This is how the historic day will unfold as the Queen abdicates the throne:
1:35PM (12:35PM GMT, 11:35PM AUS): Frederik, 55, and Mary, 51, set off in a a 1958 Rolls-Royce from Amalienborg to Christiansborg Palace, along with their son HRH Prince Christian
1:37PM (12:37PM GMT, 11:37PM AUS): Margrethe will follow, leaving from Christian IX’s Palace in a carriage
2PM (1PM GMT, 12AM AUS): There will be a Council of State at Christiansborg Palace, which Margrethe, Frederik, and Christian will take part in together with the Government and the Council of State secretary
2:15PM (1:15PM GMT, 12:15AM AUS): Margrethe will then make her way back to Amalienborg
2:30PM (1:30PM GMT, 12:30AM AUS): Frederik and Mary will hold a formal reception for specially invited guests
3PM (2PM GMT, 1AM AUS): The couple will make a balcony appearance at Christiansborg Palace. The Prime Minister will then proclaim the King’s accession to the throne
3:10PM (2:10PM GMT, 1:10AM AUS): Frederik and Mary will take a carriage from Christiansborg Palace back to Amalienborg, which will be escorted by a mounted squadron
5PM (4PM GMT, 3AM AUS): There will also be a transfer of the royal colours from Christian IX’s Palace to Frederik VIII’s Palace