Denmark set to welcome new king after historic abdication

Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik will become king on Sunday after the unprecedented abdication of his mother Queen Margrethe, with more than 100,000 Danes expected to pour into Copenhagen's streets for the historic event.
The 55-year-old future monarch is hugely popular in Denmark, with 82 percent of Danes saying in a recent poll they think he will make a good king. Queen Margrethe announced her shock abdication in her traditional New Year’s speech after 52 years on the throne. Margrethe will retain her title of queen and will still represent the royal family on occasion.