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King Frederik X Marks 57th Birthday with Balcony Appearance and Recycled Portrait

The court opted for a portrait recycled from last year instead of a freshly commissioned birthday photograph.

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Overview

  • At noon, the king and his family greeted well-wishers from the balcony of Amalienborg Palace.
  • The uniformed portrait released for the occasion matched the image shared on the royal Instagram account in 2024.
  • Amalienborg’s palace square was opened for citizens to attend performances and offer in-person greetings.
  • The Royal Lifeguard Musikkorps debuted a new tribute march composed for the birthday celebration.
  • Frederik has served as Denmark’s king since January 14, 2024, following Queen Margrethe II’s abdication.