Watch live: Danish Queen Margrethe II abdicates after 52 years on the throne
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Danish Queen Margrethe II will officially step down today (14 January) after 52 years on the throne.
The monarch made the announcement on New Year’s Eve that she would become the first in almost 900 years of Danish history to give up the title, citing her recent back surgery as one of the decision-making factors.
Today she will sign an abdication at a state council, making Crown Prince Frederik the new kng.
The Danish prime minister will mark Frederik’s new reign from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace and the King will be part of a carriage ride, however, there will be no major ceremony, unlike in the UK.
Local news sources reported that Frederik only learned of Queen Margrethe’s decision three days before it became public.
Frederik has trained in all three branches of the Danish Armed Forces, and has been a big advocate for sustainability issues and women’s rights.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments