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Jan 2024
33m 9s

Queen Margrethe II, King Frederik X & Qu...

Lindsay Holiday
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During her annual New Year’s eve speech in 2023, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced that she will retire. The 83 year old sovereign recently underwent back surgery and experienced a decline in health. On January 14th, 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her father’s death and her own ascension, Margrethe abdicates in favor of her son, now King Frederik X. His ... Show More
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