Princess Isabella’s 17th Birthday

King Frederik and Queen Mary's eldest daughter Princess Isabella turns 17 on Sunday, 21 April 2024.

That Moment When Queen Margrethe II Abdicated

With a stroke of a pen, Queen Margrethe ended her 52-year reign on Sunday, 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.

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.

King Frederik X and Queen Mary on Christianborg Palace Balcony

Following the proclamation, King Frederik and Queen Mary waved to the crowds below who braved the chilly winter weather to be part of history.

Danish Prime Minister Proclaims King Frederik X

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen proclaimed King Frederik X on the balcony at Christianborg Palace at 3.00 pm on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Danish Royal Flags

The Royal Standard will be moved from Christian IX's Palace to Frederik VIII's Palace to mark the transfer of the throne on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Succession To The Danish Throne

The Danish Monarchy has existed for over 1,000 years which can be traced back to Gorm the Old who reigned from around 958 until he died in 958, and is among the oldest in the world.

Danish Royal Family Changes In Titles

There will be changes of titles within the Danish Royal Family following Queen Margrethe's abdication on Sunday, 14 January 2024.