Join us as we witness a historic moment in Denmark's history! Queen Margrethe II steps down after a remarkable 52-year reign, paving the way for Crown Prince Frederik to ascend the throne. The nation gathers in anticipation, celebrating the end of an era and the dawn of a new royal chapter. Stay tuned for exclusive coverage of this unprecedented event and the exciting journey ahead for Denmark's new king.
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00:00 In a historic moment, Queen Marguerite II, Denmark's longest reigning monarch, prepared
00:05 to transfer the throne to her first-born son, Frederick, on Sunday, January 14.
00:10 As anticipation built, massive crowds gathered in front of Parliament to witness this significant
00:15 event.
00:17 The nation of nearly six million was taken aback on New Year's Eve when Queen Marguerite
00:22 announced her decision to abdicate after an impressive 52-year reign.
00:27 This unprecedented move makes her the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to voluntarily
00:33 relinquish the throne.
00:34 While there won't be a traditional coronation, the momentous succession will unfold in Parliament
00:39 around 1300 GMT as Queen Marguerite, aged 83, officially signs the declaration of her
00:45 abdication.
00:46 A wave of immense popularity for the monarchy is evident as people from all corners of Denmark
00:53 gather in the capital to witness this historic event.
00:55 In a cross-cultural acknowledgement, Queen Marguerite, affectionately known as Daisy,
01:00 received congratulations from her cousin, Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf.
01:05 Notably, King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrated his remarkable 50-year reign on the throne in
01:10 September of last year.
01:12 "Your Majesty, dear cousin Daisy, when you step down today from your high office as Queen
01:18 of Denmark, I want to say a warm thank you for the good cooperation over the years,"
01:23 the Swedish king said.
01:25 As the clock ticks toward this historic transition, the Crown Prince, 55-year-old, and his Australian-born
01:30 wife, Mary, 51-year-old, poised to become Queen, are set to depart the Royal Palace
01:36 at 12.35 GMT, cruising in a majestic 1958 Rolls Royce.
01:41 A few minutes later, Queen Marguerite will gracefully follow in a horse carriage, embarking
01:47 on her final journey through the capital streets as the reigning monarch.
01:52 The symbolic signing of the abdication will unfold in a meeting of the Council of State
01:57 at Parliament, featuring the government, Crown Prince Frederick and his oldest son, 18-year-old
02:02 Kristen, the new heir in the Crown.
02:06 Shortly after, Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen will declare the new king on the Parliament
02:11 balcony, where Frederick will deliver a brief speech.
02:15 Following this, the new king and queen will embark on a carriage ride back to the palace.
02:20 Nestled in central Copenhagen, the Emmerleinborg complex, dating back to the 1750s, encompasses
02:27 four palaces surrounding an octagonal courtyard.
02:31 It will serve as both the departing queen's and the incoming royal couple's residence.
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