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King Frederik of Denmark has congratulated President Donald Trump on his inauguration. In a message addressed to "The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States of America," His Majesty penned, "On the occasion of your inauguration on January 20th, 2025, as the 47th President of the United States of America, I wish to express my sincere congratulations and best wishes for yourself, your family and for the people of the United States of America."
© Julia Demaree Nikhinson - Pool/Getty ImagesThe Danish King's message was released following the 60th Presidential Inauguration ceremony. The 47th president of the United States took the oath of office inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday, Jan. 20.
King Frederik, 56, recently celebrated a special occasion himself. Last Tuesday marked one year since His Majesty ascended the throne. Frederik became the King of Denmark on Jan. 14, 2024. He commemorated the anniversary with a personal message on Instagram, which was accompanied by photos of the King getting ready on his accession day. "Seriousness. Concentration. A smile on my face," Frederik's message read. "It was all in play when, at this time a year ago, I was getting ready for the proclamation. Taking over from my mother without having to say goodbye was and is a privilege of the very great. January 14, 2024 was an emotional and unforgettable day from start to finish."
© Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty ImagesFrederik admitted in his first New Year address that he and his wife, Queen Mary, "could not have wished for a better start as King and Queen." "Many people take stock on New Year’s Eve. What do we take with us from the year that has passed, and what do we see ahead of us in the coming year? I take with me one day in particular. The 14th of January," the King said in his speech (translated to English). "The ride through the streets of Copenhagen to Christiansborg Palace. My mother’s last State Council. The minutes before the doors to the balcony opened. A very deep breath. Christiansborg Palace Square. The crowd of people in front of me. My family right behind me."
© Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images"Stepping forward and meeting so much support, joy and love. Standing on the balcony together with Queen Mary as Denmark’s King and Queen. Taking it all in – or at least trying to – moved and overwhelmed. This is what I take with me. This is what we take with us. Forever. A thousand thanks," Frederik continued. "A year ago, my mother gave her 52nd New Year Address. An address which took most people by surprise because it turned out to be her last. Tonight, I am giving my first. There is a first time for everything and a last time for everything. These times tend to stand out more clearly than all other times. They are beginnings and endings in the course of life, and we attach special significance to them. The first school day – and the last. We remember them. And we celebrate them."
