Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

The modern queen consorts of Denmark

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8th January 2024
In the early days of January 2024, the woman born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson will become Denmark’s newest Queen Consort. The brand new Queen Mary will follow in the footsteps of four unique women who have held the title since the House of Glücksborg became the rulers of the country in 1863. Here are those four consorts who are about to be joined by a history making queen.Louise of…
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Princess Leonor attends Pascua Militar for the first time

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7th January 2024
The Princess of Asturias marked another milestone over the weekend: attending her first Pascua Militar alongside her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia.The traditional military event—which translates to ‘Military Easter’ in English—marks the solemn beginning…
Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

Margrethe II on future king and queen, Frederik and Mary: ''you are a credit to Denmark''

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1st January 2024
As she announced her abdication, Queen Margrethe II urged the people of Denmark to give their support to her successor, Frederik, and his wife, Mary, who, from January 14th 2024, will be King and Queen of the country. Margrethe has often spoken of her pride in the couple and her confidence in them to continue the monarchy and the responsibilities that come with it.At his 50th birthday gala…
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The path to a throne for Mary, future Queen of Denmark

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31st December 2023
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has announced her plans to abdicate at the start of 2024. The Danish monarch will step aside on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her reign. She will be succeeded by her son who will become Frederik X of Denmark and at his side will be his wife of 19 years, Mary. She will be the first Australian born consort of any European monarchy. We look at the life of a…
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