King of Denmark | |
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Kongen af Danmark | |
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Incumbent | |
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Frederik X since 14 January 2024 | |
Details | |
Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark |
First monarch | Ongendus (first king known by name) |
Formation | 7th or 8th century |
Residence | Amalienborg Palace |
Website | Official website Official Facebook |
The monarchy of Denmark is a constitutional institution and a historic office of the Kingdom of Denmark. The Kingdom includes Denmark and its territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland.[1]
Denmark has had absolute primogeniture since 2009.
The Danish Act of Succession[2] created on 27 March 1953 said that descendants from King Christian X and his wife, Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin cannot become king or queen, through approved marriages.