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…
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark once revealed the important advice her late mother shared with her. The Crown Princess said that her mother, Henrietta Donaldson, told her: “You can only be yourself.”
Mary added that this advice has gotten her through a lot in…
Cheers for a king and queen in waiting as Denmark's royals arrive for glittering gala
1st January 2024
There were cheers for the man about to become his country’s first king in over half a century as he made his first appearance since the shock news that his reign is about to begin.
Crown Prince Frederik, just a handful more days away from the start of his own reign…
Denmark's Prime Minister speaks of shock in country at abdication of Queen Margrethe
1st January 2024
Denmark’s Prime Minister has spoken of the shock felt by some in the country at the announcement that Queen Margrethe is to abdicate.
The Danish queen said she would stand aside in her traditional New Year’s Eve address and set the date of her abdication for January 14th 2024 when her elder son will succeed as Frederik X.
Denmark’s PM’s New Year’s Day address…
WATCH: Queen Margrethe announces her abdication in New Year's speech
1st January 2024
The Queen of Denmark surprised the world on New Year’s Eve 2023 when she announced her plans to abdicate.
Margrethe II, who had said in past interviews that she wouldn’t give up the throne and would reign until her death, told Denmark she is stepping aside on…
Denmark's Prime Minister on Queen Margrethe: ''she has done honour to the Kingdom''
1st January 2024
Denmark’s Prime Minister has paid an emotional tribute to Queen Margrethe following the monarch’s surprise decision to abdicate.
Just minutes after the Queen of Denmark revealed that she would step aside in early January, PM Mette Frederiksen described…
Margrethe II on future king and queen, Frederik and Mary: ''you are a credit to Denmark''
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…
The first details of how the reign of Queen Margrethe II will end have been revealed.
The Queen of Denmark announced she will abdicate during her New Year’s Eve speech and confirmed she will step aside on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has announced her reign will end in January 2024. She will abdicate her throne on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her accession. She became one of the most successful and popular monarchs in her country’s history, despite having…
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…
