On December 31, Queen Margrethe II gave a new year speech for 2024 for the 52nd time this year. The Queen's traditional speech took place at The Queen’s reception room in Christian IX’s Palace at Amalienborg. In her speech, "I have decided that now is the right time. On 14th January, 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I will hand over the throne to my son Crown Prince Frederik." said the Queen.
"The support and assistance which I have received throughout the years, have been crucial to the success of my task. It is my hope that the new King and Queen will be met with the same trust and devotion which have fallen to my lot. " she continued. She completed her speech saying "They deserve it! Denmark deserves it!".
That means Fred and Mary will become King and Queen consort. That should be interesting!
ReplyDeleteThe Abdication dress! the last time she wore this dress a few weeks ago, someone commented if she would ever retire, and most of us thought NEVER!
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Good for her, to do whats right for her health and country. Now, all eyes on her cousin King Harald of Norway, walking on double clutches and falling on state visits is not a good image.
It is different for King Harald. Yes, he's walking on crutches and could abdicate to CP Haakon, but Mette-Marit can't manage a full-time consort role, she's also seriously ill. There are also no other working royals in Norway, so if the King and Queen retired, Haakon would have to do almost everything by himself.
DeleteHaakon could rely for support on their daugther, Ingrid-Al.
DeleteKing Harald will never abdicate. As he has said it himself -I took and oath to the parliament, and that is for life. The point 12:45 tries to make is just nonsense. When Olav took over he had no Queen, and his son Harald was still taking his military education. So Astrid stepped in until Harald got married. The fact that MM has an illness is not a problem. In Norway, Sweden and Denmark (until yesterday) they don't abdicate. There is no tradition for it. Just like there is not one in England either. So can we please stop this nonsense.
Delete@MaryT Princess Ingrid-Alexandra will be concentrating on education in the coming years, starting with 12months military training in 2024, so she cannot fullfill that role just yet. I'm sure when the time comes both her and her brother will be able to support their father. Also perhaps, in future, Haakon will look at including the children Martha-Louise had with the late Ari Behn.
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hmmm strangly enough know one questioned Willem-A, Phillipe or Felipes transition with interesting. Someone has been following the gossip press a little bit to much. PS the new kings name is Frederik not Fred ;)
DeleteWill Mary be queen?
ReplyDeleteOf course she will.
DeleteYes of course.
DeleteQueen Consort, Magarethe is only world's reigning Monarch since Elizabeth of UK
DeleteOr Queen Consort? We shall see. Whatever the title is, she'll do it perfectly. Damsel Dragonfly
DeleteWe don’t us that title in Denmark, you are King and Queen.
DeleteAbsolutely Queen consort in title. You may address her probably as yr majesty. There is only according to constitution etc. 1 King.
DeleteThe Danish Court just announced that she will be named Queen Mary. Not queen consort. Margrethe will remain Queen Margrethe as well. Damsel Dragonfly
DeleteWow! Was not expecting that. Feel quite sad that another of the old guard is stepping aside. Hopefully, she is still in good health and can enjoy her remaining years in the way Queen Beatrix has done. She has been a wonderful Queen.
ReplyDeleteYes so unexpected … and a bit sad too to see her stepping down. A great Queen ! Still hope to see her in key events.
DeleteWonderful news but it makes me happy and sad.
DeleteI’m happy that Queen Margrethe can enjoy a quieter life and profit from her retirement years.
I’m happy that the Danish Kingdom will be handed down to Prince Frederik and Princess Mary. The Danish people will be able to sleep peacefully at night knowing that their Kingdom is in good hands.
I’m sad that Frederik and Mary won’t be able to share, in full, the teenage years of their children.
I’m sad that Denmark is losing such an exceptional Queen.
But here we are in 2024 and ‘c’est la vie’.
I hope so too. However, she has been looking frail these last couple of months.
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I wonder what Princess Mary wants really? She will make a wonderful Queen Consort. Prince Fredrick he didn’t have to go through a test, he was just handed it, as a King? Mary will be his back bone, more class than he will ever have.
ReplyDeleteTry to behave like a grown up.
DeleteAnon 23.57 Nothing bad or rude is said. In fact your reply is rude and childlike.
DeleteRight bc you are not pissing on Frederik here...guaf break.
DeleteThis was a Schock. When one speak of Denmark one speak of Queen Margrethe. She was Queen for over a half a Century. Most of the Danish people know her as Queen, because of their age. The future King has big shoes to fill hope he and the future Q Consort are up for the biggest job of their life. I wish Q Margrethe happiness in her Retirement and the new King and Queen the the of luck in their new Responsibility. css
ReplyDeleteAgree !!
DeleteI’m in tears.
ReplyDeleteWow how unexpected finally our Australian girl who has done us do proud becoming a crown princess will now be queen of Denmark. Exciting news. Mary
ReplyDeleteYes anon, 31/12/23, 21:52. I so agree with you. And you know what people, I can't, I can NOT wait to see how other royalty ladies must curtsy before Mary. Gosh, it has been years that she has had to curtsy before other queens. Now it's her turn to get/receive that honor, to receive that gesture [if that's the right words one can use]!!!
DeleteEhrlich gesagt ist der Knicks doch völliger Blödsinn und sollte schleunigst abgeschafft werden!
DeleteQueen Margrethe is looking better than a week ago. She looks more relaxed now that she decided to abdicate. I've always found her lovely in this purple dress.
ReplyDeleteI also think she made a wise decision. There is a time of well deserved rest in anybody's life. Especially when health problems related to age are appearing. I wish her all the best for the years to come.
OMG!!!
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ReplyDeleteI think Queen M is seriousley ill. She preciousley stated that she will remain unless she is ill or she will die on duty.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly, she has always said that will stay till she dies.
DeleteI wouldn't say she's "seriously ill", but she probably still has problems with her back even though her back was operated. Perhaps more rest and also more practising for the muscles to keep her healthy and moving.
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Oh my goodness, relax! She said that years ago. But she had a knee replacement and a huge back surgery in February 23’ which costs her a great deal of pain. She doesn’t have to be dying because she decided to abdicate. She looks amazing!
Delete22:00 years ago? In 2019 she said in an intervies on a question about abdication and I quote:-- Not as I can imagine, no, but maybe if I became hopelessly ill. My attitude is to sit for life. The mission is for life. I feel no pressure to change my position. It is a duty that follows the task of following after one's father. You do that as long as you live.
DeleteYes, years ago. As you put it yourself. And as I wrote she went through a huge back operation one year ago, which cost her a lot of pain.
DeleteMaybe that’s your attitude but we’re not stuck in the past and old traditions. We have a very modern monarchy and among the Danish population we support her decision and see it as a sign of strength that she take care of herself and enjoy her retirement. You would know if you knew anything about our culture.
Queen Margrethe seems to be a wise, decisive leader. While I am saddened to hear of her abdication, I have no doubt she has good reasons for it, and her country’s best interests at heart.
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Wow! this was a surprise, not expecting this.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about Princess Mary but as I read Prince Fredrick was always terrified of being King. He loves to have fun in life not king's duty.
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Ava, the word "was" is very important. Now he has grown up to his duties and of course Mary is a great asset to him. I think that this is a good decision.
DeleteWe will see how they handle it.
DeleteAva you read? Seriously we have to stop beliving everything we read...we have all been young and liked to have fun also the royals. Frederik has done his duty as a cp for years, and will also do it as king.
DeleteRead something else about Joachim.
DeleteI also believe Qn Margarethe took a wise decision, bearing in mind her age and probably also her health conditions. And Frederic certainly reached the age of having a full time job, including all the responsibilities of the function. She certainly knows about all the good reasons for it.
ReplyDeleteQuelle décision inattendue qui m'a beaucoup surprise ; je l'espère en bonne santé et comme pour la princesse Beatrix, qu'elle profitera du meilleur pour les années à venir. J'aurais peut-être le plaisir de la voir quand elle descend en France dans son château de Caix (Lot) et surtout lorsqu'elle fait son marché en début d'automne pour acheter les premiers cèpes de la saison !
ReplyDeleteMy favorite royal princess♥️ is coming to be Queen 🫅
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DeleteWhy is Anon 18:25s comment being approved?
DeleteI don't mean to sound like a conspiracy theorist, or be negative, but I wanted to mention that in my gut, I feel like the Queen has made this decision now to save both Frederik and Mary's marriage and the monarchy itself. I have always been a big supporter and fan of Fred and Mary, but this recent issue he had in Spain seemed to have "smoke" where there was fire. It really did seem to impact CP Mary, even if only to severely embarrass her. Perhaps not enough to end the marriage, but we have no idea what's going on behind the scenes and a Crown Princess can separate or divorce; a Queen, not so much. And I think we can all admit that Mary is to Fred as Mathilde is to Philippe of Belgium; the glue that holds the monarchy and family together. No Mary = very possibly no monarchy if Fred was to himself and the controversy of a broken family, etc. in egalitarian Denmark where at that point there really would be nothing special about them but bloodline.
ReplyDeleteOn the fashion front, she looks lovely and chose very well for such an important occasion.
We should stop thinking on our own. We should rather try to reflect over why we believed the medias bullshit narrative. Infact you do sound like a conspiracy theorist. Mary and Frederik has gone through the same as Victoria and Daniel went through earlier this year, and Charlene and Albert has gone through for over ten years. Bs with a capital B.
DeleteDear Anon 15:34
DeleteI fully respect your point/s of view and comments.
But this is a time to forget about what water has gone under the bridge and what could have happened and concentrate on the positive side of this time in Danish history.
Let's use our energy to support them and help them to fulfill the responsibilities they are taking on.
Long live Denmark. Long live King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark.
Frederik is a open and very social person, he will be a great king and good for him that his mother Q M is alive!
DeleteWe should stop thinking on our own, Anon 16:56? No thanks…I can think on my own and make up my own mind on what I believe. Just remember that all the happy, fairy tail fluff the media prints could be bullshit just as much as the negative media coverage.
DeleteDo you really believe that if Frederick was having an affair he would do it in the open and embarrass the Queen and his wife and mother of his children. I think not. Cancel your subscription to the National Enquirer!
DeleteSo what are you saying? That Mary forced the queen to abdicate or else she would fill in for a divorce? She’s 83 and dealing with a knee replacement and a huge back surgery. She’s in pain and deserves to step back.
Deleteoh! the media loves these stories before a major Royal event. Recall;
Delete- Charlene, the ran away bride before wedding
- Meghan Markle and the family saga
- Catherine's private photos before a grand tour
the list goes on and on. Gossip sells magazines/newpapers/blogs
And we're the stupid ones who buy these magazines/newspapers/blogs:
DeleteAnd they're laughing all the way to the bank.
I think she made the decicion a while ago. Her two sisters are widows like she is. Christian turned 18 a few weeks ago. Maybe she wants to spend time with her sisters. All three of them seem to be close. She is 83 now and knows that not much time will be left for her to do what she wants to do. She reigned for 52 years. That is a very long time. Always on duty.
ReplyDelete1/1/24 16:56 You stated "We should stop thinking on our own. We should rather try to reflect over why we believed the medias bullshit narrative." How rude to use swear words, and tell someone to stop thinking on their own. This is a fashion blog, with comments about the lives we see from the 'outside' of the royal families around the world. We as a collective general public, have no clue what goes on within the family home. Everyone in the "collective general public" should refrain from swearing on a fashion blog, and telling other 'collective general public folks' what to think/not think/ then swear at the person. That is normally called bullying.
DeleteOn the decision of the Queen: It is hers, and hers alone to make the decision to abdicate/step down. A very personal decision, based on many factors, but we as the 'collective general public' have no clue, nor do we need to know, what her personal decisions are, or why. Edwina
But still Edwina belives everything Daily Mail and the rest of the hate press writes. Isn't funny how we continue to spread rumours and stories we have read from papers with their own agenda on this blog as the truth..
DeleteQueen Ingrid became Queen Mother of Denmark I believe, I wonder what queen Margrethe's title will now be. I also think Crown Prince Frederick will be a effective King. Queen Margrethe said in the documentary that was about Frederick called "My way" that he did a complete 180 after he met Mary. I am sure she will be very helpful to him as the new Queen. The Spanish socialite has denied that she is having an affair with Frederick and I believe her. I think the rumor is untrue. Lets not taint Frederick and Mary's new role. I am sure he loves Mary very much as he has always!
ReplyDeleteOur prime minister’s office published today that Margrethes title will be the same as before.
DeleteGood to do this now, when Q M is alive!
ReplyDeleteAn abdication from a dead unto a living royal has never been seen before
DeleteI think it would be good, in this instance, to stick to fashion issues !! We, can trust that Qn Margarethe made the right decision, based on knowing her family better than commentators, and her health situation. In Belgium and the Netherlands the decision to abdicate by the respective monarch was well accepted by the population, surely it can be the same in Denmark.
ReplyDelete@ MaryT, so why don't you stick to fashion only????
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Very well said, absolutely agree.
DeleteAd Ava, today is not a day like everyday and my message is just an encouragement, which I try to explain.
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