Charles and Camilla ship Crown Prince Frederik their ‘finest needs’
King Charles and Queen Camilla have despatched their ‘easiest needs’ to the newly topped King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark as they’ve right now ascended the throne – whereas the British monarchs loved a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, close to Balmoral.
The message, shared by Buckingham Palace additionally paid tribute to Margrethe II -Europe’s longest-reigning monarch – whose shock abdication on New Year’s Eve shocked the nation.
‘My spouse joins me in writing to convey our easiest needs on the day of your accession to the throne of the Kingdom of Denmark,’ Charles, 75, penned within the handle to Frederik and Mary.
‘I stay up for working with you on guaranteeing that the enduring bond between our international locations, and our households, stays robust, and to working along with you on points which matter a lot for our international locations and the broader world.
‘I pay tribute to the various years of service of your mom, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, and keep in mind fondly the frequent visits between our international locations, together with our go to to Copenhagen and Elsinore in 2012.’
King Charles and Queen Camilla have despatched their ‘easiest needs’ to the newly topped King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark as they’ve right now ascended the throne – whereas the British monarchs loved a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, close to Balmoral
Charles additionally reminisced of Frederik and Mary’s attendance of his personal Coronation in May, including that he was ‘delighted’ they have been in a position to make it.
‘I a lot stay up for future alternatives to rejoice the shut connection that unites our international locations and our households,’ he concluded.
Today has seen Denmark welcome Crown Prince Frederik and his spouse Crown Princess Mary as their new King and Queen – and the joy was kicking off as early as final night time.
Margrethe, who has dominated the nation for greater than 52 years was on Saturday night seen listening to the general public sing to her in Copenhagen.
Danish royalists took to the streets of Copenhagen this weekend and waved purple and white flags to honour their beloved queen in a video posted on X, previously referred to as Twitter.
The clip captured the general public singing to Margrethe outdoors Amalienborg, Margrethe’s winter residence.
One of the home windows to the palace was left extensive open, in order that she may hear those that got here to sing to her.
And as reported by the Guardian, motels and lodging within the Danish capital are booked and busy.
Today has seen Denmark welcome Crown Prince Frederik and his spouse Crown Princess Mary as their new King and Queen – and the joy was kicking off as early as final night time
King Charles and Queen Camilla (pictured final month) have despatched their ‘easiest needs’ to the newly topped King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark as they’ve right now ascended the throne
Charles additionally reminisced of Frederik and Mary’s attendance of his personal Coronation in May, including that he was ‘delighted’ they have been in a position to make it
Rikke Holm Petersen, of vacationer organisation Wonderful Copenhagen, advised the outlet that individuals began securing their stays as quickly as Margrethe made her announcement on New Year’s Eve.
And one restaurant working alongside the procession’s route added that they’ve needed to recruit extra workers to satisfy the anticipated demand.
Meanwhile it was enterprise as normal within the UK, the place Charles and Camilla gave the impression to be in excessive spirits whereas driving to a Sunday church service close to Balmoral.
The King appeared animated as he sat behind the wheel, chatting together with his grinning spouse.
The Queen, identified for her chain-smoking and flamboyant fashion – was seen on the clip strolling round her dwelling and peering out on the crowd.
Margrethe, who previously had mentioned she would stay on the throne for all times, didn’t give a precise motive for her choice to step down.
However, she mentioned {that a} main again surgical procedure she underwent in February final 12 months had made her contemplate her future.
Meanwhile it was enterprise as normal within the UK, the place Charles and Camilla gave the impression to be in excessive spirits whereas driving to a Sunday church service close to Balmoral
The King appeared animated as he sat behind the wheel, chatting together with his grinning spouse earlier right now
The pair have been all smiles regardless of the gloomy climate as they left a Sunday service at Crathie Kirk right now
This Sunday will see Denmark welcome a brand new King and Queen as Crown Prince Frederik and his spouse Crown Princess Mary. Pictured collectively in January
The historic event, which follows Queen Margrethe ‘s shock abdication on New Year’s Eve, is bound to be an thrilling occasion for the nation
The first crowds have began coming collectively outdoors the palace for right now’s historic stripped-back occasion
Early doorways! Wellwishers have already began gathering at Christiansborg Palace Square forward of Queen Margrethe’s abdication in Copenhagen
Danish royalists took to the streets of Copenhagen this weekend and waved purple and white flags to honour their beloved Queen Margrethe
People move a picture of Queen Margrethe in Copenhagen, Denmark, forward of of her passing on the throne to her son right now
‘The surgical procedure naturally gave rise to occupied with the longer term – whether or not the time had come to go away the duty to the subsequent technology,’ she mentioned in her speech.
‘I’ve determined that now’s the precise time. On January 14, 2024, 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father, I’ll step down as Queen of Denmark.
‘I go away the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik.’
The new Danish royal couple will take the throne at a time of giant public assist and enthusiasm for the monarchy.
The most up-to-date survey, which was performed after the queen introduced she would abdicate, indicated that 82 per cent of Danes anticipate Frederik to do effectively or very effectively in his new function, whereas 86 per cent mentioned the identical about Mary.
‘The royal household means every part that’s Danish. It’s fairytales and traditions,’ mentioned Anna Karina Laursen, 59, a nod to the nation’s well-known fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen.
The Amalienborg advanced, constructed within the 1750s, is situated in central Copenhagen and consists of 4 palaces constructed round an octagonal courtyard.
It is dwelling to each the outgoing queen and the brand new reigning couple.
However, a royal skilled mentioned that the Danish Queen broke an ‘invisible pact’ between Scandinavian monarchs to by no means abdicate.
Roger Lundberg advised STV that, after Denmark’s changeover, there’s a probability King Harald of Norway, 86, and King Carl Gustaf of Sweden, 79, would possibly observe swimsuit and step down to permit their eldest youngsters to take the throne.