The Danes were coming to terms with Queen Margrethe's surprise announcement that she will abdicate on 14 Jan in favour of her son after 52 years on the throne.
"Goosebumps, to say the least. It was quite a shock", was a reaction like thousands of other Danes after listening to the 83-year-old queen's annual New Year's Eve speech live on television.
The hugely popular, chain-smoking monarch had insisted over the years that she would never step down, repeatedly saying she would "stay on the throne until I drop".
Margrethe II has been instrumental in making the Danish monarchy one of the most popular in the world, enjoying the support of more than 80% of Danes, according to a recent poll. A widow since 2018, she underwent extensive back surgery in February last. She said that the operation "gave cause to thoughts about the future - whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation".
Crown Prince Frederik is the man who would be king.
Tailpiece.
Got up a trifle before 6, the chores and was ready by a quarter to 10.
Had a morning video chat with Nikhila and her family. Had asked them as to whether everything was okay with them against the backdrop of a massive earthquake, yesterday.
The maid was at work today.
The usual evening chores.
No comments:
Post a Comment