Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who has reigned for more than 50 years and is Europe’s longest-serving monarch, said during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech on Danish television that she will abdicate the throne in early 2024.
The 83-year-old queen said she will hand over the crown to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. on January 14, 2024, 52 years to the day she succeeded her father, King Frederik IX, after his death.
Crown Prince Frederik is 55 years old.
“In February this year I underwent extensive back surgery,” she said during her speech. “Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me. Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future – whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation.
“I have decided that now is the right time,” she said.
“On behalf of the entire population, I would like...
The 83-year-old queen said she will hand over the crown to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. on January 14, 2024, 52 years to the day she succeeded her father, King Frederik IX, after his death.
Crown Prince Frederik is 55 years old.
“In February this year I underwent extensive back surgery,” she said during her speech. “Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me. Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future – whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation.
“I have decided that now is the right time,” she said.
“On behalf of the entire population, I would like...
- 12/31/2023
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is abdicating the throne.
The 83-year-old royal, Europe’s longest-serving monarch, will abdicate the throne on January 14, 2024 after 52 years and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she confirmed Sunday (December 31).
The surprising announcement was made on live TV during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech, during which she discussed a back operation she underwent in February.
Keep reading to find out more…
“The surgery naturally gave rise to thinking about the future – whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation,” she said.
“I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as queen of Denmark. I leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik,” she went on to say.
The queen became the longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of...
The 83-year-old royal, Europe’s longest-serving monarch, will abdicate the throne on January 14, 2024 after 52 years and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she confirmed Sunday (December 31).
The surprising announcement was made on live TV during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech, during which she discussed a back operation she underwent in February.
Keep reading to find out more…
“The surgery naturally gave rise to thinking about the future – whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation,” she said.
“I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as queen of Denmark. I leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik,” she went on to say.
The queen became the longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of...
- 12/31/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a very special wedding on Thursday.
The Prince and Princess of Wales headed to Jordan to see Crown Prince Hussein tie the knot with Rajwa Alseif.
The couple married in an Islamic ceremony at Zahran Palace. It’ll then be followed by a reception at Al Husseiniya Palace with over 1,700 guests.
Kate donned a pink patterned gown by Elie Saab for the outing, while William looked dapper in a navy suit, pale blue tie and white shirt.
The British royals had a chat with the parents of the groom, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, when they arrived, People reported, before greeting the newlyweds after the ceremony.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Jordan ahead of Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding to Rajwa Alseif.
#PrinceandPrincessofWales
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— Thomas – Royal Watcher (@_windsorroyal_) June 1, 2023
Watch: The royal wedding...
The Prince and Princess of Wales headed to Jordan to see Crown Prince Hussein tie the knot with Rajwa Alseif.
The couple married in an Islamic ceremony at Zahran Palace. It’ll then be followed by a reception at Al Husseiniya Palace with over 1,700 guests.
Kate donned a pink patterned gown by Elie Saab for the outing, while William looked dapper in a navy suit, pale blue tie and white shirt.
The British royals had a chat with the parents of the groom, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, when they arrived, People reported, before greeting the newlyweds after the ceremony.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Jordan ahead of Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding to Rajwa Alseif.
#PrinceandPrincessofWales
ITV News pic.twitter.com/n5gIvJbqGD
— Thomas – Royal Watcher (@_windsorroyal_) June 1, 2023
Watch: The royal wedding...
- 6/1/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
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