It was a historic day for Denmark on Sunday (January 14) as King Frederik X assumed the throne from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who officially signed her abdication papers.

King of Denmark Frederik X sheds happy tears during his first balcony appearance

Denmark witnessed a historic transition as King Frederik X assumed the throne following the surprise abdication of Queen Margrethe II. After more than five decades of reigning as Europe's longest-serving monarch, Queen Margrethe's decision has opened a new chapter in Danish royal history.

Denmark: King Frederik X assumes throne following Queen Margrethe II’s abdication

A rebellious teen turned "woke" family man, Denmark's future king Crown Prince Frederik is the embodiment of the country's relaxed, liberal monarchy. Passionate about the environment, he has discreetly imposed himself in the shadow of his hugely popular mother, Queen Margrethe II, championing Denmark and its drive to find solutions to the climate crisis.

Frederik, Denmark's 'woke' and popular future king to replace Queen Margrethe II who abdicated