As soon as Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (83) abdicates on January 14th after 52 years, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (55) and his wife Mary of Denmark (51) will ascend the throne. A magnificent coronation ceremony, somewhat like that of the British King Charles III. (75) last year, but this is not planned for the two, as “Royal Central” reports.
Since the introduction of the constitution in 1849, no king has been officially crowned among the Danes. Instead, the Danish royals are keeping their transition to the throne simple and simple, only holding a proclamation ceremony. They also stick to this tradition with Frederik and Mary.
A meeting of the State Council will take place at Christiansborg Palace on January 14th. Margrethe will then sign a declaration of abdication in the presence of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (46). Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and their son Prince Christian (18) will also be present.
The Prime Minister and Crown Prince Frederik will then step onto the balcony of Christiansborg Palace, where Frederiksen will proclaim the new king. Hundreds of spectators are expected to witness the historic moment. Frederik will probably then announce his official motto. The Danish royal court has not yet revealed specific details about the proclamation ceremony.
It has been known since January 3rd which titles Frederik, Mary and Christian will then have. “The royal couple will henceforth bear the title King and Queen of Denmark,” the court’s announcement said. The Danish Royal Palace also announced the new title of the firstborn of the future royal couple, previously known as Prince Christian: “His Royal Highness Prince Christian will become the heir to the throne and will henceforth bear the title His Royal Highness Crown Prince Christian.”
