King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark wave to well-wishers as they attend the first Sunday service of the new monarch’s reign outside a snowy Aarhus Cathedral – with outgoing queen, Margrethe, joining them

King Frederik of Denmark and Queen Mary attended the first church service of the new monarch’s reign on Sunday. 

The 55-year-old king and his wife, 51, looked relaxed as they waved at those who’d turned out for the public meet-and-greet…as snow fell around Aarhus Cathedral.

Joining the King, dressed in full military regalia, and Queen Mary were the couple’s four children: Crown Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 16, and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 13. 

The outgoing queen, 83-year-old Margrethe, also attended the change of throne service, looking relaxed and happy in a stylish faux grey fur ensemble and bright purple dress, as she made her way into the cathedral. 

King Frederik – officially King Frederik X – ascended the throne last Sunday after his mother abdicated after 52 years as queen.

Denmark’s King Frederik X, Queen Mary and their children Prince Vincent, Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella and Princess Josephine wave to well-wishers at Aarhus Cathedral as the family attends church for the first time since King Frederik was pronounced monarch on January 14th

In full military regalia, the new king – officially King Frederik X – looked comfortable in his new role, despite his mother’s abdication on New Year’s Eve coming as a shock to the Danish people

Queen Mary offers a wave to the gathered crowds in Aarhus as the new king and queen arrive at the church for the change of throne service

The new king and queen pictured as they exited the royal car, which carries a number plate that simply reads 1 on it. King Frederik appeared to have put all the recent scandal – caused by his night out with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova late last year – behind him

Tasmanian-born Queen Mary chose a purple dress coat and navy wool shawl for the service that celebrated the new king’s reign, following his official coronation last Sunday

Inside the cathedral, Queen Mary walked a few paces behind her husband as the couple were escorted in

Queen Mary cut an elegant figure also in purple. The incoming queen wore a purple dress coast with a navy blue shawl, navy leather gloves and a purple pillbox hat. 

The Danish royal wore her brunette locks in loose curls, complementing the look with a pair of drop diamond earrings. 

The couple’s daughters opted also for bright colours, with Princess Isabella in a pastel pink coat and her older sister Princess Josephine wearing a pale blue.

The king and queen’s sons donned sharp navy blue suits for the regal occasion. 

The Royal Family will participate in the celebratory service, led by the Royal Chaplain-in-Ordinairy and Bishop of the Diocese of Aarhus Henrik Wigh-Poulsen, according to the royal household. 

Queen Margrethe’s younger sister, Princess Benedikte of Denmark, 79, also observed the purple theme, and she looked sophisticated in a violet cape and matching pillbox hat. 

The streets of Aarhus were still bedecked in red-and-white flags following the ceremony last Sunday to crown King Frederik. 

Royal fans wrapped up in warm clothes and braved the snowy conditions in the hope to support their new monarch. 

Denmark’s former queen Margrethe, smiled at those in the pews at Aarhus Cathedral as she arrived for the service on Sunday

The king and queen’s four children – from left, Prince Vincent, Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella and Princess Josephine – looked comfortable as they greeted the crowds who’d turned out for the service

Princess Benedikte of Denmark put on a glamorous display in a purple ensemble as she arrived at the Aarhus Cathedral

The snowy conditions did not deter royal fans and they crowded around the cathedral to catch a glimpse at their new king 

Christian, Josephine, and Isabelle observed their mother, Queen Mary of Denmark, as she arrived at the celebratory event 

The royal family greeted members of the public with a smile and wave as they arrived at the service 

Frederik donned full military regalia for his first public appearance in Jutland as the new King of Denmark 

Mary observed the the newly proclaimed King Frederik X of Denmark as he waved to the crowds 

Frederik offered a firm handshake to a member of staff at the Aarhus Cathedral upon his arrival 

The 55-year-old monarch proudly walked into the cathedral as members of the audience stood to welcome him 

Frederik walked into the service first, followed by Mary and their oldest child and new heir apparent Prince Christian 

Two days ago, an official portrait of the family was released on the Danish Royal Family’s Instagram page. 

The celebratory image featured the king and queen, 51, in full regalia, alongside the couple’s elegantly dressed four children; the family was photographed inside the royal Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen. 

The scandal-laden prince took the Crown to become King of Denmark on January 14 2024, succeeding his 83-year-old’s mothers phenomenal five-decade reign.

Mary appeared to be in high spirits as she entered the cathedral walking shortly behind her husband  

Worth the wait: crowds braved the snow to catch a glimpse of their new monarch

The streets of Aarhus were decorated ahead of the change of throne service

Margrethe looked typically stylish in a floor-length silver fur coat and matching fur pillbox hat 

The Danish royal family have appeared in a stunning new family portrait for the first time since their crowning (Pictured left to right: Princess Isabella, 16, Crown Prince Christian, 18, King Frederik, 55, and Queen Mary of Denmark, 51, twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 13)

The regal portrait, which was posted to the Danish Royal Family ‘s Instagram page this morning, was photographed from inside the royal Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen

Margrethe’s decision to vacate the throne in honour of her eldest son astonished many, as it comes amidst a controversial year for the royals who have been plagued by stripped titles and salacious rumours.

It comes as a resurfaced interview revealed how Queen Mary almost never met then-Prince Frederik. 

‘I nearly didn’t go that evening,’ she told Vogue.

 ‘The taxi arrived, and I said, ‘Oh, all right’ at the last minute and just got in.’

The interview was conducted in 2004, but was recently republished. 

Mary and Frederik’s fairytale romance has been under scrutiny in recent weeks.

King Frederick has faced intense scrutiny since photographs emerged of the then prince enjoying a night out with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova in Madrid last year.

The glamorous socialite strenuously denied claims of a romantic tryst with Frederik, even going as far as to dub them ‘malicious’.

However in the newly released image, the monarchs have shown no sign of sweat or adversity, and can be seen beaming excitedly for the camera.

And while the royal couple looked incredibly distinguished, it was their eldest son Crown Prince Christian who stole the show

According to a translated statement accompanying the image, the portraits were taken just moments after the king’s ascension

According to a translated statement accompanying the image, the portraits were taken just moments after the king’s ascension. It read: ‘The Throne Hall at Christiansborg Castle forms the frame for the first official portraits of Their Majesties The King and Queen.

‘The portrait series was taken by photographer Dennis Stenild a few moments after the King’s proclamation, which took place from the balcony of Tronsalen on the 14th. January 2024

‘The Royal Couple is pictured together with The Crown Prince, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, and Their Royal Highnesses Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine’.

In the images the king looked exceptionally dapper dressed in black kingly robes and a sky blue sash.

Queen Margrethe II announced her shocking abdication during a live television broadcast which aired on December 31 2023

The ensemble also featured gold and red detailing, as well stately gold medals and a waist belt. He also posed with a sword which he held in his left hand.

Standing beside him was his wife Queen Mary, who cut a stylish figure in a luxurious white gown.

She looked ethereal in the caped frock – an excellent choice as it highlighted her svelte figure.

The monarch teamed the look with a pair of nude high-heeled pumps and donned a gorgeous pair of bejewelled drop-down earrings.

Her brunette locks were styled neatly in a bun, while her make-up was the epitome of a natural, dewy glow. 

And while the royal couple looked incredibly distinguished, it was their eldest son Crown Prince Christian who stole the show.

The charming prince – who’s new status flags him as one of the most eligible bachelors in Europe – posed up a storm.

His modelesque pose was perhaps most eye-catching because he stood taller than the rest of his family, and most notably his father.

He looked suave in a navy blue suit, a crisp white shirt, a grey tie and black leather tie-up shoes.

The eldest son of Australian-born Queen Mary is now next in line to the Danish throne after his grandmother Queen Margrethe abdicated the throne five days ago.

Titled Crown Prince of Denmark, the 18-year-old is thought to be the only single royal with the prestigious status in the whole of Europe, meaning he’s become quite the catch in high society.