Denmark Prepares for Historic Royal Succession

Queen Margrethe II's abdication paves way for Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, placing their son, Prince Christian, first in line for the throne.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are set to become the King and Queen of Denmark following the abdication of Queen Margrethe II, marking the first abdication in the country in 900 years.
Prince Christian, the 18-year-old son of Frederik and Mary, will become first in line for the throne, making him one of the youngest crown princes in modern history.
Queen Margrethe's decision to abdicate came as a surprise, as she had previously stated that she would never step down from the throne.
Prince Joachim, the younger son of Queen Margrethe, will return to Denmark for the succession ceremony, while his wife, Princess Marie, will remain in the US with their children.
Rumors surrounding Prince Frederik's fidelity have been circulating, with some speculating that Queen Margrethe's abdication may be a strategy to quell these rumors and allow the royal couple to focus on their new duties.