Overview

• On May 26 at noon, King Frederik stepped onto the balcony of Frederik VIII’s Palace to greet well-wishers alongside Queen Mary in celebration of his 57th birthday.
• Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, Princess Josephine and Queen Margrethe joined the royal couple on the balcony, highlighting a multi-generational family turnout.
• Crown Prince Christian was absent from the festivities as he completed the traditional four-day REX tour and gained admission to the Guard Hussar Regiment’s Lieutenant Training Course.
• The balcony scene followed the longstanding royal tradition linked to the changing of the guard ceremony on a regent’s birthday.
• Royal observers pointed to the couple’s lingering eye contact and warm embraces as evidence that their marriage has strengthened after previous speculation over its stability.