Danish royals attend church service to mark King Frederik’s first visit outside the capital

Danish royals attend church service to mark King Frederik’s first visit outside the capital

AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s royal family on Sunday participated in a special “celebratory church service” at Aarhus Cathedral as the new King Frederik X, accompanied by wife Queen Mary and mother Queen Margrethe, waved to crowds gathered outside the 12th-century building that is the tallest church in the country. The royal family drove 3.5 … Read more

Denmark to proclaim a new king as Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication

Denmark to proclaim a new king as Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Thousands of people will gather in downtown Copenhagen on Sunday to witness a historic moment in one of the world’s oldest monarchies. Around 2 p.m. (1300 GMT), Queen Margrethe II will sign her abdication and about an hour later her eldest son will be proclaimed King Frederik X on the balcony … Read more

Meet Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s soon-to-be king

Meet Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s soon-to-be king

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — As a teenager, Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight and wondered whether there was any way he could avoid becoming king. Such doubts have been swept aside as the 55-year-old takes over the crown on Sunday from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who is breaking with centuries … Read more