Inside the life of Denmark's 'Ashtray Queen' Margrethe II and the ...
Jan 7, 2024 · After more than 50 years on the throne, Denmark's Queen Margrethe is abdicating to her son. But there was one man who could never come as close to the queen as her crown.
What to know about the abdication of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II
Jan 12, 2024 · 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, on Jan. 14, 2024. It’s the first time a Danish monarch has stepped down voluntarily in nearly 900 years.
Abdication of Margrethe II - Wikipedia
Queen Margrethe II made the surprise announcement of her abdication on live television in her New Year's Eve address on 31 December 2023. She said that time had "taken its toll", and her number of ailments had increased, and she cannot undertake as many duties as …
Denmark's Queen Margrethe makes one last public appearance …
Jan 4, 2024 · Queen Margrethe rode through Denmark’s capital in a gilded, horse-drawn coach as she concluded her final public New Year's celebrations before her Jan. 14 abdication after 52 years on the throne.
Margrethe II - Wikipedia
Margrethe II (Danish: [mɑˈkʁeˀtə]; Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid, born 16 April 1940) is a member of the Danish royal family who reigned as Queen of Denmark from 14 January 1972 until her abdication on 14 January 2024.
What to know about the abdication of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II
Jan 11, 2024 · Queen Margrethe is highly popular in Denmark, and so is the monarchy. A recent survey showed 70% of Danes favor it. Margrethe will retain the title of queen after she steps down.
The Danish Royal Family Drama Around Queen Margrethe's …
Jan 5, 2024 · When Queen Margrethe announced on New Year's Eve that she would be abdicating in two weeks' time, it surprised and shocked many around the world. Not only is Margrethe currently Europe's...
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on the …
Dec 31, 2023 · Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, will abdicate on 14 January after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik, she announced on Sunday.
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Step Down - The New York Times
Dec 31, 2023 · Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, the longest-serving monarch in Europe, unexpectedly declared that she would abdicate her throne after more than a half-century, announcing in her New Year’s speech...
Margrethe II, the 'Ashtray Queen' Related to Queen Elizabeth II ...
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark became Europe's longest-reigning living monarch when Queen Elizabeth died, but she's planning to abdicate at age 83.