Queen Margrethe II formally abdicates

[@AA-ud5eb]

It was lovely to see Christian handling his grandmother her walking stick rather than an aide doing it. And he kept glancing at her as she kept standing while he sat down.He showed concern for her , that was good to see

[@stopchildabuse7932]

The beautiful queen Mary has done an amazing job with her children and Christian has a caring heart by nature

[@pneron2032]

Yes, he didn't want to sit down in her presence (just as the other people in the room remained standing).

[@Wenchework]

Noted that as well both Christian and Fredrick keept their eyes on her and was very vigilant towords her and she had the look of pride in her when she looked at both of them and she knows they more then ready and worthy not to mention she be there for them when needed

[@nathangardiner-ds3lw]

The grandson is watching the queens face when she goes to leave the room and flashes the quickest frown of sadness when he notices her get emotional. Very sweet.

[@Danishwoman1]

@@stopchildabuse7932- In Denmark, the fathers also take care of the children. King Frederik 10 has always been there for his kids - just like Queen Mary!

[@neilf6782]

She said "god save the king" when she exited. Class. Sheer class....

[@nessuno6110]

She said "God, how stupid are the hoi polloi to accept yet another unelected nincompoop grifter as their head of state". Crass, pure crass.

[@Kille483]

Technically she said 'God preserve the King'🙂

[@Mathilde822s]

Yes, a difference, but how? @@Kille483

[@nostalgia545]

It’s her son lol

[@curiousman1672]

She looked quite emotional when she turned to go. Don't blame her a bit. Big day for that family.

[@kimma508]

Best wishes from Pennsylvania! I got emotional watching the Queen give her seat to the new King. That was powerful and the Queen did it with such elegance and grace. God bless her!

[@sallyyotz3995]

Aww...it looked like she started crying when her son finally took the royal seat just before she left the room. I'm sure she is a very proud mum. 💕

[@dr.pedersen9952]

Very touching to be seeing her turn around and leave through the door !!!!!

[@ekhaat]

Just before turning around she said "God save the King". Of course nobody heard it because of the chattering in the studio.

[@yvonnedobell8793]

It was sort of sad when queen Margarethe stepped out of the room, what a gracious lady

[@Shazzadut1]

On the contrary, I wonder if she breathed a sigh of relief behind the doors as she left?

[@tobiastrier]

If you look closely I she seems to be crying silently.

[@misakitten8835]

She was clearly touched. You can see her watching closely as he sits down.

[@vivianpowell1732]

I have had a fondness for Denmark and the Danish people from the time I began learning about Danish counted cross-stitch in the 1970s. I carried that interest forward in the 1980s when I wrote about the Danelaw in English legal history for one of my law school classes. I believe there's a possbility that the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 caused her cousin Queen Margrethe II to decide that she'd take a different path and not reign unto death. I hope that she has many more years in which to advise her son King Frederik X and her grandson Crown Prince Christian. Blessings to the Danish Royal Family and the Danish people on this new day.

[@sainimitchell4224]

Really like the simplicity of the transfer. Congratulations to the new King and Queen of Denmark from Michigan, USA. God bless and keep them safe. Long live the King and Queen!

[@Mathilde822s]

And the simplicity made the ceremoni more sincere

[@Navy-Seal-Ninja90]

thanks. it was a massive thing here. also because it hasnt happened in more than 900 years ago. truly mindblowing. this will go down in the history books. such a beautiful event. i watched it all day. god bless the new king and queen and god bless the kingdom of Denmark, Faroe Islands and Greenland.

[@Huw_copyright]

I've always been in favour of monarchs performing their roles until they die but in this case, she totally did the right thing. She didn't "abdicate" (she was ill and tired). In my view this was an honourable and well earned retirement. I'm so glad she was able to keep her title. She has been a huge inspiration (not just to Denmark but to the world) and I for one am very sorry to see her go BUT totally respect and admire her wise decision.

[@olp6914]

Congratulations Denmark 🇩🇰 All the way from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@tommyhawk5895]

We the Danes are so proud of our new king and our Tasmanian queen, please know that.

[@Maya-br2dj]

😡

[@elenaescocia2479]

Us Scot’s love your King & Queen too! Your new Queen has a lot of Scottish blood! God bless King Frederick & Queen Mary! God bless Denmark! 🇩🇰

[@kimma508]

I live in the US and feel honoured to have witnessed history for a second time in recent months. One of the things I admire most about your Queen is how she did her duty with that beautiful smile always on display.

[@djc836]

​@@kimma508You know there are other monarchies right. Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium all got new kings & queens in recent years. You could have paid attention to that if you're so keen on witnessing history.

[@kimma508]

@@djc836 I know there are other monarchies. I did watch King Charles coronation and I’m just saying it’s interesting to witness history in general. I watched Spain change monarchs along with the Netherlands.

[@jeremiahmeyers4980]

I believe she also chose to see her beloved son in that position before her last day on earth. She will still receive a honorable parade on her passing and she was there to appreciate the joy of passing it to her son.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

I see nothing wrong with abdication. It allows the accession of the new Sovereign to be a happy event and the retired Sovereign can enjoy some peace after years of service.

[@margaretconnors5879]

Thank you sky news. I stayed up and watched it. Thanks they were emotional. , and very genuine. ❤❤🇦🇺👍🥳👋🎊🕊

[@Mathilde822s]

A lovely new crownprince who has a heart for his grandmother

[@Kasino80]

Like Frederik had for his grandmother. While Queen Ingrid lived, Frederik was always the one escorting her to the big events. I think we'll see a bit of history repeating.

[@mariamajabbie9010]

Great moments for them! BLESSINGS! Congratulations to the New King and Queen. Wishing the ABDICATING Queen a good & healthy retirement.🙏✌️❤️ Always!

[@triciajohansen7124]

Gud bevare Dronning Margrethe II!!!! Fine dronning og dame!!!!❤🇩🇰👑

[@danishcommander4dk]

Vi vil aldrig glemme hendes indsats for vores land 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@triciajohansen7124]

@@danishcommander4dk ja rigtig meget.🇩🇰

[@Gregm-l9r]

Wishing King Frederik X and his lovely wife Queen Mary of Denmark 🇩🇰 a long and happy reign on this very special day .

[@traceythompson3162]

Congratulations Denmark on your new king from the 🇬🇧

[@poppyrowland1385]

She was waiting until Christian came of age. He turned 18, and then the announcement came from the Queen.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Perfect timing! Also, at age 50-ish her son Frederick will have several years of vigorous service to the country; giving Prince Christian the time to marry settle down and have a family before he steps up to reign.

[@adamhuffman3354]

Yea they have everything perfectly planned out for the future! Smooth sailing from here on out.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@@adamhuffman3354 For the sake of the people of Denmark, I hope it is smooth sailing.

[@MissG85]

Nope. Had nothing to do with her abdicating that young Christian turned 18. She’s always, as any of our Monarchs in over 1000 years, said she would sit until her death. It’s her health, she’s in a lot of pain, and only therefore decided to break the 1000 year long tradition.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@@MissG85 I think that she made a wise decision. Putting the abdication off until after Prince Christian's 18th birthday (rather than before ... give or take a few months) was a good idea.

[@Yvonne-l4c]

He has big shoes to fill! A real class act!

[@ГульжиханМухадосова]

Королева Дании приняла самое правильное. Она думает о стране в первую очередь. Настоящая Королева.

[@SoldierOfGod778]

A monarch should not abdicate

[@AlexxJ.]

@@SoldierOfGod778 , says who? Her back aches! Why not? We like it. She did a perfect thing. We love her.

[@rizzo3170]

God bless Queen Margrethe II such a great servant of the people. Hope her retirement gives her lots of happiness and rest - long live the King!

[@ernstvonrichthofen]

I think the new crown prince got worried about his Farmor when she left the room, nice to know he has a heart !!

[@perdizes1954]

Congratulations to the new King and Queen. Love from me Brasil

[@helenlandero337]

Congratulations King Frederick and Queen Mary!. god bless you both and your children!

[@СветланаЧерняк-ц2д]

С Божьей Помощью, В Надежных Руках, С Благодарностью, Воодушевлением и Любовью Народа!!! На мой взгляд это Наивысшее Проявление Демократии и Свободы!!! 🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇩🇰🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗

[@rizakahriman3783]

She is an artist beyond being a beautiful Queen. Sophisticated, elegant and absolutely down to earth! I hope she gain her health after the surgery 💕

[@Jenniferjulie-it9sp]

Hello

[@WarrioroftheAges]

Aren’t they blessed to not have attention seekers or social climbers within their ranks. What a blessing and a true show of Royals who deserve to be royals

[@ElizabethGrindon]

I just discovered Queen Margrete this year and now she's leaving!! She is so lovely! I will miss her as Queen. I hope she'll have a lovely retirement. Best wishes from California, USA

[@msrainbowbrite]

What a dutiful grandson, getting the cane for his Nana ... Prince Christian is growing into such a wonderful man

[@Now4wheels]

Really lovely to see so many people attending the occasion.

[@malcolmpalmer569]

Thank You for 52 amazing years.

[@DonatusOkechukwuOkoli-zc7nz]

The Danes are seeing raw history happening before their eyes. In 1972 my own father was still in highschool. I wish the Danish monarch her majesty Queen Margarthe II a happy life after her abdication and wish her son and successor his majesty King Frederick X, a very happy reign. From Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬.

[@mauritsnikijuluw]

GOD BLESS King and Queen 👑

[@cathy3613]

Long live the Queen

[@AmericanHorse-sg9oc]

From us Danes in New Zealand. God save the King.

[@danishcommander4dk]

Hvad laver I dernede?

[@ITIS_ROSEY]

We already miss the Queen😢

[@georgesclermont1911]

I had the honour of meeting Her Majesty. A great, elegant and intelligent lady. May she enjoy retirement.

[@dalestaley5637]

Her son is feeling the weight with every movement of her hand. He has huge shoes to fill. What a woman!

[@MarianneWilliam-i6d]

A remarkable queen ❤

[@britanniafirst1254]

It’s nice to see the great great great grandson of Queen Victoria become King of Denmark.

[@Kasino80]

He's not. The royal line goes in descending order Fredrik 10 - > Margrethe 2 - > Frederik 9 - > Christian 10 - > Frederik 8 - > Christian 9. Christian the 9th had a daughter Alexandra, who became queen of England. So Frederik 10 is related to the English monarchs but only very distantly.

[@icebergrose8955]

That was lovely! The jobs yours son. 👑 Thanks mum. 💜

[@carlobalzer3238]

Queen Mary is beautiful lady ❤

[@mariacristinapizzorno7585]

Además una mujer muy inteligente con estudio,muy buena esposa ,buena madre querida y aceptada por Dinamarca.

[@nbljo]

Congratulations for King & Queen Consort of Denmark and also Queen Mother

[@Danishwoman1]

It is NOT Queen Consort - it is just Queen Mary (Elizabeth)

[@Milroynishantha3261]

Royal Family Good Great 🙏🇱🇰🌷🌟🥇🌷 Royal Family My Hero 🧡💙🖤💛💜❤

[@triciajohansen7124]

Like Sipsey said, "A lady knows when its time to go".

[@MIchlas]

The Queen Margrethes word as she left the room after she pointed the new king to take the chair at the council of state. Deeply moving : God Save The King.

[@floriastjames7637]

God bless their majesties!

[@felipeballadares8205]

no snow... beautiful-- also, what a cold transfer.... the queen left just like that..

[@Christian_Bagger]

God preserve the king! Class!

[@karithorsen6786]

Så fin en dag. 😊

[@annegamble7698]

OMG the look on her face. Broke my heart.

[@nicolecandelierbourrier6292]

I find it odd Queen Margaret s son did not even bow to her when the door was opened and she left with no sign of recognition from the new King. Sad....

[@evitasdad]

I am sure that he had enough going on in his head at such a monumental moment in his life without the need for every single action being gone through and criticised . Relax, think positively and kindly,….give him a break !

[@annathibodeaux8830]

So sad I really believe she was crying when she left the room

[@kaylinwhite6584]

Now we have crown prince Christian of Denmark as well!

[@Celisar1]

Hard to pronounce.

[@k7u5r8t4]

@@Celisar1 Well, hardly ANY "anglos" EVER pronounce the name of Queen Margrethe or King Frederik correctly!! Somehow I believe, they will be able to pronounce the name "Christian" closer to correct!?!! Although I do know enough about linguistics to know, that they will not get the very first part of it fully correct ( for a Danish ear to hear!!).

[@Berg126]

Really wished you didnt talk over the whole signing😢

[@yerejun]

Congratulations to Denmark ❤

[@falafelscobes6122]

2:20 “Thank You”.Goodbye. That was the moment. I don’t think that has ever been caught on camera, a sovereign, literally moving on.

[@yessicatauladan9143]

God bless Denmark. ❤🙏

[@zoeartrc]

Suddenly Australians love royalty 🤣

[@fasiistyrer]

True! First Australian queen in history 🇩🇰😀

[@kimberlytyrcha5930]

@@fasiistyrer ...Queen CONSORT, not Queen. There is a difference.

[@piajacobsen8087]

Our Queen og Denmark Queen Margrete was in tears when she left❤❤❤❤

[@Реакции-ф7б]

2.22 - 2.23 - тронуло... До слёз...

[@ГалинаЕмельянова-ю8и]

Королеаа поступила правилтно: возможно уходом погасила несколько скандалов, не позволила разрушиться семье, будет заботиться о своем здоровье

[@beppemunz3173]

Gud Bevare Danmark ❤️🇩🇰

[@davidcrawford1616]

God bless you mam a job realy well done

[@kristinatax1126]

Danmark 🇩🇰💕

[@carolynhague7199]

QEII was europe's longest serving monarch...you missed out word 'living'😬😊

[@vrenak]

No, she was the longest british, and for a time the longest living, and she's europes longest reigning queen. But longest reigning monarch was Louis XIV of France.

[@AngelusaNobilis]

Louis the Sun King has that honor actually

[@uncommon_name9337]

If only QE2 just made way for Charles earlier, she could have reached 100 yrs old. No one would have blamed her.

[@carolynhague7199]

@@uncommon_name9337 possibly, but she kept promises and she promised to serve her country for her entité life

[@carolynhague7199]

@@AngelusaNobilis correct! M'y neighbours will lynch me being patriote😧😂

[@Jenniferjulie-it9sp]

Am very happy❤❤❤❤❤

[@mbx7342]

Congrats Denmark 🇩🇰 #proudAussie

[@FjongFleron]

i went to a university in the US, and this is just horrible. when they say that Belarus is the last dictatorship in Europe they clearly lie. in my Republic we have many more freedoms and rights, and we are doing way better. i know what i talk about because i am very good in academia

[@andersmanfredlarsen]

OMG! yes! this! I've been saying it for years!!!

[@jenna8574]

I wish there was a big coronation. I'd love to see them all in traditional dress and crowns. See the history.

[@patricawilson6375]

She did well

[@christianmarfelt5437]

denmark has a king now,long live king frederik the 10

[@marthaluciagonzalez1945]

Bravo 👏🏻 amazing decision

[@kimkristensen2816]

We all love Mary in Denmark

[@simonolya]

Мне понравилась премьер в роли гарольда 😊. Крутая женщина!

[@דודתשובה-ל6מ]

Girls. The Queen handed over the reign not the reins ⚜️

[@michaelmontagu3979]

Actually reins is correct usage if talking about handing something over, as in reins of power. The new King's reign started today.

[@דודתשובה-ל6מ]

Not in Royalty

[@froggreen2067]

Uh she cried❤

[@areejalkhamees4612]

❤❤❤

[@kikoarmani]

Class👑

[@casakamal2723]

Que debe haber sentido Margarita cuando se retira del salon dejando a su heredero a cargo de su pais, ella abdico por el desliz de Federico para que su pueblo crea en la monarquía, porque convengamos Federico nunca quiso ser rey...y ahora lo,pone ante esa situación su madre, antes que el pueblo siga enojandose con el ya que aman a Mary... Sera ella la que lleve las riendas. Ya veran

[@sandysconce6621]

Congratulations

[@gerardtabary1814]

La reine semblait terriblement émue lorsqu'elle a quitté la salle du Conseil d’État.

[@jackintheforest]

I love the Denmark RF. A modest clan. Mary is my fave EUR royal. Unlike Me-gain Ragland, Mary never plotted to marry a prince or to defraud the world and the line of succession by fake moonbump pregnancies. She never chased $$$ or fame. She is not a serial liar or embezzler. She is a genuinely decent human being who demonstrates respect for families, elders, and the Queen. Her speeches are poetic and lyrical. Her unrivaled curtsies are legendary. Mary is not only a crown jewel in and of herself - she is Denmark’s secret weapon. Charles needs to follow the wise example of Margarethe and remove titles or abdicate so that William can remove titles of the Toxic Treasonous Twosome.

[@oliverradio1448]

Who is queen Margaretha?

[@albaamprimo2793]

Que traduzcan en Español ,porque no e entiende nada

[@greekre]

omg these reporters are so pedestrian

[@Jenniferjulie-it9sp]

Hello

[@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices]

Kindly repeat that in ENGLISH, Miss.☝️ Incidentally, Slave, are you VEGAN? 🌱

[@perdizes1954]

Long time ago I had a pen pal friend, he looked like Brian Jones, The Rolling Stone. Maybe he is there. Hallo Eric Jansen, Greetings from Brazil

[@deniseeulert2503]

The new king and queen look younger than they actually are, both are so very good looking. Not that it's important, but still.

[@AlexxJ.]

50 and 55 - and they look it.

[@ginaMCapalac]

Wow nice

[@jeffmedlock2782]

Queen Alexandra was from Denmark!😮

[@AlexxJ.]

Really? Way, nobody knew! 😂😂😂

[@RedRepublicanArmy]

REMOVE THE KING OF THAILAND. FREEDOM AND HUMAN RIGHTS. END CORRUPTION AND CRIMES.

[@ethanbarc]

Good 😊

[@rjp666]

How long before someone says, the Royal family of Denmark are so white. By the way, Queen Margareta wasn't the longest serving queen of Europe, Queen Elizabeth II was.

[@lalalalalalwlla]

They meant longest serving living monarch which she became following the death of queen Elizabet II.

[@carolea2120]

Looks like you’re the first 😂

[@marianflorin925]

Ati vazut cum a plecat Regina Margareta, plangad, e clar ca a fost fortata sa abdice, altfel ramanea pe tron, probabil vom intelege mai incolo ce a fost in spatele acestei schimbari .

[@johnhmielewski1230]

Good to have a man in charge now, they need it.

[@HelleKurstein]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 After the example of a woman for 52 years?

[@mb5612]

Why did she leave the room before her son signed the papers?

[@syvogtres]

Hi @mb5612 Actually, she didn't. Her signing the papers was it! He automatically became king, once she signed her abdication statement. He basically had no say in this. If he really did not want to be the king, he would have to actively sign his own abdication statement. Once the Queen had left the room, the King presided his first government consultation as a monarch. She, not being a monarch anylonger, was formally required to leave the room.

[@adrian3355w]

​@@syvogtresmakes me quite sad to read that. Hope her son will be a good King

[@mb5612]

@@syvogtres Thank you for explaining that. Makes sense to me now.

[@abaker4692]

Look at that head.

[@sheilanixon913]

I think that Prince Joachim should have accompanied Queen Maegrethe , and walked with her , and rode in the car with her. She could have stayed in Christianborg castle , and watched her son and his family go out onto the balcony , like Prince Joachim did.

[@amanymeriam8930]

Something I don't understand. They say she's the longest reigning European queen. What about Elizabeth Il?

[@AlexxJ.]

No. They say that the Danish monarchy is the longest reigning monarchy in Europe.