Norway’s King Harald V departs Malaysia after pacemaker implant

Norway’s King Harald V departs Malaysia after pacemaker implant

OSLO, Norway (AP) — An airplane carrying Norway’s King Harald V arrived in Oslo on Sunday, a day after he was implanted with a pacemaker while on holiday in Malaysia. Europe’s oldest reigning monarch was hospitalized for an infection during a private vacation on the northern resort island of Langkawi, the royal house said last … Read more

Australia celebrates Australian-born queen of Denmark with cocktails, picnics and ‘Danish Fiesta’

Australia celebrates Australian-born queen of Denmark with cocktails, picnics and ‘Danish Fiesta’

SYDNEY (AP) — A day after an Australian became queen of Denmark. her native land on Monday celebrated the unlikely fairy tale with cocktails, picnics and a “Danish Fiesta.” Mary Donaldson’s journey from Tasmania to the world’s first Australian-born queen has captivated both Danes and Australians. People gathered to mark the occasion across Australia, including … Read more

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

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

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Thousands of people will gather in downtown Copenhagen on Sunday 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 and about an hour later her eldest son will be proclaimed King Frederik X on the balcony … Read more

Meet Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s soon-to-be king

Meet Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s soon-to-be king

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — As a teenager, Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight and wondered whether there was any way he could avoid becoming king. Such doubts have been swept aside as the 55-year-old takes over the crown on Sunday from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who is breaking with centuries … Read more