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…
King Constantine of Greece has been as
discharged from the “Attikon” Hospital where he was being treated
for coronavirus. King Constantine was admitted on January 8 to the
hospital after testing positive for the new Omicron strain of the
virus. King Constantine…
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…