Keld Nabuntoft, Kongefuset ©
Danish history was made in the fall of 2023 when Prince Christian took a solemn oath to respect the Danish Constitution. The prince became an adult on October 15, 2023, and a series of celebrations and constitutional events marked the moment when Denmark’s future king came of age. And he can rule according to his own will if necessary.
Prince Christian attended the Council of State for the first time at the age of 18, where he declared his loyalty to the Constitution in front of Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik, and the Danish government. This was necessary for him to become head of state.
Christians not only took a solemn oath, but also made history.
It was the first time in more than 100 years that three generations attended such an event. This marks the first time in the first century that the heir to the throne and his successor are both adults and can ascend to the throne if necessary, or become head of state in various circumstances. be.
Denmark’s last three generations of royals came of age in 1902. At this time Christian IX was on the throne and his successor was Crown Prince Frederick (later Frederick VIII). Frederick’s son was Prince Christian, who later reigned as King Christian X (who led Denmark through World War II).
However, King Christian IX was not present at the 1902 conference, meaning that only two generations were present at the Council of State when the future King Christian X took the oath.
Therefore, at the State Council on November 13, 2023, perhaps for the first time in history, all three generations (the monarch, his children and grandchildren) were present when the second in line to the throne took a solemn oath to Denmark. .