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.

Queen Margrethe Formally Abdicates

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

Danish Proclamation To Be Broadcast Live on Sky News Australia

Sky News Australia will broadcast King Frederik X and Queen Mary's proclamation live starting at 11.00 pm AEST on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Proclaiming Danish Monarchs Upon Their Succession

Denmark continues the tradition of proclaiming their monarchs from the balcony at Christianborg Palace upon their succession.

The Golden Wedding Anniversary Coach

The Golden Wedding Coach will play a major role as Queen Margrethe II hands over the crown to her son, King Frederik X, on Sunday, 14 January 2023.

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.

The Last Coronation In Denmark

King Christian VIII and Queen Caroline Amalie were the last monarchs to be anointed in Denmark.

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.