The Danish royal family is celebrating. King Frederick The first to have her birthday was the queen, who celebrated her 84th birthday on April 16.
The Queen Mother took the opportunity to greet the Danish citizens from Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, and then enjoyed a private celebration accompanied by Frederick and Mary, and Princess Benedicta. However, the mother of the current Danish sovereign had other plans, as she wanted to have celebrated in style. Unfortunately, the fire ended her plans and desire to party in one fell swoop.
The one who was sovereign of the Nordic country for 52 years, had planned to celebrate her birthday in the historic Copenhagen Stock Exchange building (the "Børsen" building, which precisely means "Stock Exchange") inaugurated by King Christian IV; and that has always been considered a very important part of the country's architectural cultural heritage, standing as an authentic emblem for almost half a century in the capital.
Unfortunately, on the morning of April 16, 2024, while restoration work was being carried out, the building suffered a terrible fire. A fire that started around 08:30 in the morning and caused part of the roof, the dome and the spire of the building's tower to collapse. Five hours later, he was still out of control.
From the official Instagram account of the Danish kings, Frederick to suffocate it and ensure that there are no injuries.
Jakob Vedsted, director of emergency services, explained on public television DR that there were 10 workers from the company in charge of its restoration inside who emerged unharmed.
At that time, it was about saving the valuable pictorial collection. "This is a major operation that will last almost all day," he stated, revealing "new complications" for the coming days, given the structure of the walls and their construction of wood and copper.
Instead of the celebration she had planned, Queen Margaret enjoyed a private meeting with her son Frederick and her daughter-in-law, Queen Mary, who did not seem too comfortable with the situation.
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"His Majesty the King will turn 56 on May 26, 2024. On this occasion, His Majesty and the Royal Family will appear on the balcony of the Palace of Frederick VIII at 12:00 noon," they announce, confirming the presence of the queen Mary and her children, Crown Prince Christian (18), Princess Elizabeth (16) and twins Vincent and Josephine (13).
