Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been admitted to the hospital for commentary and additional examinations associated to coronary heart well being issues, the Danish Royal Home confirmed on Thursday, Might 14.
In an official assertion, the palace mentioned the 86-year-old former monarch was admitted to Rigshospitalet earlier within the day and would stay hospitalized over the weekend.
“Queen Margrethe might be hospitalized over the weekend for commentary and additional examinations,” the assertion continued. “Her Majesty is drained however in good spirits.”
The Royal Home added that additional updates can be offered when extra data turns into out there.
The hospitalization marks the most recent well being problem for Queen Margrethe, who made headlines world wide in January 2024 when she unexpectedly abdicated the Danish throne after 52 years as monarch.
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Her choice made historical past, as she grew to become the primary Danish sovereign in practically 900 years to voluntarily step down from the throne.
Following her abdication, her eldest son ascended to the throne as King Frederik X, whereas his spouse grew to become Queen Mary. Regardless of stepping down, Margrethe retained her royal title and continues to be styled as Her Majesty.
In her New Yr’s Eve speech asserting the abdication in 2023, Queen Margrethe revealed that ongoing well being issues performed a significant function in her choice.
Following the abdication, the previous queen continued collaborating in choose public engagements however confronted further well being setbacks all through 2024, together with a hospitalization after a fall and one other sickness associated to a chilly.
