"Denmark Bids Farewell to Queen Margrethe II, Celebrates Princess Mary's Rise"

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, after 52 years on the throne, made her final public appearance before her planned abdication on January 14. She rode through Copenhagen in the Gold Coach, greeted by thousands despite the cold weather. The 83-year-old queen will pass the crown to her son, Crown Prince Frederik, marking the first resignation in Europe's oldest monarchy in nearly 900 years. Her decision comes after health concerns and a recent back surgery, signaling a significant shift in a country where the monarchy enjoys high public support.