Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark's soon-to-be king?
11 months, 1 week ago

Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark's soon-to-be king?

The Hindu  

As a teenager, Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight and wondered whether there was any way he could avoid becoming king. The crown prince, whose full name is Frederik André Henrik Christian, was born on May 26, 1968, as the first child of Margrethe and her husband, Prince Henrik, who died in 2018. Frederik got the nickname “Pingo” because of an episode when his wetsuit was filled with water and he waddled like a penguin, he said in a 2010 interview with Danish public broadcaster DR. Lars Hovbakke Sørensen, a historian and expert on the Danish royal house, said Frederik has a more contemporary style than his mother, effortlessly engaging in casual conversation with regular people, though he is less astute than the queen in delivering formal speeches.

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Queen Margrethe of Denmark, 84, undertakes first engagement since being hospitalised following a fall
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Queen Margrethe of Denmark, 84, undertakes first engagement since being hospitalised following a fall

Daily Mail  

The royal returned to work to present the Ebbe Munck award in Copenhagen Queen Margrethe of Denmark appeared in very positive spirits on Tuesday as she undertook her first engagement since being hospitalised two months ago. Queen Margrethe of Denmark appeared in very positive spirits on Tuesday as she undertook her first engagement since being hospitalised two months ago The …

King Frederik of Denmark gives a health update on his mother Queen Margrethe, 84, after she was hospitalised following a fall
3 months ago

King Frederik of Denmark gives a health update on his mother Queen Margrethe, 84, after she was hospitalised following a fall

Daily Mail  

The queen, 86, fell at her home on the island of Zealand King Frederik of Denmark has given a health update on his mother, Queen Margrethe, after she was hospitalised following a fall. She is pictured last week in at the Karen Blixen Museum in Copenhagen The Danish Queen was succeeded by her eldest son Frederik pictured with his Australian-born …

Danish King Frederik and his Australian-born wife visit Sweden on their first official trip abroad
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Danish King Frederik and his Australian-born wife visit Sweden on their first official trip abroad

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s King Frederik X arrived in Stockholm on Monday with his Australian-born wife Queen Mary, as they begin their first official visit abroad as new Danish monarchs. In the Swedish capital, Frederik and Mary were first greeted by Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel, who boarded the Danish royal yacht Dannebrog. They then took the …

Why Queen Mary's teen son will rule Denmark instead of her while King Frederik is out of the country
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Queen Mary's teen son will rule Denmark instead of her while King Frederik is out of the country

Daily Mail  

Prince Christian of Denmark is acting as head of state while his father King Frederik X is out of the country. As the King's eldest son, Christian is 'deputy regency' and the head of state role falls to him before Frederik's wife Queen Mary. The role is the first independent task he has undertaken since Queen Margrethe's abdication Historian and …

Margrethe of Denmark's abdication was 'damage control' and a 'strategic move' to make her daughter-in-law Queen and avoid 'Mary divorcing Frederik' following 'affair' rumours, claims royal expert
11 months ago

Margrethe of Denmark's abdication was 'damage control' and a 'strategic move' to make her daughter-in-law Queen and avoid 'Mary divorcing Frederik' following 'affair' rumours, claims royal expert

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe used her New Year's Eve speech to announce her abdication There's nothing quite like a meddling mother-in-law - and it appears even a Queen isn't above trying to interfere with her son and daughter-in-law's relationship if it arguably means it will save the future of her country's monarchy. Potential tensions possibly still in Frederik and Mary's marriage were …

Who is Prince Christian? Meet Queen Mary's royal baby turned Denmark's teenage heir to the throne
11 months, 1 week ago

Who is Prince Christian? Meet Queen Mary's royal baby turned Denmark's teenage heir to the throne

ABC  

An 18-year-old boy hands his grandmother her walking stick and watches her leave with a smile — her exit puts him one step closer to becoming king. Denmark's Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent pose for a photograph after Prince Christian's confirmation ceremony at Fredensborg Castle Church, Denmark May …

Queen Margrethe's heartwarming tribute to late husband Prince Henrik revealed as she becomes first Danish monarch to abdicate in 900 years
11 months, 1 week ago

Queen Margrethe's heartwarming tribute to late husband Prince Henrik revealed as she becomes first Danish monarch to abdicate in 900 years

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe of Denmark paid heartwarming tribute to her late husband Prince Henrik as she stepped down as monarch yesterday. In February 2018, the Danish Royal Family announced that Prince Henrik - who was married to Queen Margrethe for 51 years - had passed away 'peacefully in his sleep'. Henrik passed away in 2018 The mother-of-two, 83, wore a purple …

Arise, King Frederik and Queen Mary: Couple visit parliament on their first day as new monarchs of Denmark - and are joined by Queen Margrethe and Prince Joachim in a sign the family feud has thawed
11 months, 1 week ago

Arise, King Frederik and Queen Mary: Couple visit parliament on their first day as new monarchs of Denmark - and are joined by Queen Margrethe and Prince Joachim in a sign the family feud has thawed

Daily Mail  

The new king and queen looked delighted in their first official engagement The new king and queen of Denmark arrived in parliament as they performed their first official engagement in their new roles today. Queen Mary, 51, in a blue skirt suit and dress hat tiptoed up the stairs into Christiansborg Palace - the Danish parliament - in stilettos Clutching …

Denmark's new King Frederik kisses Queen Mary as he's proclaimed monarch I WATCH
11 months, 1 week ago

Denmark's new King Frederik kisses Queen Mary as he's proclaimed monarch I WATCH

India TV News  

Copenhagen: Denmark's King Frederik X ascended the throne on Sunday, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch, with big crowds gathered in the capital to witness history. Margrethe, 83, stunned the nation on New Year's Eve when she announced she planned to become the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to voluntarily …

Frederik X proclaimed the new King of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates
11 months, 1 week ago

Frederik X proclaimed the new King of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates

The Hindu  

Denmark’s Prime Minister proclaimed Frederik X as King on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son. The abdication leaves Denmark with two Queens: Margrethe keeps her title, while King Frederik’s Australian-born wife becomes Queen Mary. Queen Margrethe …

King Frederik X asks for the support of his 'beloved wife' and family in emotional first speech after being crowned - and promises to be a modern monarch 'of tomorrow' - as he seals the moment with a
11 months, 1 week ago

King Frederik X asks for the support of his 'beloved wife' and family in emotional first speech after being crowned - and promises to be a modern monarch 'of tomorrow' - as he seals the moment with a

Daily Mail  

Video captured Margrethe listening to public sing to her outside Amalienborg An emotional King Frederik promised to be a modern monarch 'of tomorrow' as he asked his 'beloved wife' and family for support during a new reign - but a body language expert has questioned how 'spontaneous' his kiss with Queen Mary was, as he sealed the moment with a …

Charles and Camilla send Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Mary their 'best wishes' as they become King and Queen of Denmark - and pay tribute to Margrethe's 'many years of service - while British mo
11 months, 1 week ago

Charles and Camilla send Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Mary their 'best wishes' as they become King and Queen of Denmark - and pay tribute to Margrethe's 'many years of service - while British mo

Daily Mail  

King Charles and Queen Camilla have sent their 'very best wishes' to the newly crowned King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark as they have today ascended the throne - while the British monarchs enjoyed a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral. King Charles and Queen Camilla have sent their 'very best wishes' to the newly crowned …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication. Her son becomes king
11 months, 1 week ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication. Her son becomes king

Hindustan Times  

Denmark’s prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son. Wearing a magenta outfit, Margrethe signed her abdication during a meeting with the Danish Cabinet at the Christiansborg Palace, a vast …

'God save the King': Queen Margrethe II's last words before leaving State of Council - where she SIGNED her abdication after 52 years on the throne - are revealed, according to reports... as she heads
11 months, 1 week ago

'God save the King': Queen Margrethe II's last words before leaving State of Council - where she SIGNED her abdication after 52 years on the throne - are revealed, according to reports... as she heads

Daily Mail  

Video captured Margrethe listening to public sing to her outside Amalienborg Queen Margrethe II has signed her historic abdication after 52 years as monarch, Danish broadcaster DR has said - and BBC reports say that her poignant last words before leaving the Council of State were: 'God save the King'. Pictured at the Council of State meeting Denmark's former Queen …

How Queen Margrethe II became Denmark's - and Europe's - beloved monarch, as royal prepares to abdicate the throne today
11 months, 1 week ago

How Queen Margrethe II became Denmark's - and Europe's - beloved monarch, as royal prepares to abdicate the throne today

Daily Mail  

Today Denmark prepares to welcome Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Crown Princess Mary as its new King and Queen. Margrethe II was the eldest of the three daughters of King Frederik IX of Denmark, and succeeded him to the throne in 1972 People gather in the early in the morning at Christiansborg Palace Square ahead of the proclamation of …

How Queen Margrethe of Denmark stripped her own grandchildren of their titles - who will miss out on their aunt and uncle taking the throne because they're busy with school
11 months, 1 week ago

How Queen Margrethe of Denmark stripped her own grandchildren of their titles - who will miss out on their aunt and uncle taking the throne because they're busy with school

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe stripped four of her grandchildren of their royal titles in 2022 The abdication of Queen Margrethe II will be formalised in Denmark today - but some Royal Family members won't be able to miss school to attend the historic event, even if it's to see their uncle be crowned King. Queen Margrethe announced her abdication on New Year's …

Denmark’s queen is abdicating the throne. More royals have been doing that lately
11 months, 1 week ago

Denmark’s queen is abdicating the throne. More royals have been doing that lately

Associated Press  

Queen Margrethe II will become Denmark’s first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she hands over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik, on Sunday. He had once been so popular that many Spaniards would say that they were “not monarchists, but Juan Carlists.” Those who remember him in his younger years recall the key role he …

Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates
11 months, 1 week ago

Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son. Queen Margrethe II has become Denmark's first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she handed over …

Farvel Deres Majestæt!: Emotional Queen Margrethe listens to public singing to her on the eve of her abdication as royal fans pack out the streets of Copenhagen ahead of muted celebrations to announce
11 months, 1 week ago

Farvel Deres Majestæt!: Emotional Queen Margrethe listens to public singing to her on the eve of her abdication as royal fans pack out the streets of Copenhagen ahead of muted celebrations to announce

Daily Mail  

Video captured Margrethe listening to public sing to her outside Amalienborg Queen Margrethe was seen listening to the public sing to her in Copenhagen on the eve of her abdication. 1:35PM : Frederik, 55, and Mary, 51, set off in a a 1958 Rolls-Royce from Amalienborg to Christiansborg Palace, along with their son HRH Prince Christian 1:37PM : Margrethe will …

Mary and Frederik's proclamation will be a no-frills affair. It's all part of their clever plan for a Danish 'bicycle monarchy'
11 months, 1 week ago

Mary and Frederik's proclamation will be a no-frills affair. It's all part of their clever plan for a Danish 'bicycle monarchy'

ABC  

Denmark's historic royal handover will be marked with a simple ceremony and just a touch of spectacle, but it's this unfussy approach that many believe keeps the monarchy so popular. How Frederik and Mary will be crowned: Sunday 11:35pm AEDT: Crown Prince Frederik and Mary go to Christiansborg Palace Crown Prince Frederik and Mary go to Christiansborg Palace Monday midnight …

Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after queen steps down
11 months, 1 week ago

Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after queen steps down

Al Jazeera  

The succession was formalised the moment Queen Margrethe II signed the formal declaration of her abdication. Denmark’s King Frederik X has ascended the throne, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who has formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch. Margrethe, 83, stunned the nation on New Year’s Eve when she announced she planned to become the first Danish monarch in …

Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s soon-to-be king?
11 months, 1 week ago

Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s soon-to-be king?

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — As a teenager, Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight and wondered whether there was any way he could avoid becoming king. FILE - Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik walks on stage, during the opening of the United Nation's new Climate Centre, The United Nations Environment Program, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, April 26, 2022. FILE …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe broke 'invisible pact' between Scandinavian monarchs to never abdicate, royal expert says - but could her shock announcement cause a domino effect in Sweden and Norway?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe broke 'invisible pact' between Scandinavian monarchs to never abdicate, royal expert says - but could her shock announcement cause a domino effect in Sweden and Norway?

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe of Denmark shocked royal watchers around the world as she rang in the new year by announcing her abdication following 52 years on the throne. Then-Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, then-Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Prince Joachim of Denmark arrive for the Queen's 83rd birthday celebrations at Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen on April 16, 2023 After the …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe is abdicating 'to save her son Crown Prince Frederik's marriage to Princess Mary - and the Crown - amid rumours of his affair with a Mexican socialite', experts say
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe is abdicating 'to save her son Crown Prince Frederik's marriage to Princess Mary - and the Crown - amid rumours of his affair with a Mexican socialite', experts say

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe acted decisively to end her reign and promote her son Crown Prince Frederik in a 'shrewd' bid to save the Danish monarchy and avert the 'disaster' of his marriage to Crown Princess Mary crumbling amid rumours of his affair, royal experts told MailOnline today. Pictured: Her Majesty during her New Year's speech, in which she announced her abdication …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on throne
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on throne

The Hindu  

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced on Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. Queen Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to “thoughts about the future” and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. Danish Prime Minister …

Who is Denmark’s Prince Frederik? The successor set to ascend Queen Margrethe II
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Denmark’s Prince Frederik? The successor set to ascend Queen Margrethe II

Live Mint  

After an impressive 52-year reign, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, recognized as Europe's longest-serving monarch, declared her intention to abdicate on January 14. FILE - Danish Crown Prince Frederik gives his speech to Danish Queen Margrethe at the gala banquet at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Sept. 11, 2022. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced that she plans to …

Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s king-in-waiting?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s king-in-waiting?

Al Jazeera  

His ascension to the throne comes after Queen Margrethe II announced her surprise abdication on New Year’s Eve. In two weeks, Crown Prince Frederik is expected to become the king of Denmark after his mother, Queen Margrethe, made a surprise announcement that she is abdicating the throne. Queen Margrethe is the world’s only currently-reigning female monarch and passed on the …

Queen Margrethe's scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik will take the throne just months after rumours of an 'affair' with a Mexican socialite rocked the royal household
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Queen Margrethe's scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik will take the throne just months after rumours of an 'affair' with a Mexican socialite rocked the royal household

Daily Mail  

As Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces she will abdicate the throne after a 52-year reign, the country will face a new future under the rule of her scandal-hit son, Crown Prince Frederik. Photos of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Genoveva Casanova on a night out in Madrid without his wife Crown Princess Mary emerged in October. Both Mary and …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces shock abdication in New Year's Eve speech: Monarch who stripped relatives of royal titles in 2022 will stand aside for her scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces shock abdication in New Year's Eve speech: Monarch who stripped relatives of royal titles in 2022 will stand aside for her scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik

Daily Mail  

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14 next year after 52 years on the throne, she announced during her traditional New Year's Eve speech. The Danish Queen will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik pictured with his Australian-born wife Crown Princess Mary Margrethe II was the eldest of the three daughters of King Frederik IX …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on the throne
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on the throne

Al Jazeera  

The Danish queen announces January 14 abdication during New Year’s Eve address live on TV, making way for son, Crown Prince Frederik. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she said in her annual New Year’s speech. The 83-year-old queen, who …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne Jan. 14
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne Jan. 14

LA Times  

Queen Margrethe II gives a New Year’s speech and announces her abdication from Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg Castle, in Copenhagen on Sunday. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to leave the throne to make way for her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The queen announced during her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate on Jan. 14, which …

Prince Christian turns 18: Danish royal family wave to crowds from castle balcony to celebrate heir's 18th ahead of grand gala this evening
1 year, 2 months ago

Prince Christian turns 18: Danish royal family wave to crowds from castle balcony to celebrate heir's 18th ahead of grand gala this evening

Daily Mail  

Prince Christian turns 18 today and will mark the occasion with an opulent gala Prince Christian of Denmark delighted crowds who had gathered outside the Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen this morning to celebrate the heir to the throne's 18th birthday. Prince Christian of Denmark delighted crowds who had gathered outside the Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen this morning to celebrate the …

Prince Christian of Denmark 'has one more year of freedom' before he turns 18, expert claims
2 years, 2 months ago

Prince Christian of Denmark 'has one more year of freedom' before he turns 18, expert claims

Daily Mail  

Prince Christian of Denmark's life will change 'significantly' from next year when he turns 18, a Danish royal expert has said. Following Queen Margrethe's decision to strip Christian's cousins, Prince Nikolai, 23, Prince Felix, 20, Prince Henrik, 13, and Princess Athena, 10 of their royal titles, the family was embroiled in a row between Prince Joachim and the rest of …

Danish queen refuses to backtrack on stripping royal titles
2 years, 2 months ago

Danish queen refuses to backtrack on stripping royal titles

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s popular monarch, Queen Margrethe II, has apologized for upsetting members of her family with a decision to strip the royal titles from four of her grandchildren, but has refused to change her mind. Last week, the royal palace of Europe’s oldest royal monarchy announced that as of Jan. 1, the four children of Margrethe’s youngest son, …

Prince Joachim of Denmark admits his relationship with his brother is 'complicated'
2 years, 2 months ago

Prince Joachim of Denmark admits his relationship with his brother is 'complicated'

Daily Mail  

Prince Joachim of Denmark has admitted his relationship with his brother Crown Prince Frederik is 'complicated' - and that he still hasn't heard from his mother Queen Margrethe II after she stripped his children of their royal titles. Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark have admitted their relationship with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary is 'complicated' - …

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