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The Queen they call ‘Daisy’ - the amusing story of how Margrethe's nickname came about

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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…
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A solemn start to Queen Margrethe's Golden Jubilee

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14th January 2022
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…
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The Danish population showers Queen Margarethe with special tributes as she celebrates 50 years on the throne

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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…
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Who is Queen Margrethe II of Denmark?

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14th January 2022
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…
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Margrethe II: Queen of Denmark for 50 years

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14th January 2022
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…
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The death of Frederik IX, King of Denmark

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13th January 2022
As 2021 wound to an end, the Danish Royal Family shared a rather poignant video. Amidst the official social media posts marking Queen Margrethe’s traditional New Year speech was a once familiar face, that of her father, King Frederik IX. As well as her own message…