The Queen of Denmark has announced her abdication in her traditional New Year’s Eve speech.
Prince Frederik, son of Queen Margrethe II, will become heir to the throne on January 14, 52 years after the death of his father, King Frederik IX, in 1972. The 83-year-old Queen, known for her love of dogs, photography and fashion, is Europe’s longest-serving royal.
In a televised speech, he explained that he made the decision after undergoing back surgery in February.
He said: ‘This surgery naturally gave rise to thinking about the future, is it time to pass this responsibility on to the next generation?
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‘I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024, I will step down as Queen of Denmark, 52 years after succeeding my beloved father.’
Danish Prime Minister Matt Frederiksen paid tribute to the Queen, thanking her for her ‘lifelong dedication and tireless efforts’.
Born in 1940, Margrethe has had great support from her countrymen throughout her life. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen and was admired by the Danes for her manners and her skills as a linguist and designer.
He was educated in the UK, spending time at Girton College Cambridge and the London School of Economics.
And he is known for photography, translation, costume and set design, and his passion for archeology and his refusal to quit smoking.
In 2007, she was praised for wearing a brightly colored floral raincoat to Queen Sonja of Norway’s 70th birthday party.
Her husband Prince Henrik, whom she married in 1967, died in 2018 at the age of 83.
In July 2022 they celebrated their golden jubilee with a number of events held across Denmark. A month later she became the longest-serving woman in Europe after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal commentator Alastair Bruce gave his reaction to the announcement on Sky News. He said: ‘She hasn’t been very well recently. He was complaining of back pain. He underwent some surgeries.
‘And I think it’s recognized that since her husband Prince Henrik died, her energy levels have dropped and I think it’s probably something she’s been planning for a while. was doing.’
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2024-04-26 22:25:26