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.
Transfer of the Royal Flags
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.
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 congratulates King Frederik X in a telegram upon his accession to the throne on Sunday, 14 January 2024.
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.
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.
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.
'On behalf of all Australians, I wish Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary the very best'.
King Frederik's monogram was revealed following his accession on Sunday, 14 January 2024.
Following the proclamation, King Frederik and Queen Mary waved to the crowds below who braved the chilly winter weather to be part of history.
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