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Abdication in our age: a look at royals who have retired in recent years

Queen Margrethe II will become Denmark’s first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she hands over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik

The Independent UK

Denmark to proclaim a new king as Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication

Thousands of people will gather in downtown Copenhagen on Sunday to witness a historic moment in one of the world’s oldest monarchies

The Independent UK

Danes are cheering their new king Frederik X, but republicanism is stirring

There will be protests at the coronation in Copenhagen, but support for the royals remains high in Denmark

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There’s something about Mary: the Australians going ‘absolutely mad’ over Denmark’s new queen

Frederik, the Crown Prince of Denmark, first met Australian real estate manager Mary Donaldson at Sydney’s Slip Inn while the city was swept up in Olympic fever

The Guardian - AU

Queen Margrethe II to abdicate, Prince Frederick to become king

Learn about the historic occasion as Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates the throne after more than half a century, passing it on to her son, Prince Fr...

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‘She’s the best’: Copenhagen prepares for Queen Margrethe’s abdication day

Hotels and restaurants fully booked as thousands expected in Danish capital to bid farewell to monarch of 52 years

The Guardian - UK

Everything we know about Queen Mary of Denmark

Crown Princess Mary was named Queen of Denmark during her husband’s coronation on 14 January

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How to watch as Denmark crowns new king and queen

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will become the King and Queen of Denmark

The Independent UK

Prince Joachim of Denmark to attend abdication of Queen Margrethe II alone

Denmark will welcome a new King and Queen on Sunday as Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Crown Princess Mary ascend the throne in historic event

The Independent UK

What to know about the abdication of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II

Queen Margrethe II, Denmark’s monarch for more than half a century, stunned her country when she announced on New Year’s Eve that she will hand over the throne to her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik

The Independent UK

Who is Denmark’s soon-to-be king Crown Prince Frederik?

As a teenager, Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight and wondered whether there was any way he could avoid becoming king

The Independent UK

The Aussie Set To Become Queen Of Denmark

International Business Times

Queen Margrethe II is the first Danish monarch to abdicate in 900 years – but it is just a sign of the times

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s announcement of her abdication in her New Year’s Eve address, citing her age and health, was a significant shock to the Danes.

The Conversation

Magic Mary casts an enduring spell on the Danish

There are high expectations on Australian-born Queen-to-be, Mary, but royal watchers insist she is a ''true professional'' and rallying point for Denmark.

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Honours, abdications and fireworks in the sky – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

Evening Standard

Frederik, the 'party prince': the down-to-earth next king of Denmark who met his wife in a pub

He loves Burning Man, used a fake name at Harvard and met his Australian-Scottish wife in a Sydney bar. As Crown Prince Frederik prepares to ascend the throne, Katie Strick and Emma Loffhagen report on his rebellious past and rumours of a recent affair

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Queen Margrethe II abdicating throne, son Crown Prince Frederick to succeed

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announces her abdication after 52 royal years. Europe's longest reigning monarch to pass the crown to son, Crown Prince Frede...

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has announced her abdication from the throne

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The Independent UK

Who is Prince Frederik, the next king of Denmark?

Crown Prince Frederik has vowed to ‘guide the ship’ when times comes to ascend throne

Woman & Home

Major royal shocks the world with unexpected announcement on New Year's Eve

This senior royal ended 2023 with a shock announcement about their future

The Guardian - AU

The promotion of Australian-born Mary from princess to queen proves what a pure lottery the aristocracy has always been

With Denmark’s Queen Margrethe abdicating, Mary may come to fulfil an imaginative role as a local queen for Australians when her husband Prince Frederik accedes to the throne

International Business Times

Frederik, Denmark's 'Woke' And Popular Future King

A rebellious teen turned "woke" family man, Denmark's future king Crown Prince Frederik is the embodiment of the country's relaxed, liberal monarchy.

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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to step down on Jan. 14 after 50 years on the throne

The queen announced during her New Year's speech that she would abdicate on the 52nd anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.

International Business Times

Denmark's Margrethe II, Queen Of Hearts And The Arts

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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II Announces Surprise Abdication

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