King Carl Gustaf of Sweden together with Queen Margrethe in 2023. (Archive photo). Photo: Anders Wiklund/Ritzau Scanpix
King Carl Gustaf surprised by Margrethe’s abdication
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden expressed surprise at Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s abdication in an interview with SVT. Although he was personally informed before the public announcement, he stated he had no prior inkling she would step down. Margrethe abdicated on January 14, 2024, after 52 years...
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