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King Frederik and Queen Mary are visiting Østmarka National Park on Tuesday, which is Norway's first urban national park. Photo: Lise Aaserud/Ritzau Scanpix

King’s New Role: Leading with Confidence Among Friends

King Frederik feels it is a new experience to be abroad with Queen Mary not as crown prince couple but as the reigning king and queen. During a visit to Østmarka National Park in Oslo, he expressed the responsibility of being in the forefront now, stating that they both have embraced the role. In Norway and Sweden, they felt comfortable among not just family but also friends during their official state visits. King Frederik was particularly moved by King Harald’s speech during the visit, which reaffirmed future cooperation and support for Frederik’s growth as a monarch. The royal couple visited Norway’s first urban national park, Østmarka, and traveled there by metro with the Norwegian crown prince couple, emphasizing its proximity to the heart of Oslo.