Monday, 8 January 2024

Schedule of Events for Denmark Abdication/ Accession on January 14th, 2024

Set up for Denmark Council of State
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset 

This post just covers the schedule of events on Sunday, January 14th. For all the details of the Abduction/Accession and event on other days, check here.

  • Live Streams - Not all of these will be available globally
    • DR1 (Danish)****(Probably the best)****
      • All Day coverage
    • Das Erste (German)
      • (2:15-3:45 PM)
    • Independant (English, Not sure there will be any commentary?)
All times are local (GMT+1).

We have only listed those confirmed to attend each event, it is possible there will be additional royals attending. 

Time Event Attending Notes
Sunday, January 14th
1:35 PM
Car ride 
from Frederik VIII's Palace (home)
to Christiansborg Palace
Crown Prince Frederik
Crown Princess Mary
Prince Christian
Princess Isabella
Prince Vincent
Princess Josephine
-
1:37 PM
Carriage Procession 
from Christian IX’s Palace (home)
to Christiansborg Palace

Escorted by the Guard Hussar Regiment
Queen Margrethe -
2:00 PM
Council of State Meeting at Christiansborg Palace

Queen Margrethe signs declaration of abdication

Frederik becomes King immediately upon Margrethe's signing
Queen Margrethe
Crown Prince Frederik
Prince Christian
-
2:15 PM Queen Margrethe departs
Car ride
from Christiansborg Palace
to Christian IX’s Palace (home)
Queen Margrethe
-
2:30 PM Reception at Christiansborg Palace King Frederik
Queen Mary
Crown Prince Christian
Prince Joachim
Jane Stephens
1
3:00 PM Balcony Appearance

Proclamation of new reign by Prime Minister

Speech by King Frederik, reveal new motto
King Frederik
Queen Mary
Crown Prince Christian
Princess Isabella
Prince Vincent
Princess Josephine
2
3:10 PM
Gun Salute from the Sixtus Battery 
in Holmen, Copenhagen

Royal Standard lowered at Christian XI's Palace 
Royal Standard raised at Frederik VIII's Palace
- -
3:30 PM
Carriage Procession 
from Christiansborg Palace
to Frederik VIII's Palace (home)

Escorted by the Guard Hussar Regiment
King Frederik
Queen Mary
3
5:00 PM
Transfer of the royal colours
From Christian IX’s Palace (Margrethe's home)
to Frederik VIII’s Palace (Frederik's home)
Queen Margrethe
King Frederik
-
3 PM -
7 PM
Public can sign Book of Congratulations at The Yellow Palace - 4
- - - -

Notes:
1b. Prince Joachim is King Frederik's brother. Jane Stephens is Queen Mary's sister. 
2b. Motto
3. The Banners will be transferred by the Life Guard Company. Queen Margrethe will give permission to transfer the banners. King Frederik will officially accept the banners upon transfer. 
4. There will also be an online book of congratulations on the Royal Website starting at 3 PM on Jan 14th and all day January 15th. 

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