Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who is Europe’s longest serving monarch, will undergo major back surgery.

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Queen Margrethe II has been having this back problem for quiet some time and now the situation has worsened.

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In the absence of Queen Margrethe II, her work will either be postponed, or managed by other members of the royal family.

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The oldest son of the Queen, heir to the throne Crown Prince Frederik, and his wife, Crown Princess Mary will be present.

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In the past several days, Queen Margrethe II had canceled events due to her severe back problem.

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After doctors consultation the date of surgery of the Queen has been fixed for Feb. 22, 2023.

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She was born on April 16, 1940, and is the daughter of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark.

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Margrethe was proclaimed queen on Jan. 15, 1972, a day after her father, King Frederik IX, died.

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She was the first female monarch in Danish history to came to the throne. She is a well-respected and beloved figure in Denmark.

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She is married to Prince Henrik, and they have two sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim.

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