Overview

• King Frederik X and Queen Mary returned to Denmark on July 21 following their twice-extended summer holiday at Château de Cayx.
• The couple will take up residence at Gråsten Palace on July 28 for the remainder of the summer season.
• During the monarchs’ absence, former Queen Margrethe II served as regent from July 9 to 15 before Crown Prince Christian assumed the role through mid-July.
• Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and their children assumed occupancy of Château de Cayx after the royal couple’s departure.
• A brief security incident at Gråsten Palace during the regency highlighted operational challenges when senior royals step away from official duties.