It appears as though Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s abdication news came as a surprise not only to the world but to her sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, too. According to Danish newspaper Berlingske, Frederik found out about his mother’s plans to abdicate the throne on Dec. 28 — just three days before her official … Read more
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has made her final public appearance as monarch ahead of her abrupt abdication next week. The 83-year-old sovereign traveled in a luxurious carriage from Copenhagen’s Amalienborg Palace to Christiansborg Palace for a plush New Year’s reception Thursday. The smiling queen waved to royalists lining the snowy streets of the Danish capital … Read more
King Charles could be giving up the throne early in favor of Prince William just as Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is, according to royal experts. The 83-year-old sovereign — third cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II — revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan. 14. … Read more
Could Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s decision to abdicate her throne in favor of her son Crown Prince Frederik be a ploy to save his marriage? The 83-year-old sovereign, who is Queen Elizabeth’s third cousin, revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan. 14. Some have wondered … Read more