Denmark welcomes new King as Queen Margrethe II abdicates
Jan 14, 2024 · Frederik X is now the King of Denmark, following the formal abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II. Tens of thousands of Danes have gathered in Copenhagen to witness the historic succession
Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch announces abdication live …
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has announced her surprise abdication in a new year TV address. She will formally step down on 14 January, which will be 52 years to the day since she became queen.
Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren
Oct 3, 2022 · Queen Margrethe II said she wanted to keep the monarch in "keeping with the times" The Queen of Denmark has apologised after stripping four of her grandchildren of their royal titles - but has not ...
Queen Margrethe: Will abdication cause a ripple effect? - BBC
When Queen Margrethe II of Denmark steps down on Sunday, many Danes will be bereft. Now that she is abdicating in favour of Crown Prince Frederik, 55, the question is whether she has broken a ...
Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures
Dec 31, 2023 · Queen Margrethe II announced her surprise abdication in a new year TV address on Sunday. She will formally step down on 14 January 2024, 52 years to the day since she became queen Pictures subject ...
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark embarks on final ride in gold …
Jan 4, 2024 · Queen Margrethe II will formally step down on 14 January, after announcing her surprise abdication on New Year's Eve.
Watch: Queen Margrethe II signs instrument of abdication - BBC
Jan 14, 2024 · Margrethe, who spent 52 years on the throne, announced she was stepping down on television on New Year’s Eve. On Sunday she signed the instrument of abdication, passing the crown to her son.
Denmark's Prince Henrik, who wanted to be king, dies at 83 - BBC
Feb 14, 2018 · Prince Henrik of Denmark, the husband of Queen Margrethe who was famous for his public unhappiness at never being named king, has died at the age of 83.
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark marks 40 years on the throne
Jan 12, 2012 · Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is marking the 40th anniversary of her succession to the country's throne. She became the first female sovereign of Denmark in 1972 following the death of her father ...
Queen of Denmark announces abdication live on TV - BBC
Dec 31, 2023 · The Queen of Denmark has announced her abdication in her New Year address live on television. Europe's longest reigning monarch said she will abdicate in January, leaving the throne to her son ...