While much is being made of Queen Margrethe’s historic jubilee, let’s not forget how Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary have played an important role within the Royal Family and within Denmark over the past 18 years and beyond.
Let’s take a look at Queen Margrethe’s son and heir and how Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary have helped shape her reign and point toward…
Princess Benedikte overcome with emotion as she remembers her parents
14th January 2022
Princess Benedikte was overcome with emotion as she joined her sister, Queen Margrethe, to remember their parents on a poignant day for Denmark’s royals.
Benedikte and Margrethe placed flowers on the graves of their father, King Frederik IX, and their mother, Queen…
Dear Aunt Daisy - Margrethe II's relationship with European royalty
14th January 2022
Queen Margrethe has a close relationship with many European royals, whether that be through blood or by choice. As such, many call her “Aunt Daisy” due to their close relationship.
Of course, Margrethe has nieces and nephews who are royals who naturally call…
The Queen they call ‘Daisy’ - the amusing story of how Margrethe's nickname came about
14th January 2022
Amongst those who know her, Queen Margrethe of Denmark is affectionately known as ‘Daisy’. Indeed, in a video posted in 2020 to mark her 80th birthday, her European counterparts often addressed the royal as Daisy, but how did her nickname come about?
Nicknames are quite common in royal circles and Queen Margrethe has been called Daisy for so long that on several occasions she has…
On 15 January 1972, a 31-year-old princess became the first Queen of Denmark in modern times, proclaimed from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace as Queen Margrethe II.
Standing with Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag, Margrethe took part in a five-minute ceremony stripped…
The Queen of Denmark has begun her Golden Jubilee by attending a solemn meeting of the State Council.
Margrethe II was joined by her son and heir, Crown Prince Frederik, for the meeting at Christiansborg Palace.
The meeting was limited to just five ministers owing to…
The Danish population showers Queen Margarethe with special tributes as she celebrates 50 years on the throne
14th January 2022
Queen Margarethis celebrating her Golden Jubilee.
On January 14th 2022, she marks the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne on the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Denmark is joining the Royal Family and institutions to celebrate the occasion, and the Danish Royal Household has shown is appreciation for the good wishes by highlighting the way in which people around the…
The artistic Queen - How Margrethe of Denmark forged a public profile outside her royal role
14th January 2022
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is celebrating her Golden Jubilee this year. On 14 January 1972, she succeeded her father, King Frederick IX. In honour of her Golden Jubilee, we will be looking at her life and reign here on Royal Central. Throughout her life, Margrethe has…
Today, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrates 50 years on the Danish throne. Let’s take a look back at the life of Denmark’s colourful queen.
Born Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid on 16 April 1940, Margrethe was the first child of Crown Prince Frederik and…
Margrethe II has now ruled Denmark for 50 years.
The Danish Monarch marks her Golden Jubilee today, January 14th 2022.
Her reign, only the second time a woman has ruled Denmark, has been popular and successful and marked by modernisation of the monarchy. Her Majesty takes as her motto ”God’s help, the love of The People, Denmark’s strength.”
Margrethe Alexandrine…
