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.

King Frederik X’s Proclamation Speech

King Frederik X's Proclamation Speech

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'.

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.

Congratulating King Frederik X and Queen Mary

Wellwishers who want to congratulate King Frederik and Queen Mary can write their message on one of the congratulatory lists at the Yellow Palace.

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.

Queen Margrethe’s Last Public Audience

Queen Margrethe II held her last public audience at Christianborg Palace on Monday, 8 January 2024.

Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine’s 13th Birthday

Tillykke med fødselsdagen! Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark celebrate their 13th Birthday on Monday, 8 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.