The royal couple were greeted by mature women: The streets welcomed Mary and Frederick.

The Danish royal couple received a warm welcome from mature women in Flensborg: Crowds greeted Mary and Frederik

The Danish royal couple's state visit to Germany came to an end today at the Danish minority in Flensborg.

Friends (from left) Carin Handten, Monika Jöns, Heike Ehlers, and Marit Hadler from the Danish minority had a big experience when they saw the Danish king and queen in Flensborg. (Photo: © Niklas Møller Jørgensen, DR) 50 minutes ago

It was far from a subdued crowd of people who welcomed the Danish king and queen, who for the first time as reigning monarchs passed through the streets of Flensborg earlier today.

They were supposed to visit Flensborghus, where many of the Danish minority's organizations are based.

The mood was high among the onlookers. There was cheering and whistling, while small Dannebrog flags waved above the heads of the people.

Janne Hendt was one of those who stood ready with his daughter on his shoulders.

- We can see that we are worth something when we get a visit. It's really special, and my daughter has been talking about it for several days, he said as they waited.

Janne Hendt had taken a place in front of the Danish minority's headquarters, Flensborg House, to catch a glimpse of the Danish royal couple. (Photo: © Niklas Møller Jørgensen, DR)

Antje Linde was also ready to see the royal couple with her grandchildren.

- I'm not a big royalist, but I think it's exciting. It's nice that they're taking this with the state visit to Germany. It shows that the royal house still belongs to South Schleswig.

The oldest grandchild was particularly pleased with the sight of King Frederik and Queen Mary.

- I think this will be one of the best experiences of my life. I've always dreamed of seeing the queen and the king – and not just on TV, Eleni Kruse said.

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Two regents have now visited the Danish minority

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The last time the Danish minority in South Schleswig received a visit from a Danish regent was in September 2019. Here, Queen Margrethe arrived with the Dannebrog ship in Flensborg Harbor.

Historically, it is not often that the Danish minority in South Schleswig has received a visit from the regent. The first time was in 1978, when South Schleswig, after 114 years without official regent visits, received a visit from Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik.

Therefore, King Frederik is the second regent to have visited the Danish minority in Germany.

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Part of the German state visit

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A little after 5 p.m., the royal couple left Flensborghus, where many of the onlookers in the crowd in Flensborg got very close to the royal couple.

- It's so nice. Look, they're going. I'm completely nervous, said a nervous Heike Ehlers, who with her friends had set the day aside to welcome the Danish monarchs.

Here you can hear how it sounded when four mature women got a glimpse of Queen Mary and King Frederik.

The royal couple's visit to Flensborg is part of their accession visit to Germany. Monday they were in Berlin, and on Tuesday they visited several places in Schleswig-Holstein and the Danish minority. Among other things, they visited Dannevirke, the largest ancient monument in the north.

They were also warmly welcomed by Danish-minded Germans of all ages.

King Frederik has spoken about the visit to Germany – and about the minorities.

- It's a country that means a lot to our trade and our exports. And there is, of course, a Danish minority south of the border. And there is a minority of Germans in Southern Jutland who feel at home in Denmark, but who also have a heart in Germany. And that kind of thing should not be forgotten when you come from a country like ours.

It is estimated that around 50,000 German state citizens have ties to Denmark and feel Danish.

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