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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Danish Royal Family on Frederik VIII’s Palace Balcony
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.
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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.
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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.
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King Frederik X Monogram
King Frederik's monogram was revealed following his accession on Sunday, 14 January 2024.
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Congratulating King Frederik X and Queen Mary
Wellwishers who want to congratulate King Frederik and Queen Mary can write their message on one of the congratulatory lists at the Yellow Palace.
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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.
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