The 83-year-old queen, who took over the throne in 1972, is the longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
Denmark will proclaim Crown Prince Frederik as the new King Frederik X in a ceremony today as Queen Margrethe becomes the first Danish monarch in 900 years to abdicate
The abdication of Queen Margrethe II will be formalised in Denmark today - but some members of the Royal Family have opted not to witness the exchange of power.