Denmark’s newly proclaimed King Frederik X and his Australian-born wife Queen Mary are set to embark on their first foreign state tour to Sweden and Norway in May, the palace announced on Friday. This marks a significant moment for the Danish monarchy as it follows the surprise abdication of King Frederik’s mother, Queen Margrethe II.
The royal couple will begin their visit in Stockholm, where they will meet with Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia on May 6-7. They will then journey to Oslo to be greeted by King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway. The visit to Norway will see Frederik and Mary travel aboard the Danish royal yacht, Dannebrog.
In addition to their visits to Sweden and Norway, the king and queen will also sail on Dannebrog to the Faeroe Islands and Greenland in June and July. These territories are part of the Danish realm, and the royal couple’s visit demonstrates their commitment to all parts of the kingdom.
The choice of Sweden and Norway for their first state tour holds special significance for King Frederik, as his grandmother, Queen Ingrid, was a Swedish princess, and Norway’s monarch is a second cousin to Queen Margrethe. This trip symbolizes the strong historical and familial ties between the Scandinavian countries.
The couple’s foreign state tour is an important moment in their reign, as it not only strengthens relationships with neighboring nations but also demonstrates their dedication to all parts of the Danish realm, including the Faeroe Islands and Greenland. The dates for their visits to the Faeroe Islands and Greenland have yet to be announced, but the announcement of the royal couple’s upcoming tour has already generated significant interest and anticipation.
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