King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, King Frederik & Queen Mary Lead Europe's Royal New Year Traditions

Exclusive photos offer a front-row look at Europe’s royal New Year traditions.

Europe’s royal calendar was in full ceremonial swing as Spain and Denmark rang in the new year with tradition, pageantry, and polished pomp.

From solemn military honors at Madrid’s Royal Palace to gilded carriage rides and glittering New Year’s dinners in Copenhagen, kings, queens, heirs, and extended royal family members stepped out for a series of high-profile appearances that highlighted the enduring rituals – and evolving roles – of modern monarchy across the continent.

See the exclusive shots below:

King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Princess Leonor attend the Military Easter ceremony at the Royal Palace in Madrid. (Jan. 6, 2026)