Margrethe II of Denmark
Margrethe II of Denmark
Margrethe IIis the Queen of Denmark. She is also the supreme authority of the Church of Denmark and Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Defence Forces...
NationalityDanish
ProfessionRoyalty
Date of Birth16 April 1940
CountryDenmark
unique political everyday
We, the monarchs, are undoubtedly constants in a constantly changing world. Because we have always been there, but also because we do not get involved in everyday politics. We are aware of the political changes in our societies, but we don't comment on them. This is where we assume a unique position.
absolutely admire age century danish early golden painters whom
There are, of course, always painters whom I admire and find fascinating. I've often thought, 'Goodness, if I could paint like the Danish Golden Age painters, the early 19th century painters, the way they could paint a landscape - absolutely beautiful.'
endearing faith feature likewise people
There is something endearing about people who give themselves up completely to their faith. But there is likewise something frightening about such a totality, which also is a feature of Islam.
best hope people
One shouldn't write one's own epitaph. I hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't an anachronism.
ambitious enough
I am not a career woman, and I would never have become one in normal life, because I am not ambitious enough for that.
father son
My father had no sons, so I became queen. The only thing I had to do was perform the role.
thinking
There are indeed ways for a queen to say what she thinks.
interfere
None of my counterparts in Europe interferes in politics.
people
I represent all people who are citizens of the Danish nation.
country today
In Denmark, the king's faith became the religion of the country, and we are still happy with that today.
important culture
The Reformation was immensely important for all of Danish culture.
strong influence luther
Luther exerted a strong influence on Denmark. Suddenly Danish theologians were preaching in Danish and translating the Bible into Danish.
country people theologian
Many young Danish theologians went to Wittenberg starting in 1517, listened to Luther's theses and, in 1536, brought the Reformation to our country. This is why the Danes, unlike the people of many countries in Eastern and Central Europe, became Lutherans and not Calvinists.
believe son role-models
I believe that it is indeed easier for a woman who follows a male monarch, as it was in my case. There was no role model I had to measure up to. It was clear from the beginning that many things would be different, and that helped. And I hope that the same thing will help my son, Crown Prince Frederik, when he becomes king one day.