Queen Margrethe II became the country’s first monarch in nearly 900 years to voluntarily abdicate the throne.
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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark officially abdicated, and her son Frederick X became the new king. This was reported by Reuters on Sunday, January 14.
Margrethe II signed an abdication document – this meant that her 55-year-old son Frederick X would automatically become king. Thus, Margrethe II ended her 52-year reign as Denmark’s longest-reigning monarch.
Queen Margrethe II became the country’s first monarch in nearly 900 years to voluntarily abdicate the throne. His last words after he completed the abdication procedure were: “God save the king.”
#Queen #Margrethe is signed to #Declaration of #Abdication!
#King #Frederik X and Crown Prince Christian moved seats in the Council of State because Queen Margethe was no longer Queen.#Denmark #Queen #King pic.twitter.com/vijEpbYKjX— Bruce P. Stuart (@brcplmrstrt) January 14, 2024
Frederick X, 55, will be formally proclaimed king from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace later on Sunday. The announcement will be made by Prime Minister Matte Frederiksen.
Upon his accession to the throne, Crown Prince Frederick will have the title HRH King Frederick X. His wife, Crown Princess Mary, will become HRH Queen Mary.
Let’s remember that on December 31, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced in her New Year’s speech that she will step down as king after 52 years in office. He explained his decision due to health problems.
Source: korrespondent
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