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is set to put on a united front as celebrates his birthday later this month. On May 26, the royal will turn 57-years-old, and in a statement put out by the Danish royal household, they revealed that the family will appear on the balcony of Frederik VIII's Palace at midday.

This has prompted reaction from fans who are excited for the upcoming celebrations at Brockdorff's Palace. One said: "Long live the king [translated], whereas another fan sent "heartfelt congratulations" online ahead of the King's important day.

The news of the celebrations come as last Wednesday and had to cancel her engagements.

The palace has since confirmed that the 85-year-old is now "recovering and in good spirits". The statement further detailed: "Her Majesty is well and is now back in her residence at Fredensborg Palace."

Margrethe, who abdicated in 2024 in favour of her son, King Frederik, was admitted to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen with a cold on Wednesday. , including a visit to the Sankt Lukas Foundation's 125th anniversary celebration.

Detailing the hospitalisation, the palace said: "HM Queen Margrethe admitted to Rigshospitalet. As a result of the cold that HM has contracted, it has been decided that the Queen will be admitted to Rigshospitalet for observation as a precaution."

The former Queen was last seen on the previous Sunday, during a church service in connection with the 80th anniversary of Denmark's liberation.

Last month, the birthday. marked her 18th birthday with lavish celebrations as she attended a theatre performance in Copenhagen with her family - her actual birthday fell on April 21.

The princess was accompanied by her mother , 53, father, , 56, and twin siblings, Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent, 14, and Count Nikolai, 25, and Count Felix of Monzepat, 22, the sons of Prince Joachim.

From 2025 onwards, Princess Isabella will also have her birthday added into the rotation of annual flag days, which are the official dates when the national flag is traditionally flown.