"Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to Abdicate After Five Decades"
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announced her abdication after over 50 years on the throne during her New Year's Eve speech, citing age and health reasons. She will be succeeded by her son, Crown Prince Frederik, who will become King Frederik X. The queen, known for her contributions to archaeology and the arts, recently made headlines for downsizing the royal family by removing titles from four grandchildren. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen acknowledged the queen's long service and her embodiment of Danish identity.