Queen Margrethe II's Enthronement: January 15, 1972

[Royal Fan]

So when Frederik Becomes King will it be a pretty big event I Mean I Know the UK is better at that but his will be prety impressive?

[Lumutqueen]

Frederik's enthronement will be just the same as his mothers. Depending on the circumstances around him becoming King depend on how lavish the events surrounding the enthronement will be.

[Madame Royale]

Originally Posted by lumutqueen

Frederik's enthronement will be just the same as his mothers. Depending on the circumstances around him becoming King depend on how lavish the events surrounding the enthronement will be.

After the appropriate mourning period, I should think (hope) the events surrounding Frederik's enthronement shall be full of pomp and ceremony. Though I hope Margrethe reigns for many years to come.

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by Madame Royale

After the appropriate mourning period, I should think (hope) the events surrounding Frederik's enthronement shall be full of pomp and ceremony. Though I hope Margrethe reigns for many years to come.

But if Frederik becomes King because of abdication, there would be no mourning period. I agree that the events will be lavish hopefully, but the enthronement or proclamation will be the same as Margrethe's?

[Madame Royale]

As with Elizabeth II, Margrethe II has stated that abdication is not an option. The only way Frederik will become King, is when his beloved mother passes from this life to the next. So a period of mourning will of course be observed.

It's forseeable that the proclamation will be much the same as Margrethe's was. A public announcement shall be made from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace by the Prime Minister of the day. Those in attendance (the crowds etc) will more than likely then cheer with a ninefold 'Hurrah'.

I'm certan, however, that various celebratory events (both on a national and select scale) shall take place and I expect many royal and princely families to partake on one or two occasions.

[Viv]

Originally Posted by Madame Royale

It's forseeable that the proclamation will be much the same as Margrethe's was. A public announcement shall be made from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace by the Prime Minister of the day. Those in attendance (the crowds etc) will more than likely then cheer with a ninefold 'Hurrah'.
I'm certan, however, that various celebratory events (both on a national and select scale) shall take place and I expect many royal and princely families to partake on one or two occasions.

The procedure:
The new monarch is proclaimed from the balcony of the parliament building (Christiansborg). It happens on the morning after the death of the old monarch! The PM says three times, symbolically facing three compas directions*: "King (or Queen NN) is dead. Long live King NN (or Queen NN)".

Then the new monarch makes a short address and reveals his/hers motto!
The comes the ninefold hurrah!
There is also a state council meeting in connection with the proclamation.
It is very matter of fact !!

* Three directions, not four, or the PM would be facing the wall!

Viv

[Madame Royale]

Thanks Viv for filling in the details...

It is very matter of fact isn't it. Nothing lavish about it's undertaking at all (given the circumstances for which one must inherit are anything but joyous, one can understand that the mood would be incredibly sombre).

I do confess though, that I would have LOVED it if Denmark still observed a coronation...

[Viv]

Originally Posted by Madame Royale

Thanks Viv for filling in the details...

It is very matter of fact isn't it. Nothing lavish about it's undertaking at all (given the circumstances for which one must inherit are anything but joyous, one can understand that the mood would be incredibly sombre).
I do confess though, that I would have LOVED it if Denmark still observed a coronation...

Madame Royale, I vaguely remember Queen Margrethe's proclamation in 1972, and you're absolutely right, the atmosphere of the event was indeed "sombre" !

On second thought: I'm in doubt about the ninefold Hurrahs on this occasion; I don't think you shout "Hurrah" in a state of mourning!
Anyway, it's just a detail.

I'm no expert on entronements, but the Danish version has got to be the most low key of all existing monarchies! The Swedes are not making a big production out of it either, there's something about an oath, and if I remember correctly, the monarch is wearing some sort of insignia" !

Viv

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by Viv

Madame Royale, I vaguely remember Queen Margrethe's proclamation in 1972, and you're absolutely right, the atmosphere of the event was indeed "sombre" !

On second thought: I'm in doubt about the ninefold Hurrahs on this occasion; I don't think you shout "Hurrah" in a state of mourning!
Anyway, it's just a detail.

I'm no expert on entronements, but the Danish version has got to be the most low key of all existing monarchies! The Swedes are not making a big production out of it either, there's something about an oath, and if I remember correctly, the monarch is wearing some sort of insignia" !

Viv

The proclamation if King Carl XVI. Gustaf in 1973 was quiet impressive. It took place in the Hall of State of the Royal Palace in Stockholm and the King was seating on the Silver Throne on which was the hermelin placed. And next to the Throne the Crowns. But as it took place under the old Constitution (which was changed in 1974) it is impossible to know if Victoria's proclamation will be the same.

[Viv]

Originally Posted by Stefan

The proclamation if King CArl XVI. Gustaf in 1973 was quiet impressive. It took place in the Hall of STate of the Royal Palace in Stockholm and the King was seating on the Silver Throne on which was the hermelin placed. And next to the Throne the Crowns. But as it took place undeer the old Constitution (which was changed in 1974) it is impossible to know if Victoria's proclamation will be the same.

Thanks, Stefan!

and .. erm.. ..Denmark does take the price for the most low key enthronement in the world!

Viv

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by Viv

Thanks, Stefan!

and .. erm.. ..Denmark does take the price for the most low key enthronement in the world!

Viv

But the one in Belgium for King Albert was also quiet low key. There the Royal Couple drove in an open Car to the Parliament where the King took the oath, then they drove back to the Royal Palace where the Royal Family appeared on the Balcony.

[Josefine]

next year will be 40 years since she become queen, will it be celebrated in any way do you think?

[Sternchen]

I hope so Lots and lots of guests, beautiful gowns and tiaras

[Stefan]

Would be nice but i guess we will have to wait 10 years more for the Golden Jubilee. Her 30th and 20th anniversary where also not celebrated only the Silver Jubilee in 1997.

[FasterB]

I also think we have to wait another 11 years to celebrate her ascending the throne

But in just 6 years the Regent Couple can celebrate their 50th Wedding anniversary

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by FasterB

I also think we have to wait another 11 years to celebrate her ascending the throne

But in just 6 years the Regent Couple can celebrate their 50th Wedding anniversary

And in 3 years Prince Henrik turns 80.

[FasterB]

Originally Posted by Stefan

And in 3 years Prince Henrik turns 80.

That´s right - I wonder he will get for presents Wasn´t it at his 70th birthday he got the scooter?

[Sternchen]

A real scooter? Or the golfcart?

[FasterB]

Originally Posted by Sternchen

A real scooter? Or the golfcart?

A real scooter with numberplates on and everything

See here: SCOOTER-PRINSEN - Royale - BT.dk

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