Denmark witnessed a historic transition as King Frederik X assumed the throne following the surprise abdication of Queen Margrethe II. After more than five decades of reigning as Europe's longest-serving monarch, Queen Margrethe's decision has opened a new chapter in Danish royal history.

Denmark: King Frederik X assumes throne following Queen Margrethe II’s abdication

As Denmark's Queen Margrethe II abdicates the throne and makes way for the new monarch and her son Crown Prince Frederik is set to take over the reins, the country will also be getting a new queen in Frederik's wife, Crown Princess Mary.

Meet Denmark's future queen, Australian-born Mary Donaldson who is a commoner

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not the only royals to have moved to the US. Prince Joachim of Denmark on Friday announced that he and his family would be moving to the US.

Prince Joachim of Denmark is moving to the US after his children are stripped off royal titles 

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Denmark: King Frederik X assumes throne following Queen Margrethe II’s abdication

Meet Denmark's future queen, Australian-born Mary Donaldson who is a commoner

Prince Joachim of Denmark is moving to the US after his children are stripped off royal titles