Queen Margrethe II abdication RECAP: British royals Charles and Camilla send 'very best wishes' to King Frederik X as he is proclaimed Denmark's monarch after his tearful mother, 83, abdicates with to
1 year, 2 months ago

Queen Margrethe II abdication RECAP: British royals Charles and Camilla send 'very best wishes' to King Frederik X as he is proclaimed Denmark's monarch after his tearful mother, 83, abdicates with to

Daily Mail  

'Abdication has become more common because people are becoming older and older,' Lars Hovbakke Sorsen, a Danish historian and lecturer. As Queen Margarthe steps aside, here is a look at some other European sovereigns who have handed over their thrones to their younger and more energetic heirs in recent years: Akihito of Japan: Emperor Akihito abdicated in 2019 at the age of 85, citing age and declining health in his decision to hand over the throne to his son, Emperor Naruhito. Spanish prosecutors had to shelve their case after concluding that the alleged misconduct, involving millions of euros in undeclared accounts, happened when Juan Carlos had legal immunity as king. Beatrix was quickly followed in her abdication by her Belgian counterpart, King Albert II, and not long after that by Spain's Juan Carlos. Albert II of Belgium Three months after Beatrix's abdication, King Albert II decided to hand over the throne his son, Philippe.

Spain Japan Carlos Juan Beatrix Juan Carlos Abdication King Albert Tearful Mother  tearful  mother  queen  carlos  son  abdication  monarch  recap  king  albert  send  older  wishes  proclaimed  x  hand  juan  royals  ii  throne

History of this topic

King Frederik of Denmark gives a health update on his mother Queen Margrethe, 84, after she was hospitalised following a fall
6 months, 1 week ago

King Frederik of Denmark gives a health update on his mother Queen Margrethe, 84, after she was hospitalised following a fall

Daily Mail  

The queen, 86, fell at her home on the island of Zealand King Frederik of Denmark has given a health update on his mother, Queen Margrethe, after she was hospitalised following a fall. She is pictured last week in at the Karen Blixen Museum in Copenhagen The Danish Queen was succeeded by her eldest son Frederik pictured with his Australian-born …

Margrethe of Denmark's abdication was 'damage control' and a 'strategic move' to make her daughter-in-law Queen and avoid 'Mary divorcing Frederik' following 'affair' rumours, claims royal expert
1 year, 2 months ago

Margrethe of Denmark's abdication was 'damage control' and a 'strategic move' to make her daughter-in-law Queen and avoid 'Mary divorcing Frederik' following 'affair' rumours, claims royal expert

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe used her New Year's Eve speech to announce her abdication There's nothing quite like a meddling mother-in-law - and it appears even a Queen isn't above trying to interfere with her son and daughter-in-law's relationship if it arguably means it will save the future of her country's monarchy. Potential tensions possibly still in Frederik and Mary's marriage were …

Queen Margrethe's heartwarming tribute to late husband Prince Henrik revealed as she becomes first Danish monarch to abdicate in 900 years
1 year, 2 months ago

Queen Margrethe's heartwarming tribute to late husband Prince Henrik revealed as she becomes first Danish monarch to abdicate in 900 years

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe of Denmark paid heartwarming tribute to her late husband Prince Henrik as she stepped down as monarch yesterday. In February 2018, the Danish Royal Family announced that Prince Henrik - who was married to Queen Margrethe for 51 years - had passed away 'peacefully in his sleep'. Henrik passed away in 2018 The mother-of-two, 83, wore a purple …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication. Her son becomes king
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication. Her son becomes king

Hindustan Times  

Denmark’s prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son. Wearing a magenta outfit, Margrethe signed her abdication during a meeting with the Danish Cabinet at the Christiansborg Palace, a vast …

'God save the King': Queen Margrethe II's last words before leaving State of Council - where she SIGNED her abdication after 52 years on the throne - are revealed, according to reports... as she heads
1 year, 2 months ago

'God save the King': Queen Margrethe II's last words before leaving State of Council - where she SIGNED her abdication after 52 years on the throne - are revealed, according to reports... as she heads

Daily Mail  

Video captured Margrethe listening to public sing to her outside Amalienborg Queen Margrethe II has signed her historic abdication after 52 years as monarch, Danish broadcaster DR has said - and BBC reports say that her poignant last words before leaving the Council of State were: 'God save the King'. Pictured at the Council of State meeting Denmark's former Queen …

How Queen Margrethe II became Denmark's - and Europe's - beloved monarch, as royal prepares to abdicate the throne today
1 year, 2 months ago

How Queen Margrethe II became Denmark's - and Europe's - beloved monarch, as royal prepares to abdicate the throne today

Daily Mail  

Today Denmark prepares to welcome Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Crown Princess Mary as its new King and Queen. Margrethe II was the eldest of the three daughters of King Frederik IX of Denmark, and succeeded him to the throne in 1972 People gather in the early in the morning at Christiansborg Palace Square ahead of the proclamation of …

How Queen Margrethe of Denmark stripped her own grandchildren of their titles - who will miss out on their aunt and uncle taking the throne because they're busy with school
1 year, 2 months ago

How Queen Margrethe of Denmark stripped her own grandchildren of their titles - who will miss out on their aunt and uncle taking the throne because they're busy with school

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe stripped four of her grandchildren of their royal titles in 2022 The abdication of Queen Margrethe II will be formalised in Denmark today - but some Royal Family members won't be able to miss school to attend the historic event, even if it's to see their uncle be crowned King. Queen Margrethe announced her abdication on New Year's …

Denmark’s queen is abdicating the throne. More royals have been doing that lately
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark’s queen is abdicating the throne. More royals have been doing that lately

Associated Press  

Queen Margrethe II will become Denmark’s first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she hands over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik, on Sunday. He had once been so popular that many Spaniards would say that they were “not monarchists, but Juan Carlists.” Those who remember him in his younger years recall the key role he …

Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates
1 year, 2 months ago

Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son. Queen Margrethe II has become Denmark's first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she handed over …

Denmark to proclaim a new king as Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark to proclaim a new king as Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Around 2 p.m., Queen Margrethe II will sign her …

Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after queen steps down
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after queen steps down

Al Jazeera  

The succession was formalised the moment Queen Margrethe II signed the formal declaration of her abdication. Denmark’s King Frederik X has ascended the throne, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who has formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch. Margrethe, 83, stunned the nation on New Year’s Eve when she announced she planned to become the first Danish monarch in …

What to know about the abdication of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II
1 year, 2 months ago

What to know about the abdication of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Queen Margrethe II, Denmark’s monarch for more than half a century, stunned her country when she announced on New Year’s Eve that she will hand over the throne to her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik. Here are five things to know about the abdication of Margrethe, currently the longest-reigning monarch in Europe: WHY IS DENMARK’S QUEEN MARGRETHE …

Danish queen in her last public appearance before she steps down in rare abdication
1 year, 2 months ago

Danish queen in her last public appearance before she steps down in rare abdication

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Europe's longest reigning monarch Queen …

People of Denmark react to Queen Margrethe’s abdication
1 year, 2 months ago

People of Denmark react to Queen Margrethe’s abdication

Live Mint  

In an unforeseen New Year's Eve address, Queen Margrethe of Denmark declared her abdication after 52 years. The Queen's health concerns, particularly following back surgery, played a crucial role in her decision. Hotelier Martin Ebmark called the Queen’s decision “a real shock” while Morten Pelch said he cried when he came to know about the Queen’s decision. Also Read: Danish …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe broke 'invisible pact' between Scandinavian monarchs to never abdicate, royal expert says - but could her shock announcement cause a domino effect in Sweden and Norway?
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe broke 'invisible pact' between Scandinavian monarchs to never abdicate, royal expert says - but could her shock announcement cause a domino effect in Sweden and Norway?

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe of Denmark shocked royal watchers around the world as she rang in the new year by announcing her abdication following 52 years on the throne. Then-Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, then-Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Prince Joachim of Denmark arrive for the Queen's 83rd birthday celebrations at Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen on April 16, 2023 After the …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe is abdicating 'to save her son Crown Prince Frederik's marriage to Princess Mary - and the Crown - amid rumours of his affair with a Mexican socialite', experts say
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe is abdicating 'to save her son Crown Prince Frederik's marriage to Princess Mary - and the Crown - amid rumours of his affair with a Mexican socialite', experts say

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe acted decisively to end her reign and promote her son Crown Prince Frederik in a 'shrewd' bid to save the Danish monarchy and avert the 'disaster' of his marriage to Crown Princess Mary crumbling amid rumours of his affair, royal experts told MailOnline today. Pictured: Her Majesty during her New Year's speech, in which she announced her abdication …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on throne
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on throne

The Hindu  

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced on Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. Queen Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to “thoughts about the future” and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. Danish Prime Minister …

Queen Margrethe's scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik will take the throne just months after rumours of an 'affair' with a Mexican socialite rocked the royal household
1 year, 2 months ago

Queen Margrethe's scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik will take the throne just months after rumours of an 'affair' with a Mexican socialite rocked the royal household

Daily Mail  

As Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces she will abdicate the throne after a 52-year reign, the country will face a new future under the rule of her scandal-hit son, Crown Prince Frederik. Photos of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Genoveva Casanova on a night out in Madrid without his wife Crown Princess Mary emerged in October. Both Mary and …

How Denmark's Queen Margrethe sparked a royal row by stripping her own grandchildren of their titles
1 year, 2 months ago

How Denmark's Queen Margrethe sparked a royal row by stripping her own grandchildren of their titles

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe of Denmark tonight announced her shock abdication after 52 years on the throne. Queen Margrethe of Denmark tonight announced her shock abdication after 52 years on the throne The Danish Queen has said the decision was intended to allow her grandchildren to live normal lives without royal obligations Denmark's Prince Felix, Princess Marie, Prince Joachim, Princess Athena, Prince …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces shock abdication in New Year's Eve speech: Monarch who stripped relatives of royal titles in 2022 will stand aside for her scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces shock abdication in New Year's Eve speech: Monarch who stripped relatives of royal titles in 2022 will stand aside for her scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik

Daily Mail  

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14 next year after 52 years on the throne, she announced during her traditional New Year's Eve speech. The Danish Queen will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik pictured with his Australian-born wife Crown Princess Mary Margrethe II was the eldest of the three daughters of King Frederik IX …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on the throne
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on the throne

Al Jazeera  

The Danish queen announces January 14 abdication during New Year’s Eve address live on TV, making way for son, Crown Prince Frederik. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she said in her annual New Year’s speech. The 83-year-old queen, who …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne Jan. 14
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne Jan. 14

LA Times  

Queen Margrethe II gives a New Year’s speech and announces her abdication from Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg Castle, in Copenhagen on Sunday. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to leave the throne to make way for her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The queen announced during her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate on Jan. 14, which …

Queen Margrethe of Denmark reveals why she stripped her grandchildren's titles
2 years, 1 month ago

Queen Margrethe of Denmark reveals why she stripped her grandchildren's titles

Daily Mail  

It came as a shock last year when Queen Margrethe II of Denmark stripped Prince Joachim's four children of their prince and princess titles. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, 82, has now revealed she thought that it was better for her to strip their titles rather then leave the burden to Crown Prince Frederik as the future King It was …

Danish queen to undergo ‘major back surgery’
2 years, 1 month ago

Danish queen to undergo ‘major back surgery’

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, whose half-century reign makes her Europe’s longest-serving monarch, will undergo “major back surgery” later this month, the royal palace said Wednesday. The 82-year-monarch will be hospitalized afterward and undergo “a longer rehabilitation process,” the royal household said in a statement. Margrethe has decided to undergo “major back surgery” on Feb. 22 after consulting …

Margrethe of Denmark felt 'compelled' to apologise following criticism by her son Prince Joachim
2 years, 5 months ago

Margrethe of Denmark felt 'compelled' to apologise following criticism by her son Prince Joachim

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe of Denmark's public apology after making the decision to strip her grandchildren of their royal titles suggests there is a 'huge conflict' and she is frightened of appearing like an 'ice queen', royal experts have claimed. A bitter royal row within the household has unfolded in recent days after Queen Margrethe, 82, announced she would be removing princely …

Prince Joachim of Denmark admits his relationship with his brother is 'complicated'
2 years, 5 months ago

Prince Joachim of Denmark admits his relationship with his brother is 'complicated'

Daily Mail  

Prince Joachim of Denmark has admitted his relationship with his brother Crown Prince Frederik is 'complicated' - and that he still hasn't heard from his mother Queen Margrethe II after she stripped his children of their royal titles. Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark have admitted their relationship with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary is 'complicated' - …

Albert II, former king of Belgium, admits he fathered a child in an affair in the 1960s
5 years, 2 months ago

Albert II, former king of Belgium, admits he fathered a child in an affair in the 1960s

CNN  

CNN — The former king of Belgium, Albert II, has acknowledged that he fathered a daughter in an affair in the 1960s, marking the end of a paternity suit that he has contested for seven years. DIRK WAEM/AFP/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images Those test results confirmed that he was Boel’s father, Albert II’s lawyers acknowledged in a statement released Monday to …

Belgian king abdicates to make way for son Philippe
11 years, 8 months ago

Belgian king abdicates to make way for son Philippe

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Belgium is set to welcome …

Discover Related