Break-Up Rumors, Is Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Single Again?

  • By Zach Selby
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Is the 85-year-old monarch officially back on the market?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, 85, and her partner had split up. Is the Danish monarch really single again?

UPDATE 14/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark spotted alone

A fan spotted Queen Margrethe II of Denmark walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 12, 2026. Was she all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Margrethe back on the market?

A rep for Queen Margrethe II of Denmark was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the monarch was splitting hit the internet Tuesday (January 13), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Margrethe’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) January 13, 2026
“Hate to see Queen Margrethe II of Denmark split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) January 13, 2026

Based on the facts (Queen Margrethe II of Denmark spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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