"Royal Abdication Speculation: The Controversy Surrounding Queen Margrethe of Denmark"

Queen Margrethe of Denmark's announcement to abdicate and pass the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik, has sparked speculation amid rumors of an affair involving the prince. The decision comes after months of rumors about a potential affair with a Spanish socialite, which the Danish royal family neither confirmed nor denied. Experts believe the abdication was already in the works due to previous signs, such as the removal of titles from her younger son's children. The queen cited health reasons for her decision, while the prince and his wife, Crown Princess Mary, attempted to address the gossip.