Denmark's King Frederik Takes Throne As Margrethe Abdicates
TimeJAN 2 2024
Frederik X Is Proclaimed New King of Denmark
The Spin
Narrative A
Denmark is entering a new era. With high approval ratings, this down-to-earth king — who embraces environmental issues, sends his children to state schools, and shops, and dines in public like a commoner — will make one of Europe's oldest monarchies more accessible, popular, and relevant to its people.
Narrative B
Denmark is a democracy. The monarchy doesn't fit, and this is the perfect time to consider getting rid of it. At the very least, the royals should be stripped of their constitutional powers, including the necessity for the king's signature on parliamentary acts.