The Latest Breaking News from Frederik IX

Princess Isabella of Denmark Makes Her Tiara Debut on 18th Birthday in a Touching Family Heirloom

King Frederik and Queen Mary's daughter celebrated her milestone birthday in style.

Marie Claire · Apr 21, 2025

Why did Queen Margrethe abdicate? Denmark crowns King Frederik X

The Danish royal family has been shaken up but what does it mean for the departing monarch?

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2024

Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after Queen Margrethe II abdicates

Thousands of people spontaneously break into the Danish national anthem outside Christianborg Palace after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen proclaims the new king.

WEKU · Jan 14, 2024

What to know about the abdication of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II

Queen Margrethe II, Denmark’s monarch for more than half a century, stunned her country when she announced on New Year’s Eve that she will hand over the throne to her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Danish queen in her last public appearance before she steps down in rare abdication

Queen Margrethe rode through Denmark’s capital in a gilded, horse-drawn coach as she concluded her last New Year celebrations before her Jan. 14 abdication after 52 years on the throne

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

Queen Margrethe of Denmark Might Have Just Abdicated the Throne to Save Her Son’s Marriage

Margrethe’s bombshell announcement will leave the world without a reigning queen in just two weeks’ time—and follows a scandal involving her heir.

Marie Claire · Jan 2, 2024

Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s king-in-waiting?

His ascension to the throne comes after Queen Margrethe II announced her surprise abdication on New Year’s Eve.

Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2024

Who is Prince Frederik, the next king of Denmark?

Crown Prince Frederik has vowed to ‘guide the ship’ when times comes to ascend throne

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024

Major royal shocks the world with unexpected announcement on New Year's Eve

This senior royal ended 2023 with a shock announcement about their future

Woman & Home · Jan 1, 2024

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to step down on Jan. 14 after 50 years on the throne

The queen announced during her New Year's speech that she would abdicate on the 52nd anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.

WEKU · Dec 31, 2023