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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: 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) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: 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) (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: People walk past a poster that shows Crown Prince Frederik prior to his proclamation as new Danish King Frederik X on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. King Frederik X is succeeding Queen Margrethe II, who is stepping down after reigning for 51 years. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: People walk past a poster that shows Crown Prince Frederik prior to his proclamation as new Danish King Frederik X on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. King Frederik X is succeeding Queen Margrethe II, who is stepping down after reigning for 51 years. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: The Royal Standard of Denmark is on display ahead of the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: The Royal Standard of Denmark is on display ahead of the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) (Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark leaves for the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark leaves for the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) (Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark leaves for the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark leaves for the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) (Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: Danish King Frederik X and wife Queen Mary of Denmark after his proclamation 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) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: Danish King Frederik X and wife Queen Mary of Denmark after his proclamation 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) (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: The honor guard at Christiansborg Palace during the proclamation of Crown Prince as new Danish King Frederik X 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) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: The honor guard at Christiansborg Palace during the proclamation of Crown Prince as new Danish King Frederik X 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) (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: A mounted procession leads a carriage carrying Danish Queen Margrethe II to Christiansborg Palace prior to the monarchial transition 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) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: A mounted procession leads a carriage carrying Danish Queen Margrethe II to Christiansborg Palace prior to the monarchial transition 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) (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: The honor guard prepares ahead of the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: The honor guard prepares ahead of the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) (Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: Members of the public arrive ahead of the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: Members of the public arrive ahead of the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) (Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: 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) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: 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) (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark leaves for the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark leaves for the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) (Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: The honor guard prepares ahead of the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: The honor guard prepares ahead of the proclamation of HM King Frederik X and HM Queen Mary of Denmark at Amalienborg Palace Square on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) (Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: (L-R) Princess Isabella of Denmark, King Frederik X of Denmark, Princess Josephine of Denmark, Queen Mary of Denmark and Prince Vincent of Denmark wave to the crowd after a declaration of the King's accession to the throne, from 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) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: (L-R) Princess Isabella of Denmark, King Frederik X of Denmark, Princess Josephine of Denmark, Queen Mary of Denmark and Prince Vincent of Denmark wave to the crowd after a declaration of the King's accession to the throne, from 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) (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: (L-R) Princess Isabella of Denmark, Prince Christian of Denmark, King Frederik X of Denmark, Queen Mary of Denmark, Princess Josephine of Denmark and Prince Vincent of Denmark wave to the crowd after a declaration of the King's accession to the throne, from 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) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: (L-R) Princess Isabella of Denmark, Prince Christian of Denmark, King Frederik X of Denmark, Queen Mary of Denmark, Princess Josephine of Denmark and Prince Vincent of Denmark wave to the crowd after a declaration of the King's accession to the throne, from 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) (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark arrive at Amalienborg after being proclaimed as King and Queen Denmark on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark arrive at Amalienborg after being proclaimed as King and Queen Denmark on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images) (Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: 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) — King Frederik X succeeds Queen Margrethe II COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: 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) (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

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