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 Charles III’s Message to King Frederik X and Queen Mary

King Charles III sent a message to King Frederik X and Queen Mary following the proclamation on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Queen Margrethe’s Future Role

Queen Margrethe will still have a role following her abdication on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

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.