People of Denmark react to Queen Margrethe’s abdication
11 months, 3 weeks 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 Queen Margrethe II tests positive after UK monarch's funeral Kimie Sandborg Randorf considers it a “huge deal” as “the last time a Danish monarch abdicated was in 1146”.

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Queen Margrethe of Denmark, 84, undertakes first engagement since being hospitalised following a fall
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Queen Margrethe of Denmark, 84, undertakes first engagement since being hospitalised following a fall

Daily Mail  

The royal returned to work to present the Ebbe Munck award in Copenhagen Queen Margrethe of Denmark appeared in very positive spirits on Tuesday as she undertook her first engagement since being hospitalised two months ago. Queen Margrethe of Denmark appeared in very positive spirits on Tuesday as she undertook her first engagement since being hospitalised two months ago The …

King Frederik of Denmark gives a health update on his mother Queen Margrethe, 84, after she was hospitalised following a fall
3 months 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
11 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

King Frederik X asks for the support of his 'beloved wife' and family in emotional first speech after being crowned - and promises to be a modern monarch 'of tomorrow' - as he seals the moment with a
11 months, 1 week ago

King Frederik X asks for the support of his 'beloved wife' and family in emotional first speech after being crowned - and promises to be a modern monarch 'of tomorrow' - as he seals the moment with a

Daily Mail  

Video captured Margrethe listening to public sing to her outside Amalienborg An emotional King Frederik promised to be a modern monarch 'of tomorrow' as he asked his 'beloved wife' and family for support during a new reign - but a body language expert has questioned how 'spontaneous' his kiss with Queen Mary was, as he sealed the moment with a …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication. Her son becomes king
11 months, 1 week 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 …

How Queen Margrethe II became Denmark's - and Europe's - beloved monarch, as royal prepares to abdicate the throne today
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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’s King Frederik X takes the throne after queen steps down
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Denmark’s queen makes one last public appearance before stepping down in a rare abdication
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark’s queen makes one last public appearance before stepping down in a rare abdication

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Europe’s longest reigning monarch Queen Margrethe rode through Denmark’s capital Thursday in a gilded, horse-drawn coach as she concluded her final public New Year’s before her abdication later this month. Margrethe rode in the so-called Gold Coach — pulled by six white horses — that is used when the monarch rides from the royal residence at the …

Denmark’s queen makes last public appearance before stepping down in rare abdication
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark’s queen makes last public appearance before stepping down in rare abdication

LA Times  

Queen Margrethe waves from a horse-drawn coach on a ride to the Danish parliament building in Copenhagen on Thursday. Europe’s longest-reigning monarch, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, rode through her country’s capital Thursday in a gilded, horse-drawn coach as she concluded her last New Year celebrations before her abdication later this month. Thousands braved the freezing temperatures, strong winds, snow and …

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?
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Scaled-down festivities in Denmark for queen’s 50-year reign
2 years, 3 months ago

Scaled-down festivities in Denmark for queen’s 50-year reign

Associated Press  

HELSINKI — Scaled-down celebrations took place Sunday in Denmark marking 50 years on the throne by Queen Margrethe, whose reign is now Europe’s longest following the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. Dampened celebrations were ordered Friday by the 82-year-old Margrethe — now also the only female monarch in the world — in respect for Britain’s late queen, who died …

In shadow of pandemic, Danish queen marks 50 years on throne
2 years, 11 months ago

In shadow of pandemic, Danish queen marks 50 years on throne

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe marked her 50 years on the throne of Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy Friday, with some of the planned festivities postponed for September due to the pandemic. When she has a break from official duties, Margrethe — Europe’s second longest reigning monarch after Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II — paints, sketches, illustrates books, creates church textiles …

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