Queen Margaret of Denmark will abdicate on January 14 and pass the baton to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Queen Margaret of Denmark, Europe's longest-serving monarch, has announced that she will abdicate on January 14 and pass the baton to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Now, a local Danish newspaper has claimed that Queen Margaret told her sons, Crown Prince Frederick and Prince Joachim, that she would abdicate just three days before sharing the news with the world.
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The newspaper made this claim quoting the head of communications of the Danish Royal House.
The Queen made the surprise announcement during her traditional New Year's Eve speech broadcast on Danish television, citing her age and health problems.
“In two weeks I have been queen of Denmark for 52 years,” she said.
The Queen continued: “On January 14, 2024, 52 years after succeeding my beloved father, I will step down as Queen of Denmark. “I will hand the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederick.”
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Commenting on the new claims, royal commentator Brittany, who goes by Royal News Network on X, formerly Twitter, said: “Wow, an interesting report for sure! It seems likely that Queen Margaret had been considering and planning her abdication for some time, but apparently kept it a secret even from her son.”
