Sunday 14 January 2024

Messages from Foreign Monarchs on King Frederik's Accession

It is diplomatic protocol for Head of States to send a message of congratulations to the new Head of State of countries they have close relations with. This is not always done with a public statement, statements are often sent directly to the new head of state. So, we might not seen statements from each Monarchy. 

Europe

Belgium 

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicated today in favour of her son, bringing to an end the longest reign in Danish history. For 52 years, as Sovereign, she put the interests of the Danish nation and people first. Her way of exercising the royal function and her dedication will remain an example to us all. 

The King and Queen have warm memories of each of their encounters with the Queen. They wish King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark all the best in their new roles. May this new era for the Danish nation be filled with happiness and prosperity.

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Liechtenstein 

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Luxembourg

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Monaco

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Netherlands

After 52 years, Denmark is getting a new head of state today. With warmth and affection we honor Queen Margrethe for her unconditional and remarkable commitment to Denmark. We look forward to meeting King Frederik X and Queen Mary in their new role and continue to cherish the close friendship between the Netherlands and Denmark. ” 
– King William Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix

Norway

Your Majesties, Dear Frederik and Mary

My family and I wish to convey our warmest congratulations to you as Denmark’s new King and Queen.

You are succeeding a monarch who has fulfilled her function with exceptional commitment. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe has followed her country and her people through times of joy and sorrow with warmth, wisdom and dedication. For more than 50 years she has devoted herself to Denmark – with infectious humour accompanied by deep insight and knowledge. And with the staunch support of her immediate family. The close friendship between our two families means a great deal to all of us.

Now it is your turn to carry the legacy forward, and follow Denmark into a new age. I am confident that you will flourish in your new role. My family and I hope and pray that you will be given the strength and support that you need to carry out your calling.

- King Harald V

Spain 

“Our congratulations on the beginning of your Reign, with the greatest personal affection and best wishes for the people of Denmark”

- King Felipe 

Excerpt from Letter (Not the full text. )

Sweden 

Your Majesty,

Dear Frederik!

When you ascend the Danish throne today, I send you and the Swedish people's congratulations to you and the people of Denmark.

To You and Queen Mary, I want to express my and my family's deepest wishes for success.

This day reminds us of the historic community, closeness and cordiality that connects our two countries and families.

It is my hope that the already very close Danish-Swedish relations deepen even more in the years ahead.

- King Carl XVI Gustaf

UK

Your Majesties,

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 look forward to working with you on ensuring that the enduring bond between our countries, and our families, remains strong, and to working together with you on issues which matter so much for our countries and the wider world.

I pay tribute to the many years of service of your mother, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe Il, and remember fondly the frequent visits between our countries, including our visit to Copenhagen and Elsinore in 2012.

I was delighted that Your Majesties were able to attend our Coronation last year and I much look forward to future opportunities to celebrate the close connection that unites our countries and our families. 

- King Charles III

Middle East

Bahrain
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of congratulations to His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark following his Accession to the Throne.
 
HM King Hamad wished HM King Frederik X every success in continuing Denmark’s progress march, following in the footsteps of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, to achieve the aspirations of the Danish people.
 
HM the King expressed pride in the deep-rooted relations between the two kingdoms, affirming Bahrain’s keenness to develop its ties with Denmark in all fields and at all levels.
 
Jordan
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Kuwait
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a congratulatory cable on Monday to King of Denmark, Fredrick X, on occasion of ascending the throne 
In the cable, His Highness the Amir hailed the relationship between Kuwait and Denmark as strong and bound by history, expressing his desire to further enhance this relationship in the future and wishing the new King and his people health and
prosperity. 
Oman
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to King Frederik X of Denmark on the occasion of his accession to the throne.

In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments along with his best wishes of good health and happiness to King Frederik X.

His Majesty also wished him success in leading the people of Denmark towards further progress and prosperity. His Majesty wished the bilateral relations further development and growth. 
Qatar
HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Frederik X, on the occasion of his ascension to the throne of the Kingdom of Denmark, wishing His Majesty success and the Danish people further development and prosperity.

Saudi Arabia
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman sent a cable of congratulations to King Frederik X of Denmark on the occasion of his accession to the throne.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques extended his wishes for success to the Danish king, hoping for continued progress and prosperity for the Kingdom of Denmark.

United Arab Emirates
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Africa

Cambodia

Majesty,

On the occasion of Your Majesty's Accession to the Throne, it is particularly pleasant for me to address my warmest congratulations to Your Majesty.

The attachment of Danish citizens to the Throne of Denmark and Your Majesty's own popularity will ensure Your Reign a great success.

I seize this happy event to express to Your Majesty and the Danish Government my deep gratitude for the important contribution that the Kingdom of Denmark has made to the process of peace, democratization and economic and social development of the Kingdom of Cambodia, including within the framework of the European Community. I can assure Your Majesty of my full availability to work for the consolidation of the bonds of friendship and cooperation that have long united our two Kingdoms.

By sending all my wishes of happiness to Your Majesty and Your Royal Family and those of great prosperity to the entire Danish nation, deign to accept, Majesty, the expression of my highest consideration. 

- King Norodom Sihamoni 

Eswatini
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Lesotho
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Morocco
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Asia/Oceanic

Bhutan
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Malaysia
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Brunei
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Japan

On the 14th, His Majesty the Emperor sent a telegram conveying congratulations from Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress on the enthronement of King Frederick of Denmark, and a telegram expressing his gratitude to Queen Margrethe, who abdicated the throne. 

Thailand

Your Majesty,

On the auspicious occasion of Your Majesty's accession to the throne as King Frederik X of Denmark, I have the great pleasure to extend, on behalf of the people of Thailand, our sincerest congratulations and best wishes for your good health and every success in Your Majesty's responsibilities and duties of State, together with our best wishes for the enduring peace and prosperity of the Kingdom of Denmark and her people. 
The close ties of friendship between Denmark and Thailand have truly stood high and proud since our very first contact some four centuries ago. 
As a new dawn breaks with the beginning of Your Majesty's gracious reign and being driven by our shared commitment, I am confident that we will spare no effort to build on such an impressive and accomplished past in strengthening the ties between our two countries and peoples - and, of course, between our Royal Families. Further great promise also lies ahead as we step up our extensive cooperation for our greater mutual benefits and prosperous future.
May we join the people of Denmark on this joyous occasion in wishing Your Majesty a long, glorious reign.

- King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand 

 

Tonga
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