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 she prepared to leave their tombs. The
Danish Monarch’s composure appeared to crumble briefly as she began
to move away…
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…
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 her “Aunt Daisy” as she is their
biological aunt. These are the children of Princess Bendikte
(Gustav, 7th Prince…
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…
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 current restrictions for the
coronavirus pandemic. Leading the politicians was Denmark’s Prime
Minister, Mette…
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…
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 Crown Princess Ingrid – later King
Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid. She was followed by two sisters:
Princess Benedikte in…