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The Crown Prince is formally proclaimed new Danish King Frederik X by the Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. King Frederik X is succeeding Queen Margrethe II, who will be stepping down after reigning for 51 years. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) .

Denmark’s new Iron Lady wants more missiles and fewer migrants. Will Europe follow her lead?

A former darling of the left, Mette Frederiksen now wants the EU to embrace her tough policies on defence and immigration.

  • David Crowe

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Danish princess reveals 18th birthday portrait. One detail sets it apart

The daughter of Australian-born Queen Mary and King Frederik X has caused a stir online after posing for a strikingly modern photograph that breaks with royal protocol.

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Queen Mary, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and  Sarah, Duchess of York all have podcasts.

From Meghan Markle to Queen Mary: The rise of the royal podcaster

Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark is adding another string to her regal bow – podcast host.

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Denmark’s King Frederik X and Queen Mary and members of the royal family arrive at Folketing, the Danish Parliament.

‘He should know better’: How do you cover, if at all, a Danish royal scandal?

Denmark has traditionally respected the privacy of its royal family. But now with King Frederik and Queen Mary on the throne things could be about to change.

  • Rob Harris
Denmark’s Queen Mary was moved to tears at Folketingssalen, the Danish Parliament, in Copenhagen.

Mary moved to tears on first day as Denmark’s new queen

The Australian-born royal was seen mouthing the words and wiping her eyes as the world-renowned Danish National Girls’ Choir performed one of her favourite songs.

  • Rob Harris
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Danish King Frederik X and Queen Mary kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace.

Mary and Frederik respond to scandalous rumours with a fairytale moment

Europe correspondent Rob Harris was among the 100,000 people on the streets of Copenhagen watching on in below-freezing temperatures as Mary Donaldson from Hobart became Denmark’s new queen.

  • Rob Harris
Denmark’s King Frederik X and Queen Mary wave from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace.

Australian-born Mary becomes Queen after King Frederik X takes the Danish throne

King Frederik X has acceded to the Danish throne after his mother, Queen Margrethe, formally signed her abdication.

  • Rob Harris
Queen Mary on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in a drfess by Soeren Le Schmidt; Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in ‘Star Wars’ in a dress by Oscar-winner John Mollo; Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following her coronation in May, wearing a Burce Oldfield tunic. Getty, Supplied, Alamy

The fashion force of Queen Mary at the coronation

In a white dress and ruby jewellery, Mary flew the Danish flag with stellar results.

  • Damien Woolnough
The new king and queen of Denmark.
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In pictures: How Denmark cheered as Mary became queen

Tens of thousands of people have turned out in Copenhagen to welcome Denmark’s new king and queen.

  • Lynette Eyb

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