King Frederik X reaches the age of 56. - The royal family members wave goodbye from the building's balcony.
King Frederik X of Denmark turns 56 this Sunday, which is not only a significant day for the royal family but also for their people. At dawn, dozens of people assembled in front of Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. The royal guards in the palace square were clad in their traditional red gala uniforms.
Festive appearance on the balcony
Promptly at 12 pm, the entrance to the palace balcony was unlocked, and a joyful Frederik emerged first individually, followed by his wife, Queen Mary (52). Then, his children, Crown Prince Christian (18), Princess Isabella (17), Prince Vincent, and Princess Josephine (both 13) joined them. To the excitement of spectators, the royals waved to their fans while receiving thunderous applause and cheers.
The king clad in a dark blue suit, paired with a light blue shirt and red tie, while Queen Mary showcased her vibrant pink dress. Meanwhile, Queen Margrethe (84) donned a magenta-colored gown.
Luckily for Frederik, the weather was splendid on his birthday as the royals were greeting their fans. However, the skies darkened over Copenhagen immediately after they retreated into the palace, with rainfall and thunder reported by Danish newspaper BT.
A longstanding tradition in the Danish royal family
The custom of celebrating birthdays from the balcony in Amalienborg Palace has been a longstanding affair in Denmark's royal family. The palace disclosed the day prior to Frederik's birthday that this tradition would persist. "Amalienborg has been the scene of many memorable birthday celebrations throughout history," they shared on Instagram. The royal family posted photo montages of birthdays spanning the years 1932, 1946, 1950, 1957, 1965, 1984, and 2015. Additionally, they uploaded a portrait of the king in the early hours of his birthday.
Frederik inherited the crown from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, in January after serving her as regent for half a century. Numerous events await the new monarch in the year ahead, including his 20th wedding anniversary with Mary on May 14th.
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Source: www.stern.de
