Queen Margrethe II hospitalized after fall at home in Denmark

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark was hospitalized after a fall at her residence, Fredensborg Castle, on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred shortly before she was scheduled to attend an event marking the 75th anniversary of the Department of Archeology at Aarhus University. The queen, who is 84 years old, was admitted to the university hospital in Copenhagen for observation following the fall. The head of communications for the royal household, Lene Balleby, reported that the queen is doing well under the circumstances, although no further details were provided. This hospitalization comes after a significant year for the queen, who abdicated the throne in January, becoming the first Danish monarch to do so in nearly 900 years. Margrethe had previously expressed a passion for archaeology, having studied prehistoric archaeology at Copenhagen University. She had mentioned that if she were not the monarch, she would have pursued a career in that field. Her abdication and subsequent hospitalization have raised concerns about her health and the future of the royal family. The cancellation of her participation in the anniversary event highlights the impact of her fall on her royal duties. The royal household has not released additional comments, leaving the public and media to speculate on the queen's recovery and future engagements.