"Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Abdicate Throne, Prince Frederik to Ascend"
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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has announced her abdication in favor of her son, Crown Prince Frederik, during her New Year's Eve speech. Citing age and health issues, she will step down on January 14, which marks 52 years since she ascended the throne and also the anniversary of her father's death. The queen has been a popular figure, known for modernizing the monarchy and maintaining broad support among Danes. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her lifelong dedication, and Crown Prince Frederik is set to become King Frederik X.
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- Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announces she will abdicate the throne on Jan. 14 CNBC
- Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces she's stepping down from throne: 'Now is the right time' Fox News
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