It’s been a dramatic month for the Danish royal family, with Queen Margrethe announcing her abdication in favor of her eldest son, new King Frederick.
The former king has stepped down from the Danish throne after 52 years, making the announcement in a surprise address to the nation on live television.
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now guardian It is reported that the long-reigning king will have his life portrayed on screen in a TV program. Oh, no more (‘By the grace of God’).The show is being developed by the creators of the hit Danish political drama Bogen, Sam Productions alongside Danish broadcaster TV2. Margrethe’s story takes place in 1940 and is set in the Amalienborg Palace in the capital, Copenhagan.
according to guardianIn , the show’s producers tell the story from the perspective of members of the royal family and palace staff.
Margrethe was Denmark’s longest-reigning monarch until she suddenly abdicated at the age of 83. Her son Frederick is now King, and her wife Mary is the first Australian-born woman to become a European monarch.
Oh, no more It has reportedly been in development for the past 18 months and is expected to be released next year.
Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen, the show’s executive producer, said the former queen “was part of every Dane’s history.”
“We never expected a little princess to become queen, but times have changed and she has become a great queen. Now is the time to tell an epic story that will give us insights never before possible. It’s time to talk.”
No word yet on how the show will be distributed internationally. Netflix drama crownThe series depicts everything about the British royal family over the 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and will conclude in late 2023 after six seasons.
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