Emotional behind-the-scenes moments from the Danish proclamation

The Danish Royal Family have shared some touching behind-the-scenes moments from yesterday’s proclaimation.

King Frederik, 55, formally ascended the throne yesterday afternoon after Queen Margrethe, 83, stepped down following her 52 yr reign.

The former monarch signed her historic abdication papers together with her son and grandson Prince Christian, 18, current in Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.

The Queen’s final phrases earlier than leaving the Council of State have been: ‘God save the King.’

Following this, the brand new King addressed the crowds that had gathered outdoors the royal palace from the balcony.

Poignant behind-the-scenes footage posted on the Danish Royal Family’s Instagram web page exhibits the second Frederik nervously approached the balcony to make his first public look since turning into King.

The father-of-four – who was sporting his navy regalia – took a deep breath as he appeared to an aide for the go-ahead to stroll onto the balcony.

From contained in the Palace, Queen Mary – who was wearing a sublime white costume by Soeren Le Schmidt for the event – is seen clinging to her daughter Princess Josephine.

The 13-year-old appeared suitably sensible in a black coat with gold buttons and her hair styled in a half-up, half-down vogue and secured with a bow.

While Prince Christian stood behind his mom and siblings, 16-year-old Princess Isabella – who was sporting a pink coat – positioned her fingers lovingly on her youthful brother Prince Vincent’s shoulders.

The footage then jumps to Queen Mary strolling as much as the balcony to affix her husband in waving to the crowds of royal followers. 

The pair appeared overcome with emotion as they shared a loving look earlier than then being joined by their 4 kids.

From contained in the Palace, King Frederik’s youthful brother Prince Joachim – whose 4 kids have been stripped of their royal titles in January 2023 – pensively took within the scene unfolding on the balcony. 

The royal, 54, attended the ceremony with out the assist of his spouse Princess Marie and their two kids, Count Henrik, 14, and Countess Athena of Monpezat, 11. 

After Queen Margrethe stripped her grandchildren of their royal titles, Joachim and his second spouse relocated to Washington DC – the place the royal works as defence trade attaché on the Embassy of Denmark – with their kids.

Tensions first arose within the Danish royal family after the monarch determined to strip 4 of her grandchildren of their HRH titles in 2022. She subsequently apologised concerning the timing of the announcement however stood by the transfer.

Joachim had spoken out in opposition to his mom’s choice within the days that adopted – claiming that his two kids, Counts Nikolai, 24, and Felix, 21 – born from his first marriage to Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg – and Henrik and Athena, had been ‘harmed’ within the course of.

Months later, the sixth-in-line to the throne stated that ‘communication was lacking’ throughout the Royal Family within the lead-up to the shock announcement.

Joachim advised Danish tabloid B.T.: ‘There is lots to work on. Communication was what was lacking. Now we’ve got met and we’re heading in the right direction.’

Ahead of the proclamation, a palace spokesperson stated: ‘Prince Joachim shall be there, however the kids go to highschool, there is no such thing as a particular purpose.’

They then added that Queen Margrethe’s youngest son will depart Denmark the next day to return to his house within the US. 

The behind-the-scenes footage from the proclamation amassed over 260,000 ‘likes’ on Instagram – with the Royal Household captioning the clip: ‘Long reside the King!’

Queen Margrethe turned the primary Danish monarch to abdicate for 900 years when she stepped down as monarch yesterday. 

On Saturday evening, the Royal – who introduced she was stepping down on New Year’s Eve – listened to the public singing to her on the eve of her abdication. 

Danish royalists took to the streets of Copenhagen this weekend and waved pink and white flags to honour their beloved Queen Margrethe.

A video posted on X, previously generally known as Twitter, captured the general public singing to Margrethe outdoors Amalienborg, Margrethe’s winter residence final evening. 

One of the home windows to the palace was left extensive open, in order that she might hear those that got here to sing to her.

The Queen, identified for her chain-smoking and flamboyant fashion – was seen on the clip strolling round her house and peering out on the crowd.

Margrethe, who previously had stated she would stay on the throne for all times, didn’t give an actual purpose for her choice to step down.

However, she stated {that a} main again surgical procedure she underwent in February final yr had made her take into account her future.

‘The surgical procedure naturally gave rise to interested by the long run – whether or not the time had come to depart the accountability to the following technology,’ she stated in her speech.

‘I’ve determined that now could be the fitting time. On January 14, 2024, 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father, I’ll step down as Queen of Denmark.

‘I depart the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik.’