Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

The last king of Denmark until now: the Frederick who changed everything

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9th January 2024
Denmark hasn’t had a king for over half a century. However, in 2024, all that will change as Margrethe II abdicates and her throne passes to her son who becomes Frederik X. He shares his name with the last man to reign – his grandfather, Frederick IX. And it’s thanks to his groundbreaking granddad that the throne passes to him at all. Denmark’s last king of the 20th century…
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The Kings of Denmark called Frederick

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9th January 2024
With the accession of King Frederik X on January 14 2024, we take a look at the King Fredericks of Denmark. Frederick I (1523-1533) Attributed to Jacob Binck, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The first Frederick reigned for two days short of a decade, but packed…
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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 of the military’s new year and is attended annually by the King and Queen. It coincides with the…
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Norway

King Harald talks of 'defiant hope' in New Year's Eve speech

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31st December 2023
King Harald shared a message of hope heading into 2024 in his annual New Year’s Eve speech. “Tonight I want to encourage you to light candles,” the King said. “A light for all who suffer in wars and conflicts. A light for people we miss. And a light for hope.” Speaking from the Royal Palace in Oslo, King Harald said that for us to have hope, we have to think of ourselves as a…
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Denmark

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…
Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

Queen Margrethe announces she is to abdicate after 52 years

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31st December 2023
Queen Margrethe has announced that she plans to abdicate in January 2024 during her annual New Year’s Eve speech. In a stunning announcement, the Queen 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.” Her speech touched upon the…
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