- Queen Margrethe is in hospital
- She was admitted there after a fall
- This is how she feels
On September 18, 2024, Queen Margrethe (84) was admitted to the hospital after a fall at Fredensborg Palace. The Danish palace confirmed the news the following day. The monarch was taken to Rigshospitalet, where she now remains for observation.
Queen Margrethe in hospital
Danish media, including 'Billed Bladet', quote the palace's head of communications, Lene Balleby: "Queen Margrethe was admitted to Rigshospitalet yesterday evening after a fall at Fredensborg Castle. The Queen is doing well under the circumstances, but is currently in hospital for observation." No further details of the incident were disclosed.
Queen Margrethe has been struggling with health problems for years, including having to undergo back surgery in February 2023.
Queen Margrethe of Denmark dropped the bombshell during her traditional New Year's Eve speech in 2023: She officially abdicated the throne. Her son Frederik of Denmark was crowned King at the beginning of 2024.