Queen Margrethe II Hospitalized After Fall

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, who abdicated the throne earlier this year, has been hospitalized following a fall at her residence, according to Danish media on Thursday. The 84-year-old monarch was taken to Copenhagen's university hospital late Wednesday for observation after she fell at Fredensborg Castle. "According to the circumstances, the queen is doing well, but was admitted for observation for the time being," stated Lene Balleby, the head of communications for the royal house.

Margrethe was set to attend an event on Friday commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Department of Archeology at Aarhus University. However, her attendance has now been canceled. She studied prehistoric archaeology at Copenhagen University and had previously expressed a desire to be an archaeologist if she had not been queen.

In January, Queen Margrethe became Denmark's first monarch in nearly 900 years to abdicate, passing the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. During her 52-year reign, she consistently stated she would not step down, but health issues, including back surgery, ultimately led to her decision. "Time takes its toll," she remarked in her New Year's address when announcing her abdication, a statement that took Denmark by surprise. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)