Denmark Proclaims New King As Queen Margrethe Signs Historic Abdication
Thousands of spectators gathered in Copenhagen to witness the royal succession as new monarch of Scandinavian country was proclaimed.
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Margrethe relinquished the crown after more than five decades. She became the first Danish monarch to step down in nearly 900 years.
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She was proclaimed as the Queen after the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
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The 83-year-old made the historic decision owing to the persistent health issues.
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The ceremony to crown Margrethe’s eldest son was marked by Danish lawmakers at a state council meeting.
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Formerly the Crown Prince, Frederik X was officially pronounced as the King of Denmark.
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen proclaimed Frederik as Denmark’s newest sovereign. Copenhagen harbour fired three salvos of 27 rounds to mark the succession.