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Queen Elizabeth taught her friend 'that I must somehow understand that I must dedicate my life to my nation like she has done, and in that way she has been very important to me.'
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark shocked her nation and royal watchers worldwide by announcing her decision to abdicate. From January 14, her son Crown Prince Frederik will be King.
By Jacqueline Howard & Oliver SlowBBC NewsDecember 31, 2023, 5:31 PM GMTUpdated 58 minutes agoPlease enable JavaScript or try a different browser to play
Last Christmas saw a rupture in the Danish royal family after a dispute over titles. This year, the matter seems to have been settled and the family will celebrate together at Marselisborg Palace
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, Europe's longest-serving monarch has announced.