This makes so much more sense than my first impression that this photo was the successor. First thought was damn, he’s a grown ass man 70 years ago how old is he today??
The Crown Prince Frederik (linked above) who will be king Frederik X in a few days is 55.
The OP picture is of King Frederik IX died May 14th in 1972 aged 72, and his daughter became Queen of Denmark Margrethe II on that day.
The Queen is now passing on the reign to her son on the same date after having served as Queen for 52 years.
This makes so much more sense than my first impression that this photo was the successor. First thought was damn, he’s a grown ass man 70 years ago how old is he today??
Damn Nordic countries and their high life expectancy
The Crown Prince Frederik (linked above) who will be king Frederik X in a few days is 55.
The OP picture is of King Frederik IX died May 14th in 1972 aged 72, and his daughter became Queen of Denmark Margrethe II on that day.
The Queen is now passing on the reign to her son on the same date after having served as Queen for 52 years.
Thanks!