What is the name of the Danish New Year's Eve speech traditionally broadcast by the monarch?

The Danish monarch's traditional broadcast is called the King's New Year's Speech.

In Danish, it is known as the Kongens nytårstale. The speech is delivered by the reigning monarch on New Year's Eve and broadcast to the nation. It is a formal annual address that reflects on the past year and offers wishes for the year ahead.

The tradition began in 1941, when King Christian X delivered the first New Year's speech in the modern series. Since then, the address has become a recurring national ritual. Queen Margrethe II delivered the speech for decades before King Frederik X became monarch in January 2024 and inherited the tradition.

The speech is one element of a broader Danish New Year's Eve culture that includes festive meals, fireworks, and the custom of jumping from a chair at midnight. These practices are separate traditions, so the royal broadcast should not be confused with the Prime Minister's political statements or the monarch's Christmas message.