The red carpet was rolled out for the Danish royal family yesterday, as they hosted their annual Royal New Year's reception. Queen Margrethe, 74, and her husband Prince Henrik, 80, hosted the VIP bash at Amalienborg Castle and hundreds of well-wishers gathered at the entrance to watch the guests arrive. Queen Margrethe's son Crown Prince Frederik, 46, and his wife princess Mary were greeted with thunderous applause as the exited the car and made their way up to the castle doors. Scroll down for video Denmark's Queen Margrethe hosted her annual New Year reception in Copenhagen. She was joined by Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary at Amalienborg Castle
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Queen Margrethe hosted her annual New Year reception in Copenhagen
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She joined Princes Frederik and Joachim and their wives Mary and Marie
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Hundreds of well-wishers watched Danish royal family and guests arrive
The Queen's youngest son @placeholder, 45, also wore military uniform, while his wife Princess Marie of Denmark, 38, wore a peach chiffon dress and a diamond tiara.