"Denmark's Royal Transition: Queen Margrethe II's Abdication and the Rise of a New Monarch"
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Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, originally from Australia, is set to become the first Australian-born Queen Consort following the abdication of Queen Margrethe II. Mary met Prince Frederik by chance in a Sydney pub during the 2000 Olympics, leading to a fairy-tale romance and marriage. Queen Margrethe's abdication was unexpected, as she was a popular figure who had implemented reforms to modernize the monarchy. Frederik and Mary are known for their modern values and advocacy work. Mary's ascent to Queen Consort is a source of pride in Australia, where she is seen as a national ambassador despite having renounced her citizenship.
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- Queen Margrethe's Abdication Announcement Featured a Special Tribute to Her Late Mother and Husband Vanity Fair
- Who is Queen Margrethe II? Meet the abdicating Danish monarch Business Insider
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