Proclamation of King Frederik X.
14 January 2024
When Queen Margrethe announced her abdication at her New Year's Eve speech on 31st December 2023, the world gasped. No one had ever thought this would happened. The Queen always stated that she would stay on the throne till the day she died. In her speech, she argued that a previous operation made her think. Think about the future. That was when she decided to hand over the throne to her oldest son Crown Prince Frederik.
The proclamation would take place on January 14th 2024. That is today! Never had I thought in a million years, I would live to see the Crown Prince Couple become King and Queen. But I did.
In my previous entry, I posted about today's program (here). From the carriage ride to the change of royal flags to the private and the official proclamation.
It was a magical moment, when Frederik stepped out on the balcony at Christiansborg. Now as King Frederik X. of Denmark. The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced the proclamation (here).
The new King also gave a short speech (here). He honored his mother's work throughout 52 years as Queen and mother. Humble, he proclaimed his responsibility with respect, pride and joy.
It was a remarkable moment to watch the two of them on the balcony. The Queen was so proud of her husband and the King cried of the overwhelmingly amount of support he was given by the Danes.
Watch more photos here
Photographer Dennis Stenild captured a last moment with Crown Prince Frederik shortly before the proclamation took place
King Frederik X. and Queen Mary of Denmark
"A big moment - seen from behind"
Seriously, what to expect for a day like this. What did you have in mind for her outfit? I was sure we would see her in a brand new dress, but somehow I thought she'd be wearing something blue or purple. But no. Our new Queen, wore a new white bespoke crepe-dress designed by Søren Le Schmidt and tailored by Birgit Hallstein - who also made her wedding gown in 2004. Two memorable white dresses.
Mary chose to wear parts of Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure. A wonderful gesture both to Queen Ingrid but also her husband who had a very close relationship to his grandmother. She wore: the hairpins, earrings and the outstanding brooch. Such as the custom-made ruby ring by Dulong Fine Jewelry.
We also get a glimpse of her beloved necklaces from Halberstadt and Julie Sandlau.
Her elegant nude patent leather pumps are reused ones from Prada.
SHOP THE LOOK
Dress ● Designed by Søren Le Schmidt and tailored by Birgit Hallstein, here & here (NEW!)
Hairpins ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure
Earrings ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure
Necklace ● Halberstadt, here
Necklace ● Julie Sandlau, here
Brooch ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure
Ring ● Custom-made by Dulong Fine Jewelry
Shoes ● Prada, here
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bracelets
Dressed for success!
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