Spire collapses as fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange
Last updated: 7:30am, 17th April, 2024 (AEST) Copenhagen, Denmark Reuters A fire that ripped through Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital’s most famous landmarks, was brought under control on Tuesday after the flames toppled its spire. The fire broke out in the 17th century Dutch Renaissance-style building on Tuesday morning. It was […]
Denmark’s new King Frederik X appears before parliament
Copenhagen, Denmark Reuters Denmark’s newly proclaimed King Frederik X appeared before the country’s lawmakers on Monday, receiving the full support from the country’s prime minister whose party has grappled with how to relate to the monarchy. The meeting in parliament to celebrate the succession of the throne was the first official task of King Frederik, […]
Denmark’s King Frederik X appears before huge crowds after taking the throne
Copenhagen, Denmark Reuters Denmark’s King Frederik X ascended the throne on Sunday, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch, with large and admiring crowds gathered in the capital to witness history. Margrethe, 83, stunned the nation on New Year’s Eve when she announced she planned to become the […]