King Frederik and Queen Mary have opened up about how they felt to ascend to the throne of Denmark on January 14th, 2024 in a candid new interview.
Speaking with Danish broadcaster TV 2, the couple were open about the many emotions they felt throughout the historic day.
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Describing the occasion as equal parts “overwhelming” and “moving,” the King said he felt “extremely well received” as thousands of Danes flooded the streets of Copenhagen to celebrate his ascension.
“It was one of the most amazing things to experience in my life,” he added.
His doting wife and Queen also spoke of the immense pride she felt for her husband, who had waited 55 years to ascend to the throne.
“It was a beautiful moment. I was both very happy and very proud.”
Though they were not crowned in a coronation service as the British royals would, the new monarchs did have a proclamation of the new reign by the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen instead.
Scroll to the end for all the photos from the day…
Queen Margrethe II leaves for the proclamation of King Frederik and Queen Mary.
Princess Josephine and Princess Isabella are in the car following the proclamation. Crown Prince Christian and Prince Vincent are sat behind them.
King Frederik and Queen Mary arrived at Amalienborg Castle after being proclaimed as King and Queen of Denmark.
King Frederik and Queen Mary enter the balcony on Amalienborg Castle after their proclamation.
Prince Vincent, King Frederik, Princess Josephine, Crown Prince Christian, Queen Mary, and Princess Isabella stand on the balcony on Amalienborg Castle after the proclamation.
The new King and Queen of Denmark hold hands on the balcony on Amalienborg Castle following their proclamation.
King Frederik and Queen Mary on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace after a declaration of the King’s accession to the throne.
King Frederik and Queen Mary kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace following their proclamation.
The Danish royal family at the proclamation.
King Frederik and Queen Mary leave by carriage from Christiansborg Palace.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen proclaims King Frederik on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace.
King Frederik delivers his speech during his proclamation as King.
The honour guard arrive at Christiansborg Palace during the proclamation.
