Denmark’s King Frederik X and Queen Mary embarked on their first official visit abroad as new Danish monarchs, starting in Stockholm where they were welcomed by Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. The visit included meetings with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kirstersson and the speaker of the Swedish Parliament, as well as a visit to a military facility. The close relationship between the two royal houses is highlighted by the fact that Frederik’s grandmother was a Swedish princess. This visit is part of a tradition where Danish monarchs make their first official visits to other Scandinavian countries, following Frederik’s recent ascension to the throne after his mother’s abdication.
After their visit to Stockholm, King Frederik and Queen Mary will continue their official tour by visiting Oslo where they will be welcomed by King Harald V and Queen Sonja. The abdication of Queen Margrethe II marked a significant event in Danish history as it was the first voluntary relinquishment of the throne by a Danish monarch in nearly 900 years. This event also marked the first royal succession in Denmark in over half a century. The Danish monarchy, tracing its origins back to 10th century Viking king Gorm the Old, is the oldest in Europe and one of the oldest in the world, further underlining the historical significance of these recent developments in the Danish royal family.
During their visit to Stockholm, King Frederik and Queen Mary were greeted by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel before being welcomed by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. The visit was marked by a cannon salute and music by Sweden’s Royal Guards, with Danish government members accompanying the royal couple. The visit included official meetings and visits to various locations in the Swedish capital, showcasing the strong ties between the Danish and Swedish royal families.
The visit to Sweden is part of a series of official duties that King Frederik and Queen Mary will undertake as they settle into their roles as the new Danish monarchs. The visit also serves to strengthen diplomatic ties between Denmark and Sweden, as well as other Scandinavian countries, following the recent changes in the Danish royal family. This official tour is an important step in establishing King Frederik and Queen Mary as respected figures on the international stage and in showcasing the continued relevance of the Danish monarchy in modern Europe.
In addition to their visit to Sweden, King Frederik and Queen Mary’s itinerary includes a visit to Oslo where they will meet with Norwegian King Harald V and Queen Sonja. As part of their official duties, the royal couple will engage in meetings with Norwegian government officials and visit various locations in the Norwegian capital. This visit is another step in establishing the new Danish monarchs as key figures in the international community and in further solidifying the relationships between the Scandinavian countries.
Overall, the inaugural official foreign visit of Denmark’s King Frederik X and Queen Mary to Stockholm marks an important milestone in their reign and highlights the close ties between the Danish and Swedish royal families. This visit, as well as their upcoming visit to Oslo, showcases the continued relevance of the Danish monarchy in a modern European context. King Frederik’s recent ascension to the throne following his mother’s abdication marks a significant moment in Danish history, while also ushering in a new era for the Danish royal family.
