Queen Margrethe resigned at a 'good time' as new King Frederik will have 'no need' to rely on shunned brother Joachim because his son Christian is 18, Danish royal expert claims

Speaking to Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet, historian Lars Hovbakke Sørensen said it's 'smart' that the Queen is retiring after her grandson Prince Christian came of age.

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