From his coronation to his historic speech during the Covid pandemic

In his New Year’s message he explained that his health problems had led him to decide to step down from the royal succession during his lifetime. The Queen said, “The operation… gave rise to reflection on the future, on the question of whether now is the time to transfer responsibilities to the next generation.” Something that other kings such as Juan de Luxembourg or Albert II of Belgium have already done. The monarch has been on the throne since 1972 and during that time has become an extremely popular figure in Denmark due to his conformance with the idea of ​​a modern parliamentary monarchy.

danes love their queen

more than 80% Danes claim to be supporters of the monarchy and crowds celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. And Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen responded to his abdication announcement in a statement reflecting the sentiments of the Danish people. “Many of us do not know any other emperor. Queen Margaret is the true embodiment of Denmark and over the years she has embodied in words and spirit who we are as individuals and as a nation,” he responded.

As noted in Sidob’s profile, Queen Margaret II remains Completed For the scandals and rudeness committed by her closest relatives: her husband and her two children. Enforcing a policy of cutting privileges and allowances in your family. As the first daughter of King Frederick IX, she was declared heir to the Danish throne at the age of 13. He received thorough training in the most prestigious institutions which shaped an artistic and intellectual personality. And in 1958, upon reaching the age of majority, he took up a seat on the Council of State, which advises the Danish executive.

Her proclamation as queen

With the name of Margaret II with her proclamation as Queen of Denmark salic law Which remained in the country for a century. And she became the second woman in the history of the Danish country to ascend the throne. Her predecessor in this respect was Margaret I, queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden from 1387 to 1412.

Five years earlier she married the French aristocrat Henri Marie Jean Andre de Laborde de Monpezat, with whom she had two children. Frederick André Heinrich Christian), his successor. and his second son, Joachim Holger Waldemar Christian.

a queen ready to rule

Speaks five languages And as Sidob points out, it has a long relationship Honorary degrees and decorations Of highest rank. The Garter of the United Kingdom, the Golden Fleas of Spain, the Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Aztec Eagle of Mexico were highlighted. Feedback on the pseudonym Ingahild Grethmar Margarita AndWrote many fantasy stories, of which are cited (titles translated into Spanish) All Men are Mortals (1981), The Valley (1988), The Forest (1989) and The Meadows (1989). As painter He displayed his pictorial works in many exhibitions responsible for visuals Ballet works for theatre, film and television.

The last years of his reign were affected by epidemics

In his last years, he criticized the thoughtless behavior of those who did not follow the prevention rules of the Covid pandemic in 2020. And he appealed to common sense in a speech that the media considered “Historical”, In January 2022, celebrations were held to mark his 50th year on the throne, and he later surprised everyone by withdrawing the princely title and honor of Highness from Joaquin’s four children, who would go on to become Count and Countess of Monpezat. Although he retained his place in the line of succession.

He argued in a statement that with this decision it is a “Safeguards essential for the future of the monarchy.”…I hope that we, as a family, can overcome this situation and find peace on our path,” he said in a statement.

Now, after an equally unexpected decision, his son bears witness to what is to honor the long career that began with his first speech on 15 January 1972: “The work my father had done for almost twenty-five years now lies at rest. Is doing” .on my shoulders. I pray to God to give me help and strength to handle the heavy inheritance. The trust that was given to my father should be given to me also.