Royal couple hosts first new year’s reception for diplomats.

The Danish royal couple welcomed ambassadors and diplomats from around the world to a New Year’s reception at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.

Among the attendees were ambassadors from Pakistan, Vietnam, Norway, Iceland, Finland,China and the Philippines, marking an important occasion for the diplomatic community in Denmark. There were also attendees from Niger, the US, Ukraine, Kenya and Canada.

This was the first reception of its kind since the accession of King Frederik, who hosted alongside Queen Mary, continuing the royal tradition of celebrating the New Year with Denmark’s diplomatic corps.

January 5, 2026, at Christiansborg Palace, hosted by King Frederik X and Queen Mary, continuing the tradition of celebrating with international diplomats after New Year’s Day events for the government and court. 

Among the ambassadors in attendance were the Pakistani Ambassador, H.E. Shoaib Sarwar, and Mrs. Sana Sarwar. Report: Suhail Sundoo & PHOTO Hasse Ferrold