Constitution of Denmark

The Constitution of Denmark (Danish: Danmarks Riges Grundlov) is the constitution of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Danish Realm. It was first passed on 5 June 1849, transforming Denmark from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. On 5 June 1953, the constitution was amended, removing one clause and adding another: the removed clause was the one which prevented women from inheriting the Danish throne; the added clause created the Danish Realm, creating two autonomous territories (the Faroe Islands and Danish Antilles), which were given near total control over their domestic affairs while the Kingdom of Denmark remained responsible for foreing affairs, defence, currency, and a few other matters. The constitution has remained unchanged since.