An era has ended for Denmark and now a new one begins. After Queen Margaret II (83) unexpectedly announced that she would abdicate the throne in her New Year’s Eve speech, her son said, Crown Prince Frederick (55) will be the new ruler Scandinavian country. His wife is with him Mary Donaldson (51), also to be crowned queen. Their first child, Christian, who comes of age in October, will be the country’s new heir.
The latest resignation of the Danish monarch comes from King Edward II, who stepped back after the rebellion against him. It dates back to Christian 1523.
Now, with the signing of the abdication of Margaret, who will retain the title of queen and treatment as Her Majesty, and the accession to the throne of Frederick, the controversy surrounding Madrid, following Frederick’s secret visit to Madrid, has led to controversy surrounding ‘Socialite’ Genoveva Casanova and previously scandals and skirt problemsThis would provoke his wife’s anger.
These were last year’s III. These are the details of the transition to the Danish throne, a ceremony far less ostentatious than Charles’s accession. There are no major events planned and representatives of other European royal families are not attending..
History
As announced on New Year’s Eve, the succession date will be as follows: January 14. This Sunday is an important date for the queen because this day marks the 52nd anniversary of her accession to the Danish throne and the 52nd anniversary of the death of her father, Frederick IX. The Danish royal family announced that the succession process will take two more days: January 15 and 21.
Calendar
Everything will start at this time 13:35., when Crown Prince Frederick, his wife Mary, and their son Christian (the new Crown Prince) left their home, Amalienborg Palace, for Christiansborg Castle. At the same time, barely two minutes later, Queen Elizabeth II. Margaret will leave Christian IX’s palace at Amalienborg in a carriage, also towards Christiansborg Castle. During his trip, he will be accompanied by the cavalry unit of the Hussar Guard Regiment.
Signature of the Council of State and Margarita
At 14.00, II. Margaret, Prince Frederick and Prince Christian will attend the Council of State along with members of the Government and the Secretary of State. During this meeting, the succession will take place: the Queen will sign an agreement. declaration of abdication. At 14.15, the honorary queen will return to her palace.
Proclamation and royal salute
being planned At 2:30 p.m., Frederick and Mary were crowned king and queen. After a short half-hour reception with “special guests”, the long-awaited photo will arrive from the balcony of the palace: Frederick X, accompanied by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, will announce his accession to the throne. The new king will make his first speech as the new ruler.
Salutes, banners and return to the palace
After the parliament, at 15.10, 3 and 27 shots will be fired as a salute, the royal standard will be lowered in Christian IX’s palace and to be hoisted over Frederick VIII as a symbol of the change of sovereignty.
A short walk in Copenhagen
One of the most unforgettable moments of the day will happen from 15.30 when Federico and Mary will take a short tour of Copenhagen. Golden Wedding Car, towards the palace of Frederick VIII. The cavalry unit of the guard regiment will accompany them.
Golden Wedding Car
The carriage in which the current Queen Margaret will abdicate first and then the new kings of Denmark will be declared is known as the Golden Wedding Carriage. Made of black lacquered mahogany late 19th century and their coats of arms include chairs of silk and velvet, embroidered with gold. This was a gift given by the city’s craftsmen to Christian IX and Queen Louise on the occasion of their eponymous golden wedding anniversary on 26 May 1892. It was also the first car in the country to be fitted with electric lights both inside and outside.
January 15 and 21
MONDAY 15, 10am: The royal family celebrates the accession to the throne in Parliament with an event that will include a speech by Frederick X before a meeting. new reception in the old Upper Palace.
SUNDAY, 21st: Frederick X and his family will celebrate his accession to the throne with a grand ceremony. religious service It will take place in Aarhus Cathedral.