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    Denmark to proclaim a new king as Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication

    by The Associated Press Jan 14, 2024 2 minutes

    COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Thousands of people will gather Sunday in downtown Copenhagen to witness a historic moment in one of the world's oldest monarchies.

    Around 2 p.m. (1300 GMT), Queen Margrethe II will sign her abdication at a meeting with the Danish Cabinet following over five decades of service. About an hour later, her 55-year-old son and

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