Norway’s King Harald, Europe’s oldest monarch, to scale back work after pacemaker implants

Europe’s oldest monarch, King Harald V of Norway, returned to work on Monday after a long sick leave following two surgeries to implant pacemakers, as the royal household said he would scale back his official activities from now on. The first scheduled tasks for Harald, 87, is to receive Norwegian military officers at the royal … Read more

Danish Queen Margrethe announces surprise abdication after 52-year reign – National

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II made a surprise announcement on live TV that she intends to abdicate the throne on Jan. 14, capping off a 52-year reign to the day. The 83-year-old queen announced her plan to pass the throne to her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech. Queen Margrethe … Read more

Queen Margrethe II Of Denmark Announces Abdication After 52 Year Reign, Crown Prince Frederik To Succeed Her

Home News Queen Margrethe II Of Denmark Announces Abdication After 52-Year Reign, Crown Prince Frederik To Succeed Her The Queen of Denmark, Queen Margrethe II has declared her abdication in her New Year’s Eve Speech and has announced that her son, Crown Prince Frederik will be handed over the crown after her. Queen Margrethe II … Read more