"Prince Frederik's Future Reign: Between Scandal and a New Monarchical Era"
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced her abdication in favor of her son, Crown Prince Frederik, amidst rumors of his affair with socialite Genoveva Casanova. The decision, which coincides with the 52nd anniversary of her own ascension to the throne, has sparked speculation that it may be intended to protect the Crown Prince's marriage to Crown Princess Mary. Both the Crown Prince and the socialite have denied the affair. Queen Margrethe will be the first Danish monarch to abdicate in over 500 years when she steps down on January 14, 2024.