Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announces she will abdicate the throne

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark said she will abdicate the throne on January 14, 2024, in a surprise announcement during her traditional New Year speech. The 83-year-old queen is Denmark’s longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! Breaking News Alerts: Visit : Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Get more of NBC News delivered to your inbox: #Denmark #QueenMargretheII #Royals