Frederik X

Full name
	Frederik André Henrik Christian

Frederik X
Frederik X
Count of Monpezat
	Crown Prince Frederik in December 2018
King of Denmark
	14 January 2024 – present
Predecessor	Margrethe II
Heir apparent	Christian
Born	26 May 1968 (age 56); Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
Spouse	Mary Donaldson (m. 2004)
Issue	Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark; Princess Isabella; Prince Vincent; Princess Josephine;
Full name
Full name
	Frederik André Henrik Christian
House	Glücksburg (official); Monpezat (agnatic)
Father	Henri de Laborde de Monpezat
Mother	Margrethe II of Denmark
Religion	Church of Denmark
Nickname	Pingo
Allegiance	Denmark
Service/branch	Denmark Army; Royal Danish Navy
Years of service	1986–present
Rank	Major General (Army); Major General (Air Force); Rear Admiral (Navy)
Unit	Royal Life Guard; Guard Hussar Regiment; Danish Frogmen Corps

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

Frederik was born by emergency Cesarean section at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, He is the elder son of Queen Margrethe II and the late Henrik, Prince Consort. 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^[2]^[3]
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

Royal Coat of Arms
Royal Standard
Personal Monogram
Dual Monogram of Frederik and Mary

Frederik X Media

Prince Frederik as an infant in the arms of his mother, 1968
Prince Frederik and Princess Mary on a 2004 Faroese commemorative stamp
The proclamation of King Frederik X from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace on 14 January 2024.
Prince Frederik after finishing the Vasaloppet 2012
Prince Frederik as member of the International Olympic Committee, 2020
Order of the Elephant Ribbon bar
Baretka Orderu Dannebroga
Royal Standard of Denmark, used by HM the King of Denmark