Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary: their friendships throughout Europe

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13th January 2024
They’re about to become Europe’s newest king and queen, so let’s look at how Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary have enjoyed deep friendships with other members of Europe’s reigning royal families. The Scandinavian royals are particularly close: they are known to see each other in between official events and sometimes vacation together. The three heirs, Frederik, Crown…
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Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

Poignant tribute to Queen Margrethe in the heart of her capital

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13th January 2024
Denmark is preparing to say goodbye to the reign of Queen Margrethe II but the wave of tributes pouring in aren’t limited to her own kingdom. In the heart of her capital, Copenhagen, a particularly poignant tribute has been made to the current longest reigning monarch in Europe. The French embassy in the Danish city has projected a huge ‘Merci’ across its facade with the…
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Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

Aarhus Cathedral, the setting for a service marking the start of a new reign

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10th January 2024
On 14 January, Denmark will have a new monarch. With Queen Margrethe’s abdication, King Frederik will ascend the throne. While the Danish monarch does not have a coronation to mark the new reign, there will be a service for this historic moment on 21 January at Aarhus Cathedral.  Aarhus Cathedral is the main cathedral for the Diocese of Aarhus, a diocese in the Church of Denmark. It is still…
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Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

Queen Margrethe's abdication will be quick - new details released

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8th January 2024
Queen Margrethe’s abdication will take a matter of seconds and will be done by 2.15pm on January 14th 2024. New details released by the Royal Family of Denmark indicate that the change of throne will be a fast matter. The Council of State which will see the historic move will start at 2pm on January 14th with Queen Margrethe surrounded by her son, Frederik, and his son…
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