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Today’s news deals with the abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and the accession of King Frederik X of Denmark. The news from Saturday and Sunday will be included in the news for Monday, January 15, 2024.

Denmark

• Danish Royal House: HM The King’s full-dress uniform
• Danish Royal House: HM The King appointed as admiral and general
• Danish Royal House: The King and Queen’s three youngest children become Knights of the Order of the Elephant
• Danish Royal House: Court for specially invited guests
• Associated Press: Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates
• Associated Press: Denmark’s queen is abdicating the throne. More royals have been doing that lately
• BBC: King Frederik: Tens of thousands turn out for succession
• BBC: Queen Margrethe: Will abdication cause a ripple effect?
• CNN: Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after abdication of Queen
• Daily Mail: Preparations for Queen Margrethe II’s abdication kick off as security make checks at Christiansborg Castle and royal stables prepare horses for the day’s festivities
• Daily Mail: Who is Denmark’s new King Frederik X? Meet ‘mischievous’ Danish royal who has succeeded Queen Margrethe II to the throne
• Daily Mail: King Frederik X asks for the support of his ‘beloved wife’ and family in emotional first speech after being crowned – and promises to be a modern monarch ‘of tomorrow’ – as he seals the moment with a VERY awkward kiss
• Daily Mail: Long live the Queen! Mary of Denmark is elegant in an all-white ensemble as she shares a kiss with her husband on the balcony of Christiansborg Castle
• Daily Mail: Revealed: Princess Mary’s ancestor was a widowed pauper who lived in a fisherman’s cottage on the Scottish coast – from actual rags to the vast riches of Denmark’s new queen
• Daily Mail: New Queen Mary of Denmark has a lot in common with Kate Middleton, from twin styling to big broods and fairytale romances (and don’t forget those awkward in-laws!)
• Daily Mail: Farvel Deres Majestæt!: Emotional Queen Margrethe listens to public singing to her on the eve of her abdication as royal fans pack out the streets of Copenhagen ahead of muted celebrations to announce Prince Frederik as Denmark’s King TODAY
• Daily Mail: In her last hours as Queen of Denmark: Beaming Margrethe II waves at excited crowds – as she rides in a carriage to her abdication and shows ‘no signs of nervousness’, body language expert says
• Daily Mail: Like mother, like son! How Queen Margrethe II commenced her reign EXACTLY 52 years ago on January 14… And today, she passed the crown to her son, King Frederik X
• Daily Mail: How the 6ft chain-smoking Queen Margrethe II became Denmark’s – and one of Europe’s – most beloved monarchs, as royal prepares to abdicate the throne today
• Daily Mail: ‘God save the King’: Margrethe’s last words as Queen before leaving State of Council – where she signed her abdication after 52 years on the throne as Frederik watched
• Daily Mail: Girls just wanna have fun!’ Denmark Royal Family pays tribute to Margrethe II in video as Denmark welcomes a new King and Queen
• Daily Mail: They all tease Princess Mary about her Aussie accent and one child has a name that means ‘earwax’! Meet the new First Family of Denmark
• Daily Mail: Prince Christian appears confident in his new role as Crown Prince of Denmark during balcony appearance – as body language expert says Queen Mary’s children are her ‘important focus’ on historic day
• Daily Mail: Princess Josephine, 13, is the Danish royal family’s ‘Prince Louis’, body language expert says – as cheeky young royal steals the show on palace balcony as her mother and father are crowned King and Queen
• Daily Mail: A brief, lonely presence at a major family occasion…A ‘spare’ who’s been openly critical of his family…Does Prince Joachim’s solo trip to see his brother made King of Denmark remind you of anyone?
• Daily Mail: How Queen of Margrethe Denmark stripped her own grandchildren of their titles – who will miss out on their aunt and uncle taking the throne because they’re busy with school
• Daily Mail: Charles and Camilla send Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Mary their ‘best wishes’ as they become King and Queen of Denmark – and pay tribute to Margrethe’s ‘many years of service
• Getty Images: Danish King Frederik X Succeeds Queen Margrethe II
• Guardian: Danes are cheering their new king Frederik X, but republicanism is stirring
• Hello: Crown Prince Frederik is proclaimed King of Denmark as Queen Margrethe abdicates – best photos
• Hello: Prince Joachim proudly looks on as an emotional King Frederik and his family appear on balcony
• Hello: Queen Margrethe’s last words as Danish monarch revealed
• Hello: How Queen Margrethe paid tribute to late husband Prince Henrik on abdication day
• Hello: Why Prince Christian of Denmark wasn’t wearing military uniform for father King Frederik’s historic accession
• Hello: Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is every inch a Queen in angelic white outfit stitched by her wedding dressmaker
• Hello: Queen Margrethe’s grandson, who was stripped of royal title, shares sweet tribute ahead of abdication
• Hello: The controversial life of Queen Margrethe’s late husband Prince Henrik: disliking royal title, shocking burial request, ‘love-hate relationship’ with the people, and more
• Hello: King Charles and Queen Camilla send personal message to King Frederik and Queen Mary on accession day
• Hola: QUEEN LETIZIA AND KING FELIPE CONGRATULATE KING FREDERIK ON HIS ACCESSION
• People: Queen Margrethe of Denmark Officially Abdicates, Making Her Son King Frederik
• People: Europe Now Has No Female Monarchs Following Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s Abdication
• People: Crown Prince Christian of Denmark Steps Out for First Time as Heir Following Queen Margrethe’s Abdication
• People: King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark Celebrate New Reign with Surprise Kiss amid Affair Rumors
• Royal House of Norway: His Majesty King Harald extends his warmest congratulations to Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark

Queen Mary and King Frederik X; Photo: Hasse Nielsen ©

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