The Monarchy

The King shall not reign in other countries except with the consent of the Folketing.

The King shall be a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The King shall be of age when he has completed his eighteenth year. The same provision shall apply for the Heir to the Throne.

The King shall, prior to his accession to the throne, make a solemn declaration in writing before the Council of State that he will faithfully adhere to the Constitutional Act. Two identical originals of the declaration shall be executed, one of which shall be delivered to the Folketing for preserving in its archives, while the other shall be filed in the Public Record Office. When, because of absence or for other reasons, the King is unable to sign the aforesaid declaration immediately on his accession to the throne, government shall, unless otherwise provided by statute, be conducted by the Council of State until such declaration has been signed. When the King has already, as Heir to the Throne, signed the aforesaid declaration, he shall accede to the throne immediately it becomes vacant.

Provisions relating to the exercising of sovereign power in the event of the minority, illness or absence of the King shall be laid down by statute. Should the throne become vacant and there be no Heir to the Throne, the Folketing shall elect a King and establish the future order of succession to the throne.

The King’s civil list shall be granted for the duration of his reign by statute. Such statute shall also provide for the castles, palaces and other state property which shall be placed at the disposal of the King for his use.

The civil list shall not be chargeable with any debt.

Members of the Royal House may be granted annuities by statute. Such annuities shall not be enjoyed outside the realm except with the consent of the Folketing.