"Queen Margrethe of Denmark Set to Abdicate in January After 52-Year Reign"

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announced her abdication in favor of her son, Crown Prince Frederik, during her New Year's speech, marking the end of her 52-year reign. The decision follows a year of personal challenges and controversies within the royal family, including a high-profile scandal involving Frederik and the removal of titles from Prince Joachim's children. The abdication is unexpected, as the queen is in good health despite recent surgery. Frederik, who is married to Crown Princess Mary, is set to become the next monarch, maintaining the Danish tradition of a cherished monarchy.