King of Denmark Frederik X sheds happy tears during his first balcony appearance
Emotional Danish King Frederik X on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark
It was a historic day for Denmarkon Sunday (January 14) as King Frederik X assumed the throne from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who officially signed her abdication papers. After taking the throne, the newly crowned King Frederick made his first appearance on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
To greet the sea of fans, King Fredrick appeared with his wife, the newly crowned Queen Mary of Denmark. The newly crowned king shared a sweet kiss with his wife.
The royal, 55, looked emotional and was seen wiping his tears as he greeted the cheering fans. Crown Prince Christian, who is now the 18-year-old heir to Denmark's throne, Princess Isabella, 16, and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 13, were also seen waving from the balcony of the castle.
In his speech, the new Kingsaid, ''I need all the support I can get. From my beloved wife, from my family, from you and from that which is greater than us. I face the future knowing that I am not alone,'' per Daily Mail.
After a 52-year reign, Queen Margrethe handed over the throne to her son after she signed a declaration during a cabinet meeting at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Soon after King Frederik X acceded to the throne, congratulatory messages startedpouring in from around the world.
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Queen Margrethe II: Interesting Facts About Ashtray Queen
King Charles and Queen Camila send their best wishes to the newly crowned King and Queen of Denmark.
In his letter to Frederik and Mary, Charles wrote: “My wife joins me in writing to convey our very best wishes on the day of your accession to the throne of the Kingdom of Denmark.''
“I pay tribute to the many years of service of your mother, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, and remember fondly the frequent visits between our countries, including our visit to Copenhagen and Elsinore in 2012.''
