Queen Margrethe Formally Abdicates

Queen Margrethe II signed her abdication declaration during a Council of State at Christianborg Palace on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Flying Danish Flags on Accession Day

Flags will be flown on all state buildings and ships throughout Denmark to mark Queen Margrethe II's abdication and the accession of King Frederik X and Queen Mary on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Danish Proclamation To Be Broadcast Live on Sky News Australia

Sky News Australia will broadcast King Frederik X and Queen Mary's proclamation live starting at 11.00 pm AEST on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

The Golden Wedding Anniversary Coach

The Golden Wedding Coach will play a major role as Queen Margrethe II hands over the crown to her son, King Frederik X, on Sunday, 14 January 2023.

More Details: Danish Throne Transfer Programme

More details for the programme when Queen Margrethe II hands over the Danish throne to her son, King Frederik X, on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Queen Margrethe’s Last Hurrah

Queen Margrethe made her final emotional public appearance as she travelled in the Gold Coach on Thursday, 4 January 2024, to attend her final New Year's Levée.

Queen Margrethe Abdication: What Happens Next?

Queen Margrethe is the first Danish monarch to abdicate for the first time in nearly 900 years - an extraordinary and historic event. What will happen on 14 January 2024?

Queen Margrethe II New Year Speech 2023

Queen Margrethe announces her abdication during this year's traditional New Year's Speech (Danish and English versions)

New King Philippe and Queen Mathilde Photos Ahead of Accession’s 10-Year Anniversary

The Belgian Monarchy released a series of new official photographs of King Philippe and Queen Matilde on Wednesday, 12 July 2023, to celebrate 10 years on the throne.

Princess Beatrix’s 83rd Birthday

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands celebrates her 83rd birthday on Sunday, 31 January 2021.