This solemn ceremony will not take place in Denmark. At the beginning of the year, the current monarch, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, announced in her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate this month. Crown Prince Frederik (55), the 83-year-old’s son, will then take her place as head of state. But there will be no ceremonial coronation like there is for the British for the heir to the throne and his wife Princess Mary (51)!
Just as fans saw last year in the British royal family at the coronation service of King Charles (75), it won’t happen in Denmark in a few days. According to People, the Danish royals are following a tradition that has existed since 1900. The incumbent Prime Minister has always appointed every new monarch on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace – the proclamation of Frederik and Mary will also expire in a few days.
In 2023, the 55-year-old made surprising headlines. He was rumored to be having an affair with an actress. Shortly after the rumors were made public, his wife briefly traveled to Australia, back to her homeland. The palace has not yet commented on this.
