On December 31, Queen Margrethe II gave a new year speech for 2024 for the 52nd time this year. The Queen's traditional speech took place at The Queen’s reception room in Christian IX’s Palace at Amalienborg. In her speech, "I have decided that now is the right time. On 14th January, 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I will hand over the throne to my son Crown Prince Frederik." said the Queen.