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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.
Jan 7, 2024 · The 6-foot tall chain-smoking monarch is expected to dedicate her retirement to the things she loves most: languages, the arts and taking long walks around Copenhagen alone. Despite the personal sacrifices she made to wear the crown, Margrethe said she never once regretted her surprise role.
Dec 31, 2023 · Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has announced her surprise abdication in a new year TV address. She will formally step down on 14 January, which will be 52 years to the day since she became...
Aug 2, 2024 · Learn about the life and reign of Margrethe II, who became Europe's longest-serving monarch in 2022 and abdicated in 2024. Explore her interests in archaeology and arts, her family and state visits, and her role in Danish history.
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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.
Dec 31, 2023 · Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The queen announced during her New Year’s speech on Sunday that she would step down on Jan. 14th.
Learn about the life and reign of Denmark's longest-serving monarch, who will abdicate in 2024. Find out about her family, education, patronages, artistic work and more.
