King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have officially moved to their summer residence after taking some time off from their royal duties to enjoy some time together. The Danish royal couple were warmly greeted by the residents of Gråsten, a small town in the south of the country, on Monday.
To celebrate their arrival at Gråsten Palace, there was an official reception held at the town’s square, which was also attended by two of the royal children, Princess Isabella and Prince Vincent. Frederik and Mary, along with their two children, were officially welcomed by the mayor of the Sønderborg Municipality, Erik Lauritzen, before they greeted well-wishers who had gathered to see them.
Royal fans had been patiently waiting to see them with flags, flowers and loud cheers.
Earlier, they were received in front of the Old Town Hall by the Sønderborg City Council.
They then strolled through the square of the small southern town and returned to its castle, where they will be residing for the next few weeks.
The castle, which will stop accepting visitors at its gardens during the royal family’s stay, has been the family’s summer residence for the last 90 years.
Queen Margrethe and Princess Benedikte are also expected to stay at the residence in the coming days.
It comes just days after the Danish royals took a break from their duties to enjoy some quality time away at a secret spot, which has now been revealed.
The Danish royals have been absent from royal duties since July 8, with the king’s mother, Queen Margrethe, and their eldest son, Crown Prince Christian, taking charge.
Danish magazine HER & Nu said the royal couple spent time at their French abode, Château de Cayx, in Cahors, southern France.
They reportedly had their two twins with them, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.
The lavish château has been in the possession of the Danish royal family since 1974, when Queen Margrethe and her husband, Prince Henri, bought it.