# Frederik X

_King of Denmark since 2024_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Frederik X is King of Denmark, reigning since 14 January 2024.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 26 May 1968 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1004037#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rigshospitalet ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1004037#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Denmark; France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1004037#P27))
- **Occupation:** aristocrat; diplomat; military personnel; author; king ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1004037#P106))
- **Education:** Aarhus University; Harvard University; Krebs' Skole; École des Roches; Øregård Gymnasium; Royal Danish Defence College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1004037#P69))
- **Spouse:** Queen Mary of Denmark ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1004037#P26))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Denmark (since 14 January 2024 · BS 29 Poush 2080 onwards); crown prince (14 January 1972 – 14 January 2024) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1004037#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon; Nersornaat in gold; Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class; Order of the Star of Romania; Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight of the Order of the Elephant; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎; Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Order of Stara Planina with swords, 1st class ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1004037#P166))

## Questions

**When was Frederik X born?**  
Frederik X was born on 26 May 1968 in Rigshospitalet.

**What positions has Frederik X held?**  
Positions held by Frederik X include: Monarch of Denmark (since 14 January 2024); crown prince (1972–2024).

**Where did Frederik X study?**  
Frederik X was educated at Aarhus University, Harvard University, Krebs' Skole, École des Roches.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Frederik X](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederik_X) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1004037](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1004037) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Frederik X in Helsinki, 2025.jpg by FinnishGovernment (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frederik_X_in_Helsinki,_2025.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Frederik X". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/frederik-x. Retrieved 5 November 2026.