Who is Queen Margrethe? Denmark's surprise abdication raises questions

ALBAWAB- In an unexpected move, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has announced her abdication during her New Year's speech, stepping down from the throne on January 14th.

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The monarch, aged 83, has ruled for 52 years, succeeding her father, King Frederik IX, in 1972. 

Throughout Queen Margrethe's reign, Denmark has seen ten Prime Ministers and 25 governments. The first Prime Minister under her regency was Jens Otto Kragh in 1972.

As the only ruling female monarch in Europe after Queen Elizabeth's passing, Denmark's constitutional monarchy will see Crown Prince Frederik as the successor. 

The Crown Prince, born on May 26, 1968, is the son of Queen Margrethe II and the late Prince Henrik of Denmark, set to take the throne when the Queen is absent.

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This unexpected development sparks curiosity about the future trajectory of Denmark's monarchy and the role that Crown Prince Frederik will play in shaping the nation's future.

The transition from Queen Margrethe II to Crown Prince Frederik marks a significant chapter in Denmark's royal history.