Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced her decision to abdicate the throne next month

Denmark Queen Margrethe II (Keld Navntoft)

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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has announced her decision to abdicate the throne next month.

The monarch, whose role is largely ceremonial, made the announcement on Sunday during her New Year's speech.

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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced her decision to abdicate the throne next month

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