Yesterday, Crown Prince Frederik ascended the throne as King of Denmark, and while all the talk was adults, what caught the attention of some was the royal children who were snapped having fun on the balcony. Ta. Amalienborg Palace after its first appearance at Christiansborg Castle.
Former Queen Margrethe, 83, caused shock when she announced in a statement on social media on New Year’s Eve that she would abdicate at the beginning of the new year and hand over the throne to her son Frederik and his wife Maria.
It read, “We have decided that now is the right time.” On January 14, 2024, 52 years after her beloved father, I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I entrust the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederick. Tonight, first and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude. Thank you for the overwhelming warmth and support I have received over the years. ”
Yesterday, a ceremony was held where Margrethe passed on the crown to her eldest son Frederick and his Australian-born wife Mary.
During the peaceful ceremony, family snapshots were shared on the balcony, including the couple’s four children, Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 16, and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 13. It was in the picture.
All the children waved to the assembled crowd, but 13-year-old Princess Josephine seemed the most sociable and confident.
Body language expert Adrian Carter told FEMAIL that female twins are the most sociable of young people.
In fact, he has been compared to the Danish royal family’s “Prince Louis” and managed to attract attention on the palace balcony with her fun antics.
One of the images shows Mary holding Christian’s arm tightly.
Body language expert Adrianne says this shows how important her children are to her on her big day.
She explains: “When the kids join, they all live together.
“Mary embraces her children and shows that that is her key focus.”
However, Josephine seemed a little more independent.
As Adrian Carter said, the 13-year-old boy attracted attention and, after his first appearance at Christiansborg Palace, when his family reappeared in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Amalienborg Palace, he became “the best.” I stood on the front lines.”
She added that her brother was also at the forefront of attention.
Adrienne added of Josephine’s twin brother Prince Vincent: “He is kind to her and reminds her to control her behavior.”
The excited couple excitedly waved to the crowd, while older brother Prince Christian, 18, and younger sister Isabella, 16, waved more modestly.
The newly crowned King and Queen of Denmark, Frederick and Mary, also shared a tender kiss.
Yesterday was a big moment for Crown Prince Christian, who became first in line to the Danish throne on Sunday afternoon.
The 18-year-old, wearing a navy suit and white dress shirt, proudly waved to hundreds of royal watchers gathered below the balcony.
His younger brother Vincent similarly rocked a matching navy suit.
However, he chose a pink and blue striped tie rather than the block colors his brother wore.
Princess Isabella, 16, opted for a bold red ensemble with her hair slicked back in a slick bun.
She waved enthusiastically to the crowd and sang along to a performance of the Danish national anthem.
Her younger sister, Josephine (13), chose a navy dress coat ensemble with gold buttons for an elegant look.
Despite the difficult situation, Crown Prince Christian appeared confident.
This is probably due to the physical support his mother, pictured, gave him on the balcony.
Overall, new King Frederic appeared to be the most nervous on the big day, according to body language experts.
She told FEMAIL that the new king is “really happy and very emotional while on the balcony, but not as relaxed as Margrethe.”
Adrianne continued: “The outgoing Queen looked relaxed and really happy.
“Her body language was relaxed and calm. Frederic was very fidgety and restless.
“We see him pointing at the chair as Margrethe stands up and allows him to sit on it. He is used to putting her first as queen, but that he is now on the throne. It will take some time to get used to it.”
“We see him showing nervousness but also a genuine smile.”
Following Margrethe’s abdication, Crown Prince Christian is considered one of Europe’s most eligible bachelors.
Crown Prince Christian became next in line to the Danish throne after his father, King Frederick X, was replaced by Queen Magrethe II following the shocking abdication of his royal grandmother.
And just a few months after his 18th birthday, he was already linked romantically with European royalty, including 19-year-old Princess Maria Chiara di Borbone-Due of Sicily.
Recently, a photo of the two together was published in the high society magazine Tatler, sparking speculation that a royal wedding is coming soon.
Three weeks later, the princess, who has ancestral roots in Naples in southern Italy, took to social media to quash rumors of her marriage.
She admitted, “Prince Christian and I share a close friendship.”