Programme for the succession of the throne
On 14 January 2024, Her Majesty The Queen steps down as Queen of Denmark and entrusts the throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince. The following official events mark the succession of the throne.
Photo: Kongehuset ©
Sunday 14 January
13:35 The Crown Prince Couple leave from Amalienborg
The Crown Prince Couple and HRH Prince Christian ride in a motor car from Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg to Christiansborg Palace.
Route: Frederiksgade, Bredgade, Kongens Nytorv, Holmens Canal, Prince Jørgen’s Courtyard (link to map of the route)
13:37 HM The Queen rides in a carriage from Amalienborg
HM The Queen rides in a carriage from Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg to Christiansborg Palace, escorted by the Guard Hussar Regiment.
Route: Frederiksgade, Bredgade, Kongens Nytorv, Holmens Canal, Prince Jørgen’s Courtyard (link to map of the route)
14:00 Council of State at Christiansborg Palace
HM The Queen, HRH The Crown Prince and HRH Prince Christian participate together with the Government and the Council of State secretary in the Council of State.
The succession of the throne takes place during the Council of State meeting at the moment when HM The Queen has signed a declaration of her abdication.
14:15 HM Queen Margrethe’s departure from Christiansborg Palace
HM Queen Margrethe rides in a motor car to Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg.
Route: Prince Jørgen’s Courtyard, Holmens Bridge, Holmens Canal, Kongens Nytorv, Bredgade, St. Annæ Square, Amaliegade, Amalienborg (link to map of the route)
14:30 TM The King and Queen hold a levee for specially invited persons
15:00 Proclamation from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace
His Majesty King Frederik X steps out on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace, after which the Prime Minister proclaims His Majesty’s accession to the throne.
The King speaks and concludes with the motto.
15:10 Honorary cannon salute from the Sixtus Battery
After the proclamation, 3 x 27 shots are fired from the Sixtus Battery on Holmen, Copenhagen, in salute.
15:10 The royal standard is lowered and reraised at Amalienborg
After the proclamation, the royal standard is lowered at Christian IX’s Palace and reraised at Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg.
15:30 The King and Queen ride in a carriage from Christiansborg Palace
After the proclamation, The King and Queen ride in a carriage, escorted by the Guard Hussar Regiment’s mounted squadron, from Christiansborg Palace to Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg.
Route: Prince Jørgen’s Courtyard, Holmens Bridge, Holmens Canal, Kongens Nytorv, Bredgade, St. Annæ Square, Amaliegade, Amalienborg (link to map of the route)
17:00 Transfer of the royal colours
Transfer of the royal colours from Christian IX’s Palace to Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg.
Monday, 15 January
10:00 Reception in the Danish Parliament
The Royal Family participates in the Danish Parliament’s celebration of the succession of the throne. During a meeting in the Chamber, the Speaker of the Parliament and the Prime Minister will deliver a speech, and in that connection, the Prime Minister offers a verbal announcement from The King to the Danish Parliament. Afterwards, The Royal Family takes part in a reception in the former Upper Chamber.
Sunday, 21 January
14:00 Celebratory church service at Aarhus Cathedral
The Royal Family participates in a celebratory church service at Aarhus Cathedral. In connection with the succession of the throne, a celebratory service is held at Aarhus Cathedral with representatives of official Denmark and representatives from the City of Aarhus. The service is led by Royal Chaplain-in-Ordinary and Bishop of the Diocese of Aarhus Henrik Wigh-Poulsen.
