Overview

• Queen Margrethe II, who abdicated in January 2024 after a 52-year reign, celebrated her 85th birthday with public ceremonies and private family gatherings.
• The celebrations included a concert by the Royal Danish Leibgarde and flag-raisings across Denmark in her honor.
• Margrethe's abdication was the first voluntary one by a Danish monarch since 1146, passing the throne to her son, now King Frederik X.
• Known for her artistic talents, Margrethe continues to engage in creative pursuits and remains a cultural icon in Denmark.
• Despite her retirement, she occasionally fulfills royal duties, stepping in as a constitutional backup when needed.