Denmark's Queen Margrethe hospitalised in Copenhagen with chest pain

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · May 14, 2026 · 207 words · By Gavin Blackburn

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What to know about Denmark's Queen Margrethe hospitalised in Copenhagen with chest pain

Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years.

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What happened

Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years.

Why it matters

Denmark's Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in 2024 has been admitted to hospital due to chest pain, the Royal House of Denmark said on Thursday.

Common ground

The 86-year-old Queen was admitted to Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen's main hospital, "this afternoon due to angina," the court said in a statement.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Denmark's Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in 2024 has been admitted to hospital due to chest pain”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists entirely of results for the rock band 'Queen' and does not contain any information regarding Queen Margrethe's health or hospital admission in 2024.

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web search NEUTRAL — Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_(band)

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago · The Mercury Phoenix Trust Spring Sale - 25% Off Store-Wide - Ends May 1st! 34 Years Ago Today...
https://queenonline.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to the official Queen channel. Subscribe today for exclusive Queen videos, including live performances, interviews, official videos, behind-the-scenes footage & more. See the best of...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMhD4jzUqG-IgPzUmmytRQ

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Claim 2: “The former sovereign reigned in the Scandinavian country for 52 years before passing the throne to her eldest son Frederik in January 2024.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that Queen Margrethe II abdicated in January 2024 after a 52-year reign, passing the throne to her son, King Frederik X.

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web search NEUTRAL — On 3 January 1972, three days after King Frederik IX delivered his New Year's address, he suffered a heart attack and was admitted to the Copenhagen Municipal Hospital. Margrethe was subsequently desi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margrethe_II

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web search NEUTRAL — Denmark’s Prime Minister proclaimed Frederik X as King after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication.The country’s longest-reigning mona...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeGTog6iTps

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web search NEUTRAL — Denmark’s prime minister has proclaimed Frederik X king on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, after Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, ending her 52-year reign as the …
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/14/denmark-procla…

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Claim 3: “translated Simone de Beauvoir's "All Men Are Mortal" under a pseudonym with her late husband, Prince Consort Henrik.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists entirely of results for the rock band 'Queen' and does not mention Simone de Beauvoir or translations.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 2, 2026 · Queen, British rock band whose fusion of heavy metal, glam rock, and camp theatrics made it one of the most popular groups of the 1970s.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Queen-British-rock-group

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Claim 4: “She has also illustrated several books, including J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings."”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists entirely of results for the rock band 'Queen' and does not mention J.R.R. Tolkien or book illustrations.

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago · The Mercury Phoenix Trust Spring Sale - 25% Off Store-Wide - Ends May 1st! 34 Years Ago Today...
https://queenonline.com/

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Claim 5: “As a designer she won a Danish film award for best costume in 2024”

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Two independent web sources confirm that Queen Margrethe won a Danish film award (the Robert Award, described as the Danish equivalent of an Oscar) for best costume designer in 2024.

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web search NEUTRAL — (Danish: [mɑˈkʁeˀtə]; Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid, born 16 April 1940) is a member of the Danish royal family who reigned as Queen of Denmark from 14 January 1972 until her abdication on 14…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margrethe_II

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web search NEUTRAL — The Queen also designed the sets for Ehrengard and was also nominated for a Robert Award in this category. Very popular in Denmark, Margrethe studied at Cambridge in England and at the Sorbonne in Par…
https://time.news/queen-margrethe-wins-the-danish-equivalent…

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web search NEUTRAL — Denmark's 83-year-old Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in January in favour of her son Frederik, on Saturday won Denmark's equivalent of an Oscar for best costume designer.
https://www.barrons.com/articles/queen-margrethe-wins-denmar…

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Claim 6: “The 86-year-old Queen was admitted to Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen's main hospital, "this afternoon due to angina," the court said in a statement.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists entirely of results for the rock band 'Queen' and does not mention Rigshospitalet or angina.

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Claim 7: “major back surgery in 2023 led to a change of heart”

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Multiple sources, including AP News and Business Insider, confirm that Queen Margrethe underwent major/extensive back surgery in February 2023.

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web search NEUTRAL — Queen Margrethe II has had a number of health issues. Since the 1990s, she has undergone several operations on her right knee due to injuries and osteoarthritis."Danish queen to undergo 'major back su…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margrethe_II

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web search NEUTRAL — Margrethe has decided to undergo “major back surgery” on Feb. 22 after consulting with doctors, the palace said, adding that several official engagements will either be postponed, canceled or handled …
https://web.archive.org/web/20230208162357/https://apnews.co…

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web search NEUTRAL — Queen Margrethe II said she underwent "extensive" back surgery in February, which prompted her decision.
https://www.businessinsider.com/queen-margrethe-ii-of-denmar…

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