Danish Queen Abdication Rumors

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has recently announced her decision to step down from the throne, marking the first Danish abdication in over 500 years. In her annual New Year’s Eve address on December 31, 2023, the 83-year-old queen cited the length of her reign, spanning over half a century, and her recent back surgery as reasons for her abdication.

The Queen expressed her hope that the new royal couple, likely referring to Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, would receive the same trust and affection bestowed upon her.

Royal gossip reporter Phil Dampier suggested that Queen Margrethe might have taken this unprecedented step to prevent any potential damage to her son’s marriage, fearing that the crown prince’s rumored affair could lead to a breakup. According to Dampier, the queen values Crown Princess Mary as a tremendous asset to the royal family and may hope that stepping down would help patch up any differences between the royal couple.

While the queen’s official reasons for abdicating are related to her age and health, the media is buzzing with theories about a deeper motivation linked to family matters. As Denmark prepares for its first abdication in centuries, the attention is now on Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, who are set to assume the roles of King and Queen. Whether the queen’s decision is solely based on personal reasons or involves a strategic move to protect the royal family’s image remains a topic of speculation and intrigue.

_{Repurposed article originally published in Glamour}