On the afternoon of the 14th, Danish Prime Minister Fraser Riksen announced to the public on the balcony of the Palace of Christianburg, where the Danish Prime Minister and Parliament are located, that Danish Crown Prince Frederick has officially succeeded to the throne as King Frederick X. Frederick X subsequently delivered a speech on the balcony, stating that his successor's motto was "unity and commitment to the Kingdom of Denmark," and he was willing to become a "cohesive ruler of tomorrow.". Earlier that day, Queen Margaret II of Denmark, who announced her abdication, signed the abdication and transmission documents at the Palace of Christianburg. On the evening of December 31, 2023, Margaret II delivered a New Year's speech at the Amalinburg Palace in the capital Copenhagen, announcing her abdication on January 14, 2024. She succeeded to the throne as the Queen of Denmark on January 14, 1972. Frederick X is currently 55 years old. After his accession to the throne, his 18-year-old eldest son Christian became the Danish Crown Prince. (Lai Xin She)