Denmark's Queen Margrethe II officially abdicated on Sunday after 52 years on the throne.
His new title is King Frederik X.Margrethe — who ruled for 52 years — announced she was stepping down on New Year's Eve.
Queen Margrethe II and her son Frederik X at the signing of the instrument of abdication at the Christiansborg Palace.
After signing the declaration of abdication Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (C-R) leaves the seat at the head of the table to her son King Frederik X of Denmark.
Advertisement"My Mother, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II has ruled Denmark for 52 years," he said.
Persons:
Margrethe II, Crown Prince Frederik, King Frederik X, Margrethe —, —, Margrethe II of, Margrethe, Europe's, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Margrethe II, Frederik X, Mads Claus Rasmussen, Ritzau Scanpix, Frederik, Prince Frederik, Federick, Mette Frederiksen, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, King Frederik X of Denmark, King Frederik X's, Christian, Crown Prince Christian, Queen Margrethe, Martin Sylvest Andersen, Princess Mary, Queen Mary, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, Princess Josephine, Samir Hussein, King Frederik IX, Nikolai Linares, King Erik
Organizations:
Service, AFP, Sunday, Associated Press, Crown Prince, AP
Locations:
Margrethe II of Denmark, Christiansborg, Copenhagen, Danish, Christiansborg Palace, Denmark, Kingdom of Denmark