Knowing The Royals

Enthronement of Emperor Akihito

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Enthronement of King Albert II

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Enthronement of Hans Adam II

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Enthronement of Grand Duke Henri

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Enthronement of King Constantine II

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Procalamation of Enthronement of Queen Margrethe II

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Denmark stopped anointing its kings at lavish ceremonies after the introduction of democracy as part of the limited monarchical constitution of 1848 rather than absolute monarchy (1660-1848). The anointing of kings was seen as being part of an absolute monarchy and was thus abolished.

The procedure for enthronement:
The new monarch is proclaimed from the balcony of the parliament building (Christiansborg). It happens on the morning after the death of the old monarch. The PM says three times, symbolically facing three compas directions*: “King (or Queen) is dead. Long live King (or Queen)”.

Then the new monarch makes a short address and reveals his/hers motto.
The comes the ninefold hurrah.
There is also a state council meeting in connection with the proclamation.

Coronation of Albert II

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Coronation of King Gyanendra

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Coronation of King Hassanal Bolkiah

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Queen Sirikit Wedding

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