Denmark is celebrating the first anniversary of the king’s reign Frederick X and his wife Mary of Denmark. One year ago, on January 14, 2024, the sovereign succeeded his mother, the Queen Margrethe IIa few weeks after the surprise announcement of his abdication. Mary, a popular princess, finished winning the hearts of her subjects during her first year with the title of queen. A look back at seven notable moments.
On January 14, 2024, the eyes of the Danes were riveted on the balcony of the Amalienborg Palace where their new king, Frederik face also betrayed emotion, there was nothing predictable about it. The one who met her future husband by chance in a pub during the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 became queen consort of Denmark…
Frederik X and Mary become king and queen of Denmark, in Copenhagen, January 14, 2024.Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
-The day after their proclamation, the king and queen were received at Parliament where they met other members of the royal family, including the former queen Margrethe II. The rain could not have dampened their joy at meeting to celebrate the inauguration of the new regents.
Queen Mary arrives at Parliament on January 15, 2024.Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
