While Denmark had adopted the Salic Law, this only affected the descendants of Frederick III of Denmark, who was the first hereditary monarch of Denmark (before him, the kingdom was officially elective).
În timp ce Danemarca a adoptat Legea Salică, acest lucru a afectat pe urmașii lui Frederic al III-lea al Danemarcei, care a fost primul monarh ereditar al Danemarcei (înainte de el, regatul a fost oficial electiv).