on 5/1/2024, 16:40:35, in reply to "Christiansborg in January: Proclamation or Actual Ceremony?"
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Yes, you are correct that the proclamation will not be held at Amalienborg as BBC wrote. Also, very easy to mix up the Christians & Frederiks
The proclamation will be held at
Christiansborg Castle in Central Copenhagen, seat of the Danish Parliament, PM's office, Supreme Court,etc.
Frederiksborg Castle (built by Christian IV is located in Hillerød is currently a museum. Previous Message
Thank you and also for the link - which makes me realize that the BBC news item was incorrect when it refers to Amalienborg when it sheould be Frederiksborg as the upcoming site of the proclamation. At the same time, I would speculate - given the very small window of time between now and mid-January - that any events planned for that time will be largely for the necessary Danish governmental and official world to attend, along with members of Denmark's cultural/economic worlds to attend. A much longer advance time would be needed for other reigning monarchs and heads of state to plan ahead accordingly to attend. But it will be interesting to see how the new King's accession ceremony and surrounding events follow those of his mother in 1972, and what is new or different this time... Previous MessagePrevious Message
According to the one BBC News article I read on their website today (1/1), the new King will be proclaimed in January at Amalienborg palace. But my question to you or any Danish expert - is this "proclamation" an actual ceremony of some kind in the halls of the palace, with actual government and any palace officials present, or is is simply an herald of some kind proclaiming the new king as "Frederik X"?
For the time being, we only know what's written in this statement from the Prime Minister's office:
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