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King Frederik X Celebrates His 58th Birthday

King Frederik X Celebrates His 58th Birthday

Photo: The Danish Royal House

King Frederik X turned 58 and greeted the crowds from the balcony of Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg, together with Queen Mary, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.

King Frederik X turned 58 and marked the day with the traditional balcony greeting from Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg Palace Square. He stepped out onto the balcony together with Queen Mary, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.

The King and Queen wave from the balcony King Frederik and Queen Mary wave to the crowd from the balcony. Photo: The Danish Royal House

A large crowd had gathered in the palace square to congratulate the King on his birthday.

The family waves to the crowd The royal family waves to the large crowd at Amalienborg Palace Square. Photo: The Danish Royal House

To mark the occasion, new official portraits were also released, taken in the throne rooms at Christiansborg Palace shortly before the day.

New official portrait of King Frederik One of the new official portraits of King Frederik X, taken at Christiansborg Palace. Photo: The Danish Royal House

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