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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II
January 7 , 2024
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- Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced her relinquish of her role after a reign lasting 52 Years.
- She will hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
- Queen Margrethe II took over the throne on 14 January 1972 following the death of King Frederik IX.
- After the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II last year Margrethe became the longest-serving monarch in Europe.
- Denmark’s royals have a limited role under the country’s constitution, with power resting with parliament.
- Monarchs play an important ambassadorial role as well as signing off on new legislation.
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