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Denmark's Queen Margrethe admitted to hospital

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Posted on May 14, 2026

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· Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe Hospitalised with Angina, in Good Spirits

Queen Margrethe’s Hospitalisation and Current Condition

Details of Hospital Admission

COPENHAGEN, May 14 (Reuters) - Denmark's Queen Margrethe, 86, was admitted to hospital due to angina on Thursday, the royal court said. 

Official Statement from the Royal Court

"Her Majesty is tired, but in good spirits," the court said in a statement. 

Background and Ongoing Observation

The queen, who abdicated in 2024 and passed the throne to her firstborn son Frederik, will remain hospitalised over the weekend for observation and further examinations, it added.

(Reporting by Stine JacobsenEditing by Ros Russell)

Key Takeaways

  • Queen Margrethe II, who abdicated in January 2024 after a 52‑year reign, was admitted to Copenhagen’s Rigshospitalet on May 14, 2026, for angina under medical observation. (kongehuset.dk)
  • Angina—commonly known as chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart—often warrants hospital stays for monitoring and diagnostic tests, particularly in older patients. (kongehuset.dk)
  • Margrethe has faced several health issues in recent years, including hospitalization for a cold in May 2025 and a fall in September 2024, underscoring ongoing concerns about her well‑being post‑abdication. (thelocal.dk)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Queen Margrethe admitted to hospital?
Queen Margrethe was admitted to hospital due to angina, the royal court announced.
How long will Queen Margrethe stay in hospital?
The court stated she will remain hospitalised over the weekend for observation and further examinations.
How is Queen Margrethe’s current condition?
According to the royal court, Queen Margrethe is tired but in good spirits.
Who succeeded Queen Margrethe after her abdication?
Queen Margrethe abdicated in 2024 and passed the throne to her firstborn son, Frederik.
Where did the statement about Queen Margrethe’s health come from?
The information was released in a statement by Denmark’s royal court.

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