Frederik X

Frederik X (Frederik André Henrik Christian; born 26 May 1968) is the King of Denmark. He succeeded to the throne as King Frederick X on 14 January 2024, the 52nd anniversary of his mother Queen Margrethe II taking over the throne.

Personal life
Frederik was born by emergency Cesarean section at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, He is the elder son of Queen Margrethe II and the late Prince Henrik. He has one brother, Prince Joachim of Denmark

The Crown Prince was married to Mary Donaldson in 2004. They have four children: Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. All four children were born at Rigshospitalet.

Titles and styles
 26 May 1968 – 14 January 1972: His Royal Highness Prince Frederik of Denmark
 14 January 1972 – 29 April 2008: His Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Denmark
 29 April 2008 – 14 January 2024: His Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Denmark, Count of Monpezat Kongehuset – Aktuelt – Nyheder 
 14 January 2024 – present: His Majesty The King of Denmark, Count of Monpezat

His official title in Danish is Hans Kongelige Højhed Kronprins Frederik til Danmark, Greve af Monpezat (His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Count of Monpezat).

National honors

Sovereign of the Order of the Elephant (14 January 2024-present)
14 January 1972-14 January 2024: Knight of the Order of the Elephant (R.E.)
Grand Master of the Order of the Dannebrog (14 January 2024-present)
1 January 2004-14 January 2024: Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog (S.Kmd)

Medals and decorations 

Recipient of the Cross of Honor of the Order of the Dannebrog (D.Ht.)
Recipient of the Royal Medal of Recompense, 1st Class 
Recipient of the Naval Long Service Medal 
Recipient of the Home Guard Medal of Merit 
Recipient of the Medal of Honor of the Reserve Officers League 
Recipient of the Military Athletic Medal of Honor 
Recipient of the 50th Anniversary Medal of the arrival of Queen Ingrid of Denmark 
Recipient of the 50th Birthday Medal of Queen Margrethe II 
Recipient of the Silver Anniversary Medal of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik 
Recipient of the Silver Jubilee Medal of Queen Margrethe II 
Recipient of the 100th Anniversary Medal of the Birth of King Frederik IX 
Recipient of the Queen Ingrid Commemorative Medal 
Recipient of the 75th Birthday Medal of Prince Henrik 
Recipient of the 350th Anniversary Medal of the Royal Danish Life Guards 
Recipient of the 70th Birthday Medal of Queen Margrethe II 
Recipient of the Ruby Medal of Queen Margrethe II 
Recipient of the 400th Anniversary Medal of the Guard Hussar Regiment 
Recipient of the 75th Birthday Medal of Queen Margrethe II 
Recipient of the Golden Anniversary Medal of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik 
Recipient of the Prince Henrik's Commemorative Medal 
Recipient of the 80th Birthday Medal of Queen Margrethe II 
Recipient of the Golden Jubilee Medal of Queen Margrethe II 
Greenland: Recipient of the Nersornatt Medal of Meritorious Service,1st Class 

Foreign honors 

Belgium: Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold  
Brazil: 
Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco
Bulgaria: Member 1st Class of the Order of the Balkan Mountains  
Chile: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit  
Estonia: Member 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana  
Finland: Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland  
France: Grand Cross of the Order of National Merit  
Germany: Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany  
Greece: Grand Cross of the Order of Honor  
Iceland: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon  
Italy: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic  
Japan: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum 
Jordan: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance  
Latvia: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Three Stars  
Luxembourg: Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau  
Kingdom of Nepal: Member of the Royal Order of Ojaswi Rajanya  
Mexico: Sash of Special Category of the Order of the Aztec Eagle  
Netherlands: 
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Olav  
Romania: Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania  
Spain: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic  
Sweden: 
Knight with Chain of the Royal Order of the Seraphim
Recipient of the 70th Birthday Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf
Recipient of the Golden Jubilee Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf
Thailand: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao  

Symbols of King Frederik X

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References

Other websites

 Official website of the Danish royal family

Category:1968 births
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Category:People from Copenhagen