A painting by Denmark’s former monarch, Queen Margrethe II, is going up for auction. Works by the 83-year-old queen, who is a prolific artist, have featured in various exhibitions, but the opportunity ...

After a 52-year reign, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is bowing out. The monarch, 83, officially stepped down from the throne Jan. 14—handing over duties to her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, now ...

COPENHAGEN — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II signed her historic abdication on Sunday, paving the way for her son Frederik X to immediately become king, Danish broadcaster DR reported. Margrethe, 83, is ...

Queen Margrethe II formally abdicated the throne after 52 years, according to Reuters. The 83-year-old is the first Danish monarch to voluntarily relinquish the throne in about 900 years, according to ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark − Denmark’s prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication as massive crowds turned out to rejoice in the ...