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King Frederik X is the current monarch of Denmark, having ascended to the throne on January 14, 2024, at the age of 55 ².

Early Life and Family

Born Frederik André Henrik Christian on May 26, 1968, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Frederik X is the elder of two sons of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik ²⁵. His mother, Margrethe II, became the Danish monarch in 1972 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX ⁵. King Frederik X is married to Queen Mary, and they have four children: Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, and Princess Josephine ³.

Accession to the Throne

Frederik X became king after his mother, Queen Margrethe II, abdicated the throne on January 14, 2024. Margrethe II was Europe's longest-reigning monarch at 83 years old at the time of her abdication ². His ascension was marked by public appearances before large crowds ⁸.

Royal Duties and Affiliations

As monarch, Frederik X is the de jure head of the Church of Denmark, as stipulated by §4 of the Danish Constitution ¹. He has also received various honors, including the 100th Anniversary Medal of the Birth of King Frederik IX, the Military Athletic Medal of Honour, and the Nersornaat Medal for Meritorious Service, 1st Class, from Greenland ¹.