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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II bows out, new King Frederik X is proclaimed

Huge crowds turned out in force in central Copenhagen to say their farewells and thanks to the country's longest-reigning monarch - and to welcome her son as king.

Denmark's newly proclaimed King Frederik and Queen Mary kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace, following the abdication of former Queen Margrethe who reigned for 52 years, in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2024. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
Image: King Frederik and Queen Mary share a kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace
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Denmark's King Frederik X has been proclaimed as聽the new head of Europe's oldest monarchy during a day of pomp in Copenhagen.

The former crown prince, 55, has officially taken over from his mother Queen Margrethe II, after she stunned the nation on New Year's Eve when she announced her decision to abdicate after 52 years on the throne.

Here are some of the most eye-catching images of the day.

Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary arrive
Image: Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are driven through the streets of Copenhagen to Christiansborg Castle for the ceremony
Image: Denmark's Royal horse guards parade through the streets
Image: Many children in the crowd dressed up
Image: Queen Margrethe arrives by carriage and waves to the crowds in her final moments as head of the monarchy
Image: A member of the crowd holds up a sign reading 'TAK' - which is Danish for 'thank you'
Image: Inside Christiansborg Castle, the moment of destiny - as Queen Margrethe signs her declaration of abdication

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 Denmark's former Queen Margrethe leaves the place at the head of the table to her son Frederik
Image: The now former queen leaves the place at the head of the table to her son Frederik
Image: Frederik prepares to take his place...
Image: ...as his mother leaves the room - and the throne - to him
People gather on the day Danish Queen Margrethe abdicates after 52 years on the throne, and her elder son, Crown Prince Frederik, ascends the throne as King Frederik X, in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2024. Ritzau Scanpix/Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. DENMARK OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN DENMARK.
Image: Outside, huge crowds gather for a glimpse of their new king
Denmark's King Frederik X smiles on the balcony, after the proclamation, at Christiansborg Palace, in Copenhagen, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. Denmark...s prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication. Massive crowds turned out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)
Image: The new King Frederik X grins, and places his hands on his heart, as he emerged on the balcony to huge cheers from the crowd. Pic: AP
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen proclaims Denmark's new King Frederik
Image: His appearance is swiftly followed by Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who proclaims him king
Denmark's newly proclaimed King Frederik and Queen Mary appear on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace, following the abdication of former Queen Margrethe who reigned for 52 years, in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2024. Ritzau Scanpix/Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. DENMARK OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN DENMARK.
Image: King Frederik and Queen Mary wave to their subjects
Denmark's King Frederik X and Queen Mary, together with their children from left, Crown Prince Christian and Princess Isabella wave after the proclamation, at Christiansborg Palace, in Copenhagen, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. Denmark's prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication. Massive crowds turned out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Image: King Frederik X appears emotion as he is joined by his wife, the now Queen Mary. Pic: AP
Denmark's newly proclaimed King Frederik and Queen Mary, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine gesture on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace, following the abdication of former Queen Margrethe who reigned for 52 years, in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2024. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
Image: King Frederik and Queen Mary (centre) are joined by their children: (left to right) Princess Isabella, Prince Christian, Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent
Denmark's newly proclaimed King Frederik and Queen Mary ride in a carriage, following the abdication of former Queen Margrethe who reigned for 52 years, in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2024. Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. DENMARK OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN DENMARK.
Image: King Frederik and Queen Mary ride in a carriage as they greet the cheering crowds following the ceremony
Denmark's newly proclaimed King Frederik sits in a carriage, following the abdication of former Queen Margrethe who reigned for 52 years, in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2024. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
Image: King Frederik waves as he is driven off and prepares to begin his new life as monarch