Denmark's King Frederik X appears before huge crowds after taking the throne
Monday, 15 January 2024 Denmark's King Frederik X ascended the throne on Sunday, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch, with large and admiring crowds gathered in the capital to witness history. Margrethe, 83, stunned the nation on New Year's Eve when she announced she planned to become the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to voluntarily relinquish the throne.
Frederik X becomes Denmark's new king after the abdication of his mother Queen Margrethe, ushering in a new era for the country's monarchy. More than 100,000 Danes turned out to watch the historic event, and the royal family remains hugely popular in the Scandinavian nation.
Join us as we witness a historic moment in Denmark's history! Queen Margrethe II steps down after a remarkable 52-year reign, paving the way for Crown Prince Frederik to ascend the throne. The nation..
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II , Announces the End of Her Long Reign.
On December 31, Queen Margrethe
of Denmark announced that she would
abdicate her throne after 52 years. .
Associated Press..
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Monday, 15 January 2024
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