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.

Royal Recipe: Cranachan

The Royal Chefs provided a recipe for Cranachan on Wednesday, 25 January 2023, to celebrate Robert Burns Night.

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.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 20th Birthday

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway celebrates her 20th birthday on Sunday, 21 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.

King Harald Congratulates King Frederik and Queen Mary

King Harald V of Norway sent his warmest wishes of happiness to King Frederik X and Queen Mary following their succession to the Danish throne 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.