Even Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was unaware of the queen’s intentions until right before the announcement. Margrethe had informed Frederik and his younger brother Joachim just three days ...

Thousands of people spontaneously break into the Danish national anthem outside Christianborg Palace after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen proclaims the new king.

Queen Margrethe of Denmark's abdication announcement on New Year's Eve came as a shock to citizens. ... Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen delivers her New Year's speech on Jan. 1.

Queen Margrethe II shocked Denmark in a speech Sunday and revealed she's giving up ... Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed the decision in a news release that paid tribute to the ...

Danish King Frederik X Succeeds Queen Margrethe II The Crown Prince is formally proclaimed new Danish King Frederik X by the Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen on the balcony of Christiansborg ...

Margrethe’s royal line dates back to Viking King Gorm the Old, who lived until 958. Calling her “the epitome of Denmark,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen thanked Margrethe for her ...

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, ... Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen — who will become the first female prime minister to proclaim a new monarch — thanked the queen in a statement.

On New Year's Eve, Queen Margrethe of Denmark made a shocking announcement: She will abdicate the throne in two weeks. Her son, Prince Frederik, will succeed her as monarch, and her daughter-in ...

Queen Margrethe II, Denmark’s monarch for more than half a century, ... Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will proclaim the new king to the nation on the balcony of the Christiansborg Palace.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen delivers her New Year's speech on ... Queen Margrethe’s step down has come as a shock to most Danes because she previously hinted that she intended ...

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen next proclaimed Frederik king from the balcony of the palace before thousands of people — subjects of a kingdom where the trappings of ... Queen Margrethe II, ...

The Danish queen hosted the traditional new year reception at Amalienborg Palace.