Queen Mary celebrates first birthday after Margrethe II abdication

Queen Mary celebrates first birthday after Margrethe II abdication Queen Mary is celebrating her 52nd birthday today February 5, her first birthday as Queen of Denmark after  Margrethe II abdicated last month. The Denmark’s royal family shared a lovely photo of the queen with her father to mark Mary’s special day. The photo was posted … Read more

Queen Margrethe II’s Son King Frederik X Officially Takes Throne After She Abdicates

It’s the end of one royal era, but the beginning of another! On Sunday, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II officially abdicated the throne, making her eldest son, King Frederik X, the country’s new reigning monarch.  The Queen made her final major decision during a Council of State at Christiansborg Palace. There, Margrethe was filmed seated next to … Read more

Denmark’s King Frederik Takes Throne As Margrethe Abdicates

Denmark ushered in a new era on Sunday as King Frederik X ascended to the throne after his mother, Queen Margrethe II, formally signed her abdication, ending her 52-year reign as Denmark’s longest-serving monarch. The formal transfer of power occurred at a meeting of the Council of State at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, where thousands … Read more

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication. Her son Frederik X to become king

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II signed her historic abdication on Sunday, paving the way for her son Frederik X to immediately become king, Danish broadcaster DR reported. Margrethe, 83, is the first Danish monarch to voluntarily relinquish the throne in nearly 900 years since King Erik III Lam stepped down to enter a … Read more

King of Sweden sends special message to Queen Margrethe on day of her abdication

King of Sweden says on Queen Margrethe’s abdication day “On this historic day, my family and I wish you every happiness and prosperity in the future” King of Sweden sends special message to Queen Margrethe on day of her abdication King of Sweden Carl Gustaf has sent a very special message to Denmark’s Queen Margrethe … Read more

What to Know About Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, Prince Frederik

It’s a historic week for the Danish royal family, as Queen Margrethe II will officially become the first monarch to abdicate the throne in 900 years.  On Jan. 14, Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik, 55, is set to take the throne alongside his wife, currently Crown Princess Mary, 51, whose appointment as the first Australian-born Queen … Read more

Royal family announces changes in titles after Queen Margrethe abdication

Denmark’s popular Queen Margrethe II, Europe’s longest-serving monarch, said Sunday that she would abdicate on January 14 and pass the baton to her son Crown Prince Frederik Royal family announces changes in titles after Queen Margrethe abdication Denmark’s royal family has announced new titles for the senior royals when Crown Prince Frederik accedes to the … Read more

Queen Margrethe II Of Denmark Will Abdicate The Throne After 52 Years

Queen Margrethe of Denmark kicked off 2024 with a royal surprise! During her official New Year’s Eve address on Sunday, Denmark’s longest-reigning royal announced that she will officially abdicate the throne on Jan. 14, — 52-years after she took the throne.  Her majesty’s oldest son, Crown Prince Frederik and his wife, Crown Princess Mary, will … Read more

King Charles urged to abdicate for Prince William, follow in Queen Margrethe footsteps

‘King Charles, after a long apprenticeship, has proved an active and popular figure in his term of office’ King Charles urged to abdicate for Prince William, follow in Queen Margrethe footsteps Britain’s King Charles has been urged to step down as monarch and handover the crown to his elder son and heir to throne Prince … Read more

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II unexpectedly announces she’s stepping down

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II surprised her country on New Year’s Eve by announcing live on television that she was abdicating the throne. The 83-year-old queen, who made the shock announcement during her traditional evening New Year’s Eve speech, will be succeeded by her eldest son. She will step down on Jan. 14. “I will leave … Read more