Crown Prince Frederik and Mary of Denmark - That's why no coronation is planned
As soon as Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (83) abdicates on January 14 after 52 years, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (55) and his wife Mary of Denmark (51) will ascend the throne. However, there are no plans for a lavish coronation ceremony, as was the case with the British King Charles III (75) last year, as reported by "Royal Central".
This is because the Danes have not officially crowned a king since the introduction of the constitution in 1849. Instead, the Danish royals keep their change of throne simple and straightforward and only hold a proclamation ceremony. They are also sticking to this tradition for Frederik and Mary.
Proclamation and balcony appearance
On January 14, a meeting of the Council of State will take place at Christiansborg Palace. Margrethe will then sign a declaration of abdication in the presence of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (46). Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and her son Prince Christian (18) will also be present.
The Prime Minister and Crown Prince Frederik will then step out onto the balcony of Christiansborg Palace, where Frederiksen will proclaim the new king. Hundreds of spectators are expected to witness this historic moment. Frederik will then probably proclaim his official motto. The Danish royal court has not yet revealed any specific details about the proclamation ceremony.
New titles for the Danish royals
It has been known since January 3 what titles Frederik, Mary and Christian will then bear. "The royal couple will henceforth bear the title King and Queen of Denmark," the court announced. The Danish royal palace also announced the new title of the first-born of the future royal couple, previously known as Prince Christian: "His Royal Highness Prince Christian will become heir to the throne and will henceforth bear the title His Royal Highness Crown Prince Christian."
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- Despite the upcoming abdication of Queen Margrethe II, there were no plans for a coronation ceremony for Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, similar to the one for King Charles III of Britain.
- In Denmark, the royals have not officially crowned a king since the adoption of the constitution in 1849, opting for a simpler proclamation ceremony instead.
- During Queen Margrethe's abdication ceremony on January 14, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, and their son Prince Christian will be present, with the Prime Minister proclaiming Frederik as the new king from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace.
- Following their ascension to the throne, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will be known as 'King' and 'Queen' of Denmark, while their first-born, Prince Christian, will assume the title of 'Crown Prince Christian' and become the heir to the throne.
- While specific details about the proclamation ceremony have not been released, it is expected to be attended by hundreds of spectators, marking a significant moment in Danish royal history.
Source: www.stern.de
