Queen Margrethe II of Denmark hospitalized in Copenhagen

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, 86-year-old former Danish monarch Queen Margrethe II was admitted to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen following a sudden health complication. The Danish royal court issued an official statement confirming her hospitalization after she reported feeling unwell.

Medical examinations conducted by the hospital staff identified a new blood collection in the area of her hip, alongside symptoms of mild dehydration. The former queen is currently receiving medical treatment for both conditions as doctors monitor her recovery. No further updates regarding her expected discharge date have been provided by the royal household at this time.