According to tradition, the head of the Danish government, Mette Frederiksen, announced the new king from the balcony of the castle. Before that, a state council was held, which was attended by the prime minister, ministers and the acting queen.
“God Save the King”
During this meeting, Margaret II signed the abdication document. He put down his pen and said: “God save the king.” Malgorzata then picked up the cane she had been using since last year's surgery and left. Prince Frederick took the monarch's place of honor at the long table, becoming King Frederick X. There was no act of coronation.
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The first to appear on the balcony was a visibly moved Frederick X. Prime Minister Frederiksen thanked the Queen for her 53-year reign. Several shouts of “Hurrah!” were heard in honor of the new king.
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The queen was Princess Mary (Mary), who came from Australia. Their eldest son, 18-year-old Christian, became the crown prince, that is, the heir to the throne. They, along with other family members, went out on the balcony and greeted people.
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According to Danish police, around 150,000 people gathered in front of Christiansborg prison in central Copenhagen. people. Crowds waved Danish flags as Margaret II made her final carriage ride out of her Amalienborg Palace residence as queen. The queen greeted her subjects all the way. After abdicating, Malgorzata left by car.
The date of the ceremony was not accidental
The date of the transfer of the throne is not accidental. On January 14, 1972, Margaret assumed power after the death of her father, King Frederick IX. Margaret II suddenly announced her decision to abdicate on the last day of 2023 during a traditional New Year's speech. He explained his decision with the passage of time and concern for his health and the effective performance of his duties. The Danish ruler underwent spine surgery in February last year. He then decided to quit smoking after 66 years of addiction.
Frederik was trained for the role of king from an early age, he is a political scientist by education and served in a special unit of the Danish Navy. In his youth he was considered a playboy and partier. He met his future wife Mary in a pub in Sydney during the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Queen Margrethe II is a favorite of the Danes. Nevertheless, polls show that the vast majority of subjects expressed their understanding of the resignation of their ruler. Formally, Margaret will retain the title of Her Majesty the Queen.
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