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.

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 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.

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 Frederik X’s Proclamation Speech

King Frederik X's Proclamation Speech

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.

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.

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 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.