Frederick X became the new King of Denmark this Sunday. after his mother, Queen Margaret II, signed her abdication during the Council of State held at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen, where parliament is located.

Margaret II, who retained the title of queen and the role of temporary regent,He left the castle by car as soon as the abdication was formalized. So far, the new kings have given a small reception: it is known that among the guests are the Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, as well as the presidents of the autonomous territories of Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Following the Danish tradition, Frederiksen was responsible for the proclamation as king. at 15:00 local time (8:00 Central Mexico time) from the balcony of Christiansborg Federico X, who then gave a short speech.

There are no royal guests from other countries at the events. nor any coronation, but Federico is accompanied by his younger brother, Prince Joaquin; and Mary, his elder sister.

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The new kings will then tour the center of Copenhagen in a carriage. heading to their residence in the Amalienborg palace complex, accompanied by thousands of Danes who have been crowding the streets since this morning.

In Amalienborg it will take place later, at 17:00 local time. the so-called transfer of the royal standards: from the palace of Christian IX, the residence of Margaret II, to the palace of Frederick VIII, where the new kings live with their four children.

The eldest of Frederick X and Mary’s children, Christian, is 18 years old. As of today, he is the new crown prince in place of his father.

83-year-old Margarita II unexpectedly announced her abdication in his New Year’s speech, citing health problems due to complex back surgery and the need to make room for a new generation.

Like the rest of the Scandinavian monarchies, Denmark has no tradition of abdication. “The previous precedent occurred almost 900 years ago,” and the queen herself assured several times that her position was “the duty of a lifetime.”

And the monarchy, and Margaret II, and the new kings They enjoy widespread popular support, according to recent surveys, these figures exceed 70% for the institution and 80% for its most prominent members.

(EFE)