Denmark s royal family is one of the oldest monarchies in the world dating back to Gorm the Old (also called Gorm the Languid) who was ruler of Denmark from 936. With the recent news of the sudden abdication of Queen Margrethe, the longest-serving monarch, the Danish royal family has been in the spotlight more than ever.
The Danish monarch s youngest son would not discuss the seismic announcement as he left a Copenhagen party on New Year s Eve - despite having a reputation for happily speaking to journalists.
Prince Joachim, the younger son of Queen Margrethe II, is yet to comment on her abdication news, which was confirmed on December 31, while he was vacationing in Denmark.
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.
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II said she plans to step back after 52 years on the throne. The announcement comes after she stripped four of her grandchildren's titles.