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King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarch

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s new King Frederik X visited the Danish parliament Monday, on his first formal day on the job, a day after his mother, Queen Margrethe, abdicated after 52 years on the throne.

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  1. Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates

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  2. Newest

    King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarch

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  1. New York Post

    Frederik X proclaimed king of Denmark following his mother Queen Margrethe’s abdication (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen next proclaimed Frederik king from the balcony of the palace before thousands of people — subjects of a kingdom where the trappings of royalty are mostly symbolic i…

  2. People

    King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark Celebrate New Reign with Surprise Kiss amid Affair Rumors (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark shared a surprise kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Castle during their first appearance of his reign, after Queen Margrethe abdicated the throne.

  3. Omaha World-Herald

    Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    The 83-year-old Margrethe is the first Danish monarch to voluntarily relinquish the throne in nearly 900 years since King Erik III Lam stepped down to enter a monastery in 1146.

  4. UPI

    King Frederik X takes throne of Denmark after abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    King Frederik X has taken the throne of Denmark after the abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II, the royal family shared on social media.

  5. WSVN Miami

    Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after abdication of Queen Margrethe II - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — Denmark’s King Frederik X has taken the throne after the abdication of his mother Queen Margrethe II, looking emotional as he waved to the thousands

  6. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Frederik X is Denmark’s new king after the queen abdicates (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    COPENHAGEN, Denmark >> Denmark’s prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Denmark Proclaims Frederik X As New King (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Copenhagen witnessed a historic moment Sunday as Denmark celebrated the coronation of King Frederik X, ABC News reported.

  8. Local News 8

    Crown Prince Frederik to become King of Denmark after abdication of Queen (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — For many in Denmark, Queen Margrethe II is the only monarch they’ve ever known. But on Sunday, a new era will get underway when she hands over to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.

  9. Voice of America

    Denmark's King Frederik X Takes the Throne as His Mother Steps Down (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Succession was formalized the moment Margrethe signed declaration of her abdication during a meeting of Council of State at parliament, royal palace says

  10. Insider

    Take a look at the moment when Denmark's Queen Margrethe II signed her historic abdication, making her son King Frederik X (opens Insider)

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    The Danish royal signed the abdication Sunday at Christiansborg Palace. Her eldest son succeeded her and his new title is King Frederik X.

  11. Time

    Denmark King Frederik X Takes Throne After Mother Abdicates (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Denmark ushered in a new era as King Frederik X ascended to the throne after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicated.

  12. Deutsche Welle

    Denmark: New King Frederik X takes throne from Margarethe II – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Denmark's new King Frederik X has formally taken the throne following his mother Margarethe II's recent surprise abdication announcement after 52 years as monarch.

  13. Insider

    PHOTOS: Denmark welcomes new King to the throne as Queen abdicates, with pageantry and smiles (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    In a simple ceremony, the Crown Prince was proclaimed King Frederik X of Denmark. His mother Queen Margrethe II abdicated after 52 years as monarch.

  14. CNN

    Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after abdication of Queen (opens CNN)

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    For many in Denmark, Queen Margrethe II is the only monarch they’ve ever known. But on Sunday, a new royal era will get underway when she hands power over to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.

  15. Portland Press Herald

    Denmark’s queen signs historic abdication. Her son Frederik X becomes king (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    After signing it, she rose and gestured to her son to take her place, and she said 'God save the king' as she left the room.

  16. WMUR

    Denmark's Queen Margrethe signs her historic abdication. Her son Frederik X becomes king (opens WMUR)

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    Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has signed her historic abdication in a step that made her son Frederik X immediately become king.

  17. CBS News

    Denmark's King Frederik X begins reign after Queen Margrethe abdicates, ending historic 52-year tenure (opens CBS News)

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    Denmark's beloved Queen Margrethe II signed documents declaring her abdication from the throne on Sunday, just before her son, Frederik, was formally proclaimed the new king.

  18. New York Times

    Cheered by Thousands, Denmark’s New King Takes His Throne (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The prime minister publicly presented the new monarch, King Frederik X, after his mother formally completed her abdication as queen in a private meeting.

  19. France 24

    Denmark's Frederik X becomes king after Queen Margrethe abdicates (opens France 24)

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    Denmark turned a page in its history on Sunday when Queen Margrethe formally abdicated and her son became King Frederik X, with big crowds gathered in Copenhagen to witness history.

  20. Fox News

    Denmark's newly crowned King Frederik X embarks on official duties with parliament visit (opens Fox News)

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    Denmark's new King Frederik X visited the Danish parliament on his first formal day as king, following his mother Queen Margrethe's abdication after 52 years on the throne.

  21. Green Field Reporter

    King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarch - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s new King Frederik X visited the Danish parliament Monday, on his first formal day on the job, a day after his mother, Queen Margrethe, abdicated after 52 years on the throne.

  22. The Republic

    King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarch (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s new King Frederik X visited the Danish parliament Monday, on his first formal day on the job, a day after his mother, Queen Margrethe, abdicated after 52 years on the throne.

  23. Triblive

    King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his 1st formal work day as Denmark's new monarch (opens Triblive)

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    COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s new King Frederik X visited the Danish parliament Monday, on his first formal day on the job, a day after his mother, Queen Margrethe, abdicated after 52 years on the throne. “We begin our responsible work as Denmark’s king in the belief that the Danish parliament

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