The truth behind this balcony photo of Mary and Frederik

When the new King and Queen of Denmark stepped onto the balcony of Christiansborg Palace earlier this year, it was met with cheers from the crowd of thousands that had gathered for the historic moment.

For the first time, King Frederik and Australian-born royal Queen Mary have spoken about that special moment and, in particular, what it felt like when they were joined by their children Crown Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 17, and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 13.

"It was very overwhelming and moving. I felt extremely well received," King Frederik told TV 2 while onboard the royal yacht Kongeskibet Dannebrog, reports Hello!.

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"The highlight was when Mary and the children came out and stood right behind me and I had the Danes standing in front of me and waving.

"It was one of the most amazing things to experience in my life," he added.

Queen Mary said she too was particularly moved when their children joined them.

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"I stood with the children and when you stepped out onto the balcony towards your fate, it was a moment that moved me incredibly much," she said.

"We could hear and feel it, even if we couldn't see it. It was a beautiful moment. I was both very happy and very proud."

Frederik and Mary were crowned the King and Queen of Denmark following the abdication of Frederik's mother Queen Margrethe after a 52-year reign.

The then-monarch cited health reasons and a recent back surgery for her choice.

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Frederik and Mary have announced their first summer sailing trip as King and Queen.

"This year, Their Majesties will carry out a late summer cruise with the royal ship Dannebrog on the 19th-22nd August," the Danish royal household announced on Wednesday.

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The trip will kick off on August 19 on the island of Bornholm, followed by a visit to Ærø (Aero) on August 20.

Mary and Frederik will then travel to Assens on August 21 and end their trip in the Danish city of Vejle.

It's not known if the couple's children will be travelling with them.

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