Frederik X is now the King of Denmark, following the formal abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II. Tens of thousands of Danes gathered in Copenhagen to witness the historic succession. From the balcony, Frederik gave his first speech to the people, saying: “It’s a task I’ve approached all my life. It’s a task I’ve taken on with pride, respect and joy.”
- Denmark‘s King Frederik X ascended the throne, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch, with large and admiring crowds gathered in the capital to witness history – 1 min 45 sec clip at Twitter
- A message from His Majesty The King to Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary on the day of their accession to the throne of the Kingdom of Denmark. Tweet
- DENMARK WELCOMES KING FREDERIK X After 52 years, Queen Margrethe II abdicates – a first in 900 years for Danish monarchy. King Frederik X takes over, with public showing strong support for the new King and Queen Mary. Denmark now has two queens, as Margrethe keeps her title in Europe’s oldest monarchy. Source: Sky News, El País – Mario Nawfal
- BREAKING: Watch Queen Margrethe II wave to the public in Copenhagen en route to sign her abdication at a state council. In doing so, Frederik will be Denmark‘s new King 3 min clip – Twitter
- A look into the lives of Denmark’s new king and queen – Reuters News
- Tens of thousands of people gathered on the streets of Copenhagen to celebrate the accession of Denmark’s new king, Frederik X, on Sunday. He stood on a balcony with his wife, Queen Mary, who is originally from Australia and is hugely popular in Denmark – New York Times
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