Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark only learned of Queen Margrethe II’s decision to abdicate the Danish throne three days before her announcement. This means that the Queen’s decision to not die in her role, as is the typical custom in the Danish monarchy, was truly on a whim. On January 14, the Queen will reach her 52nd year as Denmark’s monarch and will also become the first Danish sovereign in nearly 900 years to relinquish their crown. Margrethe II’s decision is also a shock, since the monarch has publicly said on multiple occasions that she will never step down. Unti…
