1:35 pm: The crown prince couple and Prince Christian drive from Frederik VIII Palace in Amalienborg to Christiansborg Palace.
1:37 p.m.: The queen travels in the carriage of Castle Christian IX. at Amalienborg to Christiansborg Palace, escorted by the horse squadron of the Hussar Regiment of the Guard.
2pm: OThe State Council begins at Christiansborg Palace. The Queen, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Christian sit on the Council of State together with the Government and the Cabinet Secretary. The change of throne takes place during the Council of State meeting, at the moment when the Queen signs the abdication declaration.
2:15 pm: Departure of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe from Christiansborg Palace. Queen Margrethe travels to Castle Christian IX. in Amalienborg.
2:30 pm: The royal couple hosts a reception for special guests at Christiansborg Palace.
15:00.: King Frederik 10 enters the balcony of Christiansborg Palace, after which the Prime Minister announces the change of throne. After the proclamation, the king speaks to the people and concludes with the motto of his reign.
3:10 pm: A 3 x 27-gun salute from Battery Sixtus at Holmen, Copenhagen, is fired.
3:10 pm: The royal flag is displayed in the castle of Christian IX. removed.
3:30 p.m.: The royal couple travel in a carriage, escorted by the Horse Squadron of the Guards Hussar Regiment, from Christiansborg Palace to Frederick VIII's Palace in Amalienborg.
17:00 hours Transfer of the royal flags Transfer of the royal flags from the palace of Christian IX. to the palace of Frederick VIII in Amalienborg.