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full screen Queen Margrethe and crown prince – soon-to-be king – Frederik of Denmark – will carry out a historic change of throne on Sunday. Archive image. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT
The government gathers, salutes are fired and Denmark’s historic change of throne is to be announced from the balcony of Christiansborg Castle.
In addition, there is the opportunity to follow both the Queen’s and future King Frederik’s journey through the city’s streets.
This is happening in Copenhagen during the change of throne today.
The ceremony is surrounded by a strict schedule, everything can be followed on television in both Denmark and Sweden, but it is also possible to follow in place out on the streets of the “Village” for those who are curious and in the mood for a party.
At 1:35 p.m. The Crown Prince Couple leave Amalienborg Palace by car. The journey goes via, among others, Frederiksgade and Kongens Nytorv to Christiansborg Castle.
At 13:37. The Queen is getting ready to travel by carriage to Christiansborg Castle – a grand journey escorted by the Gardehusarregiment’s horse squadron. The journey takes place from Christian IX’s palace at Amalienborg via Frederiksgade, Bredgade, Kongens Nytorv, Holmens Kanal and Prins Jørgens Gård.
At 2 p.m. Denmark’s government gathers at Christiansborg Castle, when the queen is expected to sign a declaration of abdication.
Then it’s time to travel back to Amalienborg by car via Holmens Bro, Kongens Nytorv and Sankt Annæ Plads.
However, the royal couple remains at Christiansborg Castle to receive specially invited guests.
At 3 p.m. Proclamation from the balcony at Christiansborg Castle. Now Denmark’s new King Frederik X will step out onto the balcony, whereupon the Prime Minister will announce the succession to the throne in front of the assembled audience. For the first time, we get to hear the king’s speech – which he will also end with his election speech.
Shortly thereafter, a salute is fired from Battery Sixtus on Holmen. 27 shots – times three – are fired. Then it’s time to take down the royal flag at Christian IX’s palace, to raise it instead at Frederik VIII’s palace at Amalienborg.
Around 3:30 p.m., the new royal couple, King Frederik X and Queen Mary, leave Christiansborg Castle in a carriage accompanied by the Guardhusar Regiment’s Horse Squadron. The journey goes via Holmens Kanal, Kongens Nytorv, Bredgade and Sankt Annæ Plads to Amalienborg.
At 6 p.m., the festivities end when Tivoli presents its biggest fireworks display ever – a splendor that, according to the promise, will be visible all over the capital and in suburbs outside Copenhagen.