Moments ago, the Danish Royal Palace released the first official portrait of King Frederik X after Queen Margrethe II abdicated the throne to her eldest son.
The Danish Royal Palace said in a statement: "The change of throne has taken place.
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II has today, 14 January 2024, signed a declaration of her abdication in the Council of State. It happened in the presence of the future king, the future heir to the throne and the government as well as the cabinet secretary."
Tronskiftet har fundet sted.
Hendes Majestæt Dronning Margrethe 2. har i dag den 14. januar 2024 i Statsrådet underskrevet en erklæring om sin abdikation. Det skete i overværelse af den kommende konge, den kommende trønfelger og regeringen samt statsrådssekretzeren. pic.twitter.com/Dw53KZAD9N
— DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 (@DanskeKongehus) January 14, 2024