Video: King Frederik’s 56th Birthday Celebrations

VIDEO: The Danish Royal Family appeared on the balcony for King Frederik's 56th birthday on Sunday, 26 May 2024.

King Frederik Celebrates First Birthday as Monarch

King Frederik turns 56 on Sunday, 26 May 2024 - the first following his accession in January.

Denmark’s Royal Run in Aarhus, Kalundborg and Copenhagen-Frederiksberg

The Danish Royal Family also participated in the Royal Run in Aarhus, Kalundborg and Copenhagen-Frederiksberg on Monday, 20 May 2024.

Princess Benedikte 80th Birthday Lunch

King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted a birthday lunch for Princess Benedikte and her family at Frederik VIII's Palace on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.

Princess Benedikte 80th Birthday Photo

Princess Benedikte celebrated her 80th birthday on Monday, 29 April 2024, with a dinner at Christian VIII's Palace at Amalienborg.

Royal Birthday Plans in Denmark

Queen Margrethe II and King Frederik will celebrate their birthdays with some changes this year.

Transfer of the Royal Flags

Queen Margrethe II Denmark Golden Jubilee

A solemn and symbolic ceremony took place where the royal flags were transferred from Queen Margrethe’s residence to King Frederik’s on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

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 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