The Danish Royal House (Kongehuset) spent 6.5 million Danish kroner (approximately €870,000) in one-time costs related to the throne transition in January 2024. The figure was disclosed in the Royal House’s annual report for 2024.
Breakdown of extraordinary royal expenses
The report highlights that these extraordinary expenses were linked to the establishment of a new organisational structure within the monarchy. They included severance payments, recruitment efforts, refurbishment of office spaces, IT equipment setup, replacement of uniforms and monograms, and changes to royal orders and medals.
Part of the funds came from special reserves allocated to the Royal House to cover the transition costs, granted as an extraordinary measure by the Danish state.
The cost of royal continuity in modern Denmark
The change of monarch in early 2024 marked a historic moment for Denmark and required detailed logistical preparations to ensure a smooth transition. While the expenses are significant, they reflect the institutional and ceremonial demands of maintaining a modern constitutional monarchy.
Despite recurring debates over royal finances, the Danish Royal House remains a key cultural and ceremonial institution in the country, with the 2024 throne transition serving as a reminder of the investment required to uphold centuries-old traditions in a contemporary administrative framework.
