Monday, May 26, 2025, will not be an ordinary birthday for Frederik of Denmark. Although the monarch celebrates his 57th anniversary, this will be a day filled with symbolism and media attention due to the complicated family context surrounding the Danish king.
This year, in addition to Frederik's anniversary, rumors of a marital crisis with his wife, Mary of Denmark, are also circulating. Furthermore, there is growing concern about Queen Margrethe's health.
Important announcement from Amalienborg Palace about Frederik X
Amalienborg Palace has unveiled plans to commemorate this day. Announcing that the king and his family will appear on the balcony of Frederik VIII's Palace at 12:00 to greet the Danish people.
The public is invited to join the celebration at Slotspladsen Square, where a grand changing of the guard will take place. Additionally, as on previous occasions, a digital greeting list will be opened on the Royal House's website.
This event, which is part of a tradition of the Danish Royal House, has special significance this year. The internal tensions in the royal family have not gone unnoticed. After Margrethe's abdication, Frederik has been caught in a media whirlwind.
Especially due to the scandal of his alleged affair with Genoveva Casanova and concerns about his relationship with Mary of Denmark. With all this in mind, Frederik and Mary's public appearance on the balcony will be closely watched.
"The king turns 57 on Monday, May 26, 2025. This time, His Majesty and the royal family will appear on the balcony of Frederik VIII's Palace at 12:00. The public is invited to join the king's celebration at Slotspladsen."
"To this end, the police will guide the public to the square, where, shortly before 12:00, a grand changing of the guard with the Royal Guard will take place. On the king's birthday, a digital greeting list will be opened on the Royal House's website," the statement concludes.
Concern grows over queen margrethe ii's health
While it hasn't been officially confirmed, it is expected that Queen Margrethe will also be present, despite her recent health issues. However, everything suggests that the sovereign will not be able to participate in many events due to her condition.
Frederik of Denmark will experience this birthday surrounded by an aura of uncertainty. There is no doubt that the international press, as well as the Danish people, will be very alert to every gesture of the royal family.
The personal tensions and health issues affecting the Danish royal family have placed Frederik and his wife, Mary, at the center of media attention. Turning this birthday into a scene of constant analysis.