Denmark Queen announces surprise abdication, eldest son Crown Prince Frederik to claim throne

Denmark‘s Queen Margrethe II announces her abdication in her New Year’s address. Crown Prince Frederik to be the next King of Denmark. Last year, he visited India.

Queen Margrethe II, who has reigned for 52 years, announces surprise abdication live on TV in new year address.The 83-year-old queen will be succeeded by her eldest son.

Denmark‘s Queen Margrethe II has announced she will abdicate on January 14th after 52 years on the throne. The Queen delivered the surprise decision during a live TV new year address.

The Queen plans to leave the throne to make way for her son, Crown Prince Frederik.