Palace issue statement after royal admitted to hospital 'as a precaution'

Denmark's , 85, who abdicated last year, is expected to be discharged from hospital soon, the Danish royal household said on Friday.

"Her Majesty is recovering and in good spirits," the Royal House said in a statement. "Queen Margrethe is therefore expected to be discharged from Rigshospitalet and return to Fredensborg Palace over the weekend," it added.

On Thursday, due to a cold, as "a precaution".

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