Published 15:45 IST, January 1st 2024
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces surprise abdication, marks end to 52 years of reign
In a surprising New Year's address, the queen of Denmark announced that she will be abdicating her Danish throne marking the end of her 52 years of reign.
![Queen Margrethe II gives a New Year’s speech and announces her abdication from Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg Castle, in Copenhagen](https://img.republicworld.com/tr:w-800,h-450,q-75,f-auto/rimages/download-2024-01-01T071019.082-170407329046316_9.webp)
Queen Margrethe II gives a New Year’s speech and announces her abdication from Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg Castle, in Copenhagen | Image:
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07:12 IST, January 1st 2024