Queen Elizabeth II has sent a special
message to Queen Margrethe II as the Danish Monarch marked her
Golden Jubilee. The UK Embassy in Denmark revealed that
congratulations had winged their way from London to Copenhagen but
kept the contents of the missive secret. The link between the two
Jubilee Queens of 2022 was revealed as the Embassy sent
congratulations to Margrethe II as the 50th…
Margrethe II of Denmark led her family’s
tributes to her late parents with a deep and reverential curtsey in
front of their graves. On the 50th anniversary of the death of her
father, King Frederik IX, and her own accession, Queen Margrethe
made poignant gesture as…
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…
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 Ingrid, in a special ceremony
on January 14th 2022. Their tribute came exactly fifty years after
their father’s death.
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…
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 from the
pomp and ceremony that surrounds a British coronation. She was
dressed entirely in black, including a long veil and…
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…
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 been heavily involved
with the visual and performing arts, which has continued through
her reign. While many royals take on a…