In Denmark, the year kicked off with Queen Margrethe II abdicating the throne due tohealth issues.
As such, Margrethe’s eldest son, Frederik X, became king on January 14.
The two spent three days in Sri Lanka.

That’s not all that’s planned for 2024, though.
From major diplomatic trips to weddings and milestone birthdays, these major royal events are expected to take place.
Prince Edward celebrates a milestone birthday in March
A few royals have some milestone birthdays this year.

“The title will be held by Prince Edward for His Royal Highness’s lifetime.”
Edward’s former titles of Earl of Wessex and Forfar were previously bestowed upon him by his late mother.
The first was on his wedding day in 1999, and the second as a 2018 birthday gift.

The king and queen are expected to tour the country for a week.
The Canadian visit will also mark Charles' first since his May 2023 coronation.
However, this isn’t going to be any ordinary visit.

However,pollinghas revealed that most Canadians aren’t in favor of Charles holding this position.
This sentiment isn’t entirely new.
In 2011, some Canadians protested the monarchy when Prince William and Princess Catherine made a visit.

All eyes will be on the king and queen during this potential visit.
If he really is King of Canada, a cross-country tour would really be in his best interests."
In December, Kensington Palace announced that the couple would travel to Italy in spring 2024.

It will also be the first time William and Catherine have visited Italy together.
She was discharged on January 29 to recover at home.
They will celebrate 20 years of marriage on May 22.

Felipe and Letizia secretly dated until their engagement in 2003.
The pair met when Felipe was still a prince, and Letizia was a journalist for Television Espanola.
The couple got engaged in April 2023 after dating for two years.

“Members of both their families are absolutely delighted with the news,” the spokesperson revealed.
It will be interesting to see who shows up and who doesn’t.
An estimated1,400 soldierswill participate in the parade, which starts at Buckingham Palace.

Princess Anne has had ties to the Olympics for several decades.
She also serves as the p resident of the British Olympic Association.
As Martha revealed in anInstagram post, their nuptials will occur in the princess' home country of Norway.

People from around the world will witness Martha Louise and Verrett making history.
Verrett is the first Black man in modern history to marry a European royal.
His nephew, Prince Harry, turns 40 in September.

However, this did not happen, and the rift only seems to have widened.
Just how he will celebrate his milestone birthday, however, remains to be seen.
This time, it’s on the other side of the world.