On January 14, Queen Margrethe II officially abdicated after 52 years on the Danish throne. Margrethe’s eldest son was crowned as King Frederik X and his Australian-born wife became Queen Mary of Denmark.On January 14, Queen Margrethe II officially abdicated after 52 years on the Danish throne. Margrethe’s eldest son was crowned as King Frederik X and his Australian-born wife became Queen Mary of Denmark.
From Sydney pub to the Danish monarchy: See how the new King and Queen’s relationship unfolded
