The abdication of Denmark s Queen Margrethe leaves Europe without a female monarch, but not for long a young generation of princesses born in the 21st century will be ascending to thrones across the continent in the coming years.
The abdication of Denmark's Queen Margrethe leaves Europe without a female monarch, but not for long a young generation of princesses born in the 21st century will be ascending to thrones across the continent in the coming years.Belgium's Princess Elisabeth, born in 2001; Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands (2003); Ingrid Alexandra of Norway (2004); Leonor of Spain (2005); and Estelle of Sweden (2012) half of the hereditary monarchies on the Continent are likely to be led by a queen before
Belgium’s Elisabeth, Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands and Spain’s Leonor are among the monarchs who will be ascending to thrones in the coming years.
This weekend, a new royal family –with four teenagers – steps into the spotlight. Here, find everything you need to know about the next generation of Danish royals.
Following Queen Margrethe of Denmark's abdication and King Frederik's accession, Europe has no female monarchs. Find out the next time a woman will rule.