The Golden Wedding Anniversary Coach

The Golden Wedding Coach will play a major role as Queen Margrethe II hands over the crown to her son, King Frederik X, on Sunday, 14 January 2023.

Queen Margrethe’s Last Public Audience

Queen Margrethe II held her last public audience at Christianborg Palace on Monday, 8 January 2024.

Queen Margrethe’s Last Hurrah

Queen Margrethe made her final emotional public appearance as she travelled in the Gold Coach on Thursday, 4 January 2024, to attend her final New Year's Levée.

The Last Coronation In Denmark

King Christian VIII and Queen Caroline Amalie were the last monarchs to be anointed in Denmark.

Succession To The Danish Throne

The Danish Monarchy has existed for over 1,000 years which can be traced back to Gorm the Old who reigned from around 958 until he died in 958, and is among the oldest in the world.

Danish Royal Family Changes In Titles

There will be changes of titles within the Danish Royal Family following Queen Margrethe's abdication on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Queen Margrethe Abdication: What Happens Next?

Queen Margrethe is the first Danish monarch to abdicate for the first time in nearly 900 years - an extraordinary and historic event. What will happen on 14 January 2024?

Queen Margrethe Announces Shock Abdication

Official Portrait Queen Margrethe II Denmark Golden Jubilee

Queen Margrethe announced in her New Year's speech she is stepping down from the throne on 14 January 2024 on the anniversary of her accession.

Queen Margrethe II New Year Speech 2023

Queen Margrethe announces her abdication during this year's traditional New Year's Speech (Danish and English versions)

Prince Vincent With Godfather King Felipe VI

Prince Vincent meets up with his godfather King Felipe VI on Monday, 6 November 2023, during the Spanish state visit.