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There's more than one star on King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark's Christmas tree! The Danish Royal House shared pictures of the royal family's tree at Amalienborg, which features an ornament of music icon David Bowie.
"The king and queens Christmas tree having David Bowie on it is so real," one Instagram user commented on the Royal House's post.
Also hanging on the tree at Amalienborg are kangaroo and horse ornaments. The Royal House posted additional photos of the royal residence's festive decor, including wreaths and garlands, writing (translated to English): "The Christmas spirit is spreading in the Royal Family's home in Amalienborg 🎄."
Mary and Frederik are set to celebrate Christmas at Marselisborg Castle with their children—Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine—and the King's mother, Queen Margrethe. Missing from the gathering this year are His Majesty's younger brother Prince Joachim, his wife Princess Marie and their two children, Count Henrik and Countess Athena. They will instead be spending the holiday with Marie's family. It's unclear if those plans will include Joachim's older sons, Count Felix and Count Nikolai, from his first marriage to Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg.
Ahead of Christmas, the Danish Queen and King reportedly enjoyed a getaway to Spain with their kids. According to HOLA! Spain, the royal family stayed at the luxurious, 5-star Hotel Santo Mauro. They are said to have been accompanied by their security team, and were spotted strolling along Marqués del Riscal Street.
This year marks Frederik and Mary's first holiday season as the King and Queen of Denmark. Frederik acceded to the throne this past January following his mother's abdication. Queen Margrethe announced her plan to hand the throne over to her firstborn during her 2023 New Year’s Eve address. King Frederik will deliver his first New Year's speech from Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg on Dec. 31.
