Queen Margrethe II, King Frederik X & Queen Mary of Denmark

Use promo code HOLIDAY50 to get $50 off a once-in-a-lifetime historic tour of Scotland: Check out the history of Denmark and why Frederick and Mary didn’t get a coronation here: During her annual New Year’s eve speech in 2023, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced that she will retire. The 83 year old sovereign recently underwent back surgery and experienced a decline in health. On January 14th, 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her father’s death and her own ascension, Margrethe abdicates in favor of her son, now King Frederik X. His Australian wife, Mary will be Queen Consort, and their son, Christian will become Crown Prince. Let’s take a look at the fascinating and artistic life Denmark’s longest reigning monarch and her late husband, Prince Henrik. Then we’ll meet the popular and stylish new King and Queen. Plus I’ll let you know what pomp and ceremony to expect