The speech by the king or, most not too long ago for 52 years, the queen (Margrethe), is a standard a part of the New Yr's Eve celebrations in Denmark. Similar to lead casting and fireworks on the similar time in Germany.
On this mild, King Frederik's New Yr's speech will be seen as historic.
TV 2 rings within the New Yr with a particular program celebrating the premiere of King Frederik's New Yr's handle. With a mixture of skilled commentary, movie star friends and recaps, December thirty first might be a tv occasion that ought to go down in historical past.
The hosts Natasja Crone and Abdel Aziz Mahmoud will accompany the viewers via the afternoon from 3 p.m. earlier than the king takes the stage at 6 p.m. and speaks on to the nation for the primary time.
A historic second within the Danish royal household
“It’s a actually historic occasion,” says Natasja Crone. “That is King Frederik's first New Yr's handle, marking a major change. His Majesty follows within the footsteps of his mom, Queen Margrethe, who delivered the speech for 52 years. It will likely be thrilling to see what type the king chooses and the way he reinterprets this particular custom.”
This system “The King's First New Yr's Handle” is just not solely devoted to getting ready for the speech, but additionally highlights King Frederik's first months on the throne and the challenges related to succeeding his mom.
Becoming a member of Crone and Mahmoud are royal skilled Jakob Steen Olsen and veteran journalist Ulla Terkelsen to debate the importance of the second and the legacy of the royal New Yr's speeches.
Celeb friends and dwell reporting
This system additionally provides insights into the artwork of speechwriting. Celebrities similar to Sofie Linde, director Thomas Vinterberg, soccer coach Brian Riemer and Søren Brostrøm, director of the Danish Well being Authority, share their experiences with public appearances.
Moderator Rasmus Staghøj stories dwell from Amalienborg Palace Sq., the place he speaks to many Danes who’re gathering there to be a part of this historic second.
“2024 is a really particular yr and we need to make this afternoon unforgettable,” explains Henriette Ladegaard-Pedersen, program editor at TV 2.
“Our studio might be full of outstanding Danes who’ve given speeches that might be remembered. In doing so, we create the right transition to crucial speech of the day: the King’s New Yr’s handle.”
That is how New Yr's Eve is well known in Denmark