Queen Margrethe abdicates the throne in surprise New Year’s Eve announcement

In a move that stunned the nation, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced her abdication during her live televised address on New Year’s Eve. Her son Crown Prince Frederik will take the throne.

Lena Hunter

Jan 2, 2024

In a move that stunned the nation, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced her abdication during her live televised address on New Year’s Eve. Her son Crown Prince Frederik will take the throne.

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