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Queen Margrethe II Abdicates, Son Frederik Ascends as Denmark's New King

Following her abdication, a TV series detailing Queen Margrethe's life is in development, set to release next year.

  • Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has abdicated the throne after a 52-year reign, citing health issues. Her eldest son, Frederik, has taken over as the new King.
  • The abdication marks the first time a Danish monarch has voluntarily stepped down in nearly 900 years.
  • Following her abdication, Queen Margrethe II is set to have her life story brought to screen in a TV series titled 'Af Guds nåde' (By the grace of God).
  • The TV series, developed by the makers of the hit Danish drama Borgen, will begin with Margrethe's birth in 1940 and be set at Amalienborg royal palace in Copenhagen.
  • The series is expected to be released next year, with no news yet on international distribution.
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