OAN's Elizabeth Bolbelding
9:55am – Sunday, January 14, 2024
Following the abdication of his mother Queen Margrethe II, King Frederick X of Denmark ascended the throne.
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On Sunday, King Frederick
His mother, 83-year-old Queen Margrethe II, was the only monarch many people in Denmark had ever known.
But her shocking abdication after more than 50 years in power gave her son, former Crown Prince Frederick, the chance to succeed her.
The official succession to the throne to Frederik took place during a cabinet meeting at Christiansborg Palace in the Danish capital, where Margrethe signed a declaration of abdication.
Despite the cold weather, crowds of people gathered in the streets of Copenhagen, and songs echoed throughout the crowd, foreshadowing a historic event.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen then formally announced the king's coronation from the balcony of the palace, a tradition that has been in place since the constitution of 1849.
Following the declaration, Frederick gave a short speech and was joined by his Australian-born wife, Queen Mary, and their four children, one of whom was the new heir to the throne, Crown Prince Christian.
Kasper Wai Larsen, 45, who was among the thousands who gathered in the capital, spoke to reporters about his experience at the coronation.
“I cried tears of joy because I was so happy for him, both when he gave his speech on the balcony and when Mary came out and held his hand and kissed him at the end,” he told reporters.
Furthermore, Britain's King Charles III, who was coronated last summer, also praised the new king and queen.
“I look forward to working with you to strengthen the lasting bonds between our two countries and our families, and to working with you on issues of critical importance to our country and the wider world.” “, he said in his speech. message.
Margrethe was the last reigning queen in history and the longest reigning monarch in Europe. In her amazing live New Year's Eve speech, she made the historic announcement that her 52-year tenure is coming to an end.
After recently undergoing back surgery, Margrethe announced that she was contemplating whether “now is the right time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation.” As a result, she came to her decision that “now is the time.”
Although Margrethe is no longer the monarch of Denmark, she will continue to be called Her Majesty the Queen and may serve as acting regent, the Danish royal family said. This means that she can fulfill her duties as head of state in situations where neither King Frederick nor Crown Prince Christian are able to fulfill their duties.
Mr. Frederick released the following statement: social media posts It was shared by the Danish royal family on Sunday.
“My mother, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe IIn.d., ruled Denmark for 52 years. “For half a century, she has traced the ages using our common heritage as a starting point,” Frederick said. “She will forever be remembered as an extraordinary regent. My mother, like most people, managed to become one with her own kingdom. Today, on her throne… is inherited.”
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