Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, after over 52 years on the throne, will abdicate in early 2024 due to health considerations, passing the crown to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. Her decision, announced during a televised speech, marks a historic transition. Crown Prince Frederik, set to become King Frederik X, and his Australian-born wife, Princess Mary, will assume key roles in Denmark s monarchy. The Queen s resignation, effective January 14, 2024, maintains the royal family s influential but ceremonial role in Danish governance.