In a historic announcement, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark disclosed her decision to step down from the throne on January 14, 2024, exactly 52 years after succeeding her late father, King Frederik IX.

Frederik officially became King of Denmark on January 14 2023, signing the paperwork for the role to be transferred over, although Margrethe has still kept her title as Queen. In another snap p ...

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Europe's current longest-serving monarch, unexpectedly announced her abdication in a New Year's Eve speech. She will formally step down on 14 January - exactly 52 ...

Queen Margrethe II reigned as Queen of Denmark from 14 January 1972 until her abdication on 14 January 2024. She has been succeeded by her son, King Frederik X, and his wife, Queen Mary.

Europe’s longest reigning monarch Queen Margrethe II rode through Denmark’s capital in a gilded, horse-drawn coach as she concluded her final public New Year’s before her abdication later ...