King Frederik X. celebrates his 57th birthday: festivities at the castle!

King Frederik X. celebrates his 57th birthday: festivities at the castle!

Schloss Amalienborg, Kopenhagen, Dänemark - On May 26, 2025, King Frederik X. celebrates his 57th birthday of Denmark. On this occasion, the palace has published a portrait picture of the king in uniform. More detailed information on the time of the picture was not announced, but the celebrations are already in full swing.

At 12 p.m. the royal family will show itself on the balcony of Amalienborg Castle. Spectators are invited to take part in the festival celebration on the Schlossplatz. A special highlight will be the new tribute march that the Royal Lifeguard Musikkorps has rehearsed for this occasion. In addition, interested parties can write a digital birthday greeting on the Königshaus website.

King Frederik X. and his origin

King Frederik X., born on May 26, 1968 in Copenhagen, has been king of the Kingdom of Denmark since January 14, 2024, which also includes the Faroei and Greenland. He took over the crown from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who left after 52 years. This is the first time in almost 900 years that a Danish monarch voluntarily dismisses. Frederik is a member of the De Laborde de Monpezat family and belongs to the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg.

Frederik was baptized in the Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen and speaks Danish, French, English and German. He has a master's degree in political science from the University of Aarhus and was at Harvard University for an internship at the Danish UN representation. He began his military career in the royal body of Leibgarde and was promoted to lieutenant captain of the reserve.

family and successor

King Frederik X. is the eldest son of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik, who died in 2018. He is married to Australian Mary Donaldson since May 14, 2004. Together they have four children: Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. The oldest son Christian, 19 years old, is the future successor to the Danish throne.

The Danish royal family has successfully adapted to modern times in recent years and is very popular. Frederik and Mary are known for their down -to -earthness and are regularly involved in diplomatic and charitable events. King Frederik X. is repeatedly recognized as "Dane of the Year".