Former Danish Queen Margrethe II hospitalized again after fall
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- Former Danish Queen Margrethe II has been readmitted to the hospital following a fall.
- Doctors found a significant bleed in her hip area, requiring treatment.
- This hospitalization follows a recent procedure for heart problems in mid-May.
Denmark's former Queen Margrethe II has been hospitalized again after suffering a fall, according to a statement from the palace. The 86-year-old monarch was found to have a significant bleed in her hip area following a CT scan, necessitating medical treatment.
The palace assured that Her Majesty is "doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances" and anticipates a hospital stay of several days. This latest health issue comes shortly after her release from the hospital in mid-May, where she had been treated for heart problems.
In May, Margrethe was admitted to a Copenhagen hospital for angina pectoris, chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. She underwent a procedure to widen blood vessels during that stay. The former queen celebrated her 86th birthday in April.
Margrethe II surprised the nation in early 2024 by abdicating her throne after 52 years as Denmark's head of state. She passed the crown to her son, King Frederik X.
Her Majesty is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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