Overview
- The king delivered his second New Year speech live from Frederik VIII Palace without a teleprompter, maintaining his mother Margrethe’s long-standing practice.
- He spoke candidly about family, noting his children coming of age and Crown Prince Christian’s military service.
- He issued a New Year greeting to conscripts with thanks for their service, reflecting Denmark’s policy that brings women into conscription from 2026.
- The palace shared behind-the-scenes preparation on Instagram, and responses highlighted praise for the address’s openness.
- At the New Year reception, Queen Mary wore a reworked Jesper Høvring satin look with a lace top and the Bandeau (Rose-Stone) diadem rather than the Rubin Parure, as the court outlined further receptions on January 5–6 for officials, diplomats and officers.