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.

Queen Margrethe Formally Abdicates

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

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.

The Danish Throne Transfer Schedule

The details when Queen Margrethe II steps down from the throne followed by King Frederik's accession on Sunday, 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)

Queen Margrethe II New Year Speech 2022

Queen Margrethe’s traditional New Year's Speech on 31 December 2022. (Danish and English versions) 🇩🇰👑🎉 #Denmark #Danmark #QueenMargretheII #HappyNewYear #HappyNewYear2022  #RoyalFamily #NewYearsEveSpeech #nytårstale2022 #nytårstale #Godtnyttår #DronningMargretheII #DronningMargretheavDanmark

Queen Margrethe Ends COVID Isolation

Queen Margrethe can end her isolation, following medical advice, on Sunday, 13 February 2022, after having a mild case of COVID-19.

Queen Margrethe Tests Positive For COVID-19

Official Portrait Queen Margrethe II Denmark Golden Jubilee

Queen Margrethe II has tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday evening, 8 February 2022.