King Frederik X arrives in Poland to pomp and pageantry for first overseas visit as monarch
King Frederik X landed in Poland overnight for his first overseas visit since becoming monarch of Denmark two weeks ago.
His Majesty travelled without wife Queen Mary for the three-day visit to to Warsaw and Szczecin, where he is leading a delegation of 38 Danish business.
King Frederik hit the ground running with a number of official activities, after stepping off the plane shyly and waving at those gathered to greet him.
Watch the video above.
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King Frederik X has embarked on his first overseas visit since becoming monarch of Denmark. Jakub Porzycki/Anadolu via Getty Images
The King gave a speech at an event at the Polish History Museum in Warsaw. Jakub Porzycki/Anadolu via Getty Images
The 55-year-old gave a speech at the Grand Opening of the Business Forum, an event held inside the Polish History Museum in Warsaw.
He was then officially received by the President of Poland Andrzej Duda in a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace.
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His Majesty even inspected the troops before heading inside for meetings.
Frederik was officially received by the President of Poland Andrzej Duda in a welcome ceremony. Omar Marques/ Getty Images
His Majesty even inspected the troops before heading inside for meetings. Omar Marques/ Getty Images
During the chat the royal and politician were seen laughing heartily at one point and after business was done they enjoyed lunch together. AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski
During the chat the royal and politician were seen laughing heartily at one point and after business was done they enjoyed lunch together.
King Frederik then honoured fallen Polish soldiers by laying a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, before paying his respects with a bow of the head.
The new monarch dressed in a navy suit for the busy day, keeping rugged up in a heavy coat and gloves while outside.
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Following a state banquet later this evening, the packed schedule for the monarch resumes first thing in the morning. Omar Marques/ Getty Images
The King and his delegation will be focusing on Danish-Polish areas of cooperation within energy efficiency. AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski
He kept his hair uncovered and even sported a beard for the royal outing.
Following a state banquet later this evening, the packed schedule for the monarch resumes first thing in the morning.
King Frederik then honored fallen Polish soldiers by laying a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, before paying his respects with a bow of the head. AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski
There'll also be a raft of meetings before the King heads to Szczecin in the northwest of the country for further engagements.
The King and his delegation will be focusing on Danish-Polish areas of cooperation within energy efficiency, climate-friendly agriculture and bio-gas during the short solo trip.
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