Hospitalized Queen Misses Funeral
Former Danish Queen Margrethe Hospitalized, Will Miss Norwegian King's Funeral
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King Harald V died at age 89 on August 28 after 35 years on Norway’s throne; his funeral service is scheduled for September 9 at Oslo Cathedral.
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Margrethe and Harald were second cousins, sharing King Frederik VIII of Denmark as a great-grandfather, and were also close personal friends.
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During her May hospitalization, Margrethe underwent balloon angioplasty on a coronary artery after experiencing heart-related symptoms; she was later discharged on May 29 and advised to take things easy while recovering.
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The Danish royal family had initially planned to attend the funeral together, including King Frederik, Queen Mary and Crown Prince Christian, but Margrethe’s hospitalization prevents her participation.
Former Danish Queen Margrethe II has been hospitalized at Copenhagen's Rigshospitalet after feeling unwell, marking her third hospital admission this year. Daily Mail reported that doctors are treating a blood collection in her hip area and mild dehydration. The 86-year-old former monarch, who abdicated in January 2024, is expected to remain under observation for about a week and is in good spirits, Hello Magazine said.
Margrethe's hospitalization means she will miss the funeral of Norway's King Harald V on September 9 at Oslo Cathedral. Harald, a close friend and second cousin, died on August 28 at age 89 after 35 years on the Norwegian throne. The Danish royal family had planned to attend together, but Margrethe's health crisis forces her absence from the state funeral.
Third Hospitalization Raises Health Concerns
This is Margrethe's third hospital stay in 2024. Daily Mail reported she was previously hospitalized for heart-related treatment in May, when doctors performed balloon angioplasty on a coronary artery after she experienced angina symptoms. She was discharged on May 29 but advised to rest and recover carefully.
In addition to her May heart procedure, Margrethe suffered a fall that caused a hip hematoma, leading to another hospitalization earlier this year. Head Topics noted that the new blood clot in her hip area and mild dehydration required immediate admission to Rigshospitalet for treatment and close monitoring.
A Bond Between Nordic Monarchs Severed
Margrethe and Harald shared a deep personal friendship spanning decades. The two were second cousins, both descended from King Frederik VIII of Denmark. Beyond family ties, they were close companions who supported each other through their long reigns — Harald ruled Norway for 35 years, while Margrethe led Denmark for nearly five decades before her abdication.
Harald's death marked the end of an era in Scandinavian monarchy. The Norwegian king passed away on August 28 at age 89, leaving Margrethe unable to pay her final respects in person. The funeral service on September 9 will be attended by other members of the Danish royal family, including King Frederik, Queen Mary, and Crown Prince Christian.
Margrethe's Abdication and Life After the Crown
Margrethe stepped down from the Danish throne in January 2024 after 52 years of reign, making her one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs. She handed power to her son, Frederik X. Despite leaving office, the former queen has remained active in public life and royal duties until her recent health setbacks.
The Danish Royal House emphasized that Margrethe is in good spirits despite her hospitalization. Head Topics reported she is expected to remain under observation and treatment for the coming week. Her doctors are managing the blood collection and dehydration while she recovers at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen.
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