Royal Standard Raised at Frederik VIII’s Palace

At Queen Margrethe's residence, Christian IX's Palace, shortly after her abdication, the Royal Standard was taken down and the Flag of the Royal House was raised in its place, on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

King Charles III’s Message to King Frederik X and Queen Mary

King Charles III sent a message to King Frederik X and Queen Mary following the proclamation on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

King Carl XVI Gustaf Telegram to King Frederik X

King Carl XVI Gustaf congratulates King Frederik X in a telegram upon his accession to the throne on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

King Carl XVI Gustaf Telegram to Queen Margrethe II

King Carl XVI Gustaf at his desk in 2020.

King Carl XVI Gustaf sent a telegram to Queen Margrethe II ahead of her abdication on Sunday morning, 14 January 2024

Danish Royal Family on Frederik VIII’s Palace Balcony

Thousands gathered at Amalienborg to see King Frederik, Queen Mary and their four children appear on the balcony of their residence, Frederik VIII's Palace, on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Official Portraits of the Danish Royal Family

Photographer Dennis Stenild took the first official portraits of King Frederik X, Queen Mary and their family in the Throne Room shortly after the proclamation on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

King Frederik X’s Proclamation Speech

King Frederik X's Proclamation Speech

King Harald Congratulates King Frederik and Queen Mary

King Harald V of Norway sent his warmest wishes of happiness to King Frederik X and Queen Mary following their succession to the Danish throne on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Official Photos From The Throne Room

See the official photos of King Frederik X's proclamation from the Throne Room at Christianborg Palace and the Hall of Knights at Frederik VIII's Palace.

Australia’s Gift to Denmark’s New King and Queen

'On behalf of all Australians, I wish Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary the very best'.