Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s greatest moments

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From: Annemarie Göbbel

In her New Year’s speech, Queen Margrethe of Denmark unexpectedly announced her abdication at the age of 83. The unusual regent is on the throne after 52 years.

1/19The almost six-year-old Princess Margrethe (middle) experiences the first ball of her life with Claes von Dardel, a later banker, at the end of the dance school she attended. © TT/Imago
The photo showing Princess Margrethe (2nd from left) at the age of 27 was taken at the christening of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands with his mother, Queen Beatrix. five years later she was queen herself.
2/19At the christening of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands with his mother, Queen Beatrix, the photo was taken that shows Princess Margrethe (second from left) at the age of 27; five years later she was queen herself. © piemags/Imago
Margrethe was studying in London in 1965 when she met the confident Frenchman Henri de Laborde de Monpezat at a dinner party. A year later they met again at a wedding in Scotland and at a subsequent dinner there was a spark between the two. “It happened when we were dancing. There’s nothing you can do about it,” Margrethe remembers in a documentary. The marriage lasted until Henry died in 2018.
3/19Margrethe was studying in London in 1965 when she met the confident Frenchman Henri de Laborde de Monpezat at a dinner party. A year later they met again at a wedding in Scotland and at a subsequent dinner there was a spark between the two. “It happened when we were dancing. There’s nothing you can do about it,” Margrethe remembers in a documentary. The marriage lasted until Henry died in 2018. © Polfoto Mydtskov Rigmor/dpa
Margrethe is holding her first son in her arms – and with him the future heir to the throne! The princess and husband Prince Henrik presented their first-born son Frederik to the press on June 1, 1968.
4/19Margrethe is holding her first son in her arms – and with it the future heir to the throne! The princess and husband Prince Henrik presented their first-born son Frederik to the press on June 1, 1968. © Polfoto Gleie Erik/dpa
On January 14th, Margrethe II is proclaimed head of Denmark by Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag. Previously her father was King Frederik IX. died. Mourning also determined the coronation. She was dressed in black and wore a veil.
5/19On January 14, 1972, at the age of 31, Margrethe II was proclaimed head of Denmark by Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag. Previously her father was King Frederik IX. died. Mourning also determined the coronation. She was dressed in black and wore a veil. © IMAGO/UPI
Not just colleagues: Queen Margrethe (r.) and Queen Elizabeth II (l.) in Windsor with their husbands in 1974. Margrethe is even number 221 in the British throne, as she is the granddaughter of Margareta of Connaught, later Crown Princess of Sweden. Margrethe comes from the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, as does the British Prince Philip (r.).
6/19Not just colleagues: Queen Margrethe (r.) and Queen Elizabeth II (l.) in Windsor with their husbands in 1974. Margrethe is even number 221 in the British throne, as she is the granddaughter of Margareta of Connaught, later Crown Princess of Sweden. Margrethe comes from the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, as does the British Prince Philip (r.). © PA/dpa
The idyllic picture is deceptive: the relationship with both sons is difficult. Frederik complained that he had grown up without love. Joachim fled to the USA with his family. The picture shows her on January 2nd, 2009.
7/19The idyllic picture is deceptive: the relationship with both sons is difficult. Frederik complained that he had grown up without love. Joachim fled to the USA with his family. The picture shows her on January 2nd, 2009. © Steen Evald/dpa
Official portrait for the 60th birthday of Queen Margrethe II, taken on January 4, 1999. Margarethe, the first female ruler in 600 years, is considered a symbol of national unity and historical continuity in Denmark.
8/19Official portrait for the 60th birthday of Queen Margrethe II, taken on January 4, 1999. Margarethe, the first female ruler in 600 years, is considered a symbol of national unity and historical continuity in Denmark. © Mydtskov_Rigmor/dpa
Casual family gathering for Prince Hendrik's 80th birthday at the Chateau de Cayx, near Cahors. The Danish royals have gathered in the garden, from (l. to r. ) Prince Felix, Princess Marie, Prince Joachim, Princess Athena, Prince Henrik, Prince Nikolai, Queen Margrethe II, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince(husband) Henrik, Princess Josephine, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Vincent and Crown Prince Frederik
9/19Casual family gathering for Prince Hendrik’s 80th birthday at the Chateau de Cayx, near Cahors. The Danish royals have gathered in the garden, from (l. to r. ) Prince Felix, Princess Marie, Prince Joachim, Princess Athena, Prince Henrik, Prince Nikolai, Queen Margrethe II, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince(husband) Henrik, Princess Josephine, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Vincent and Crown Prince Frederik. © MARC SALVET/dpa
What their corgis meant to Queen Elizabeth were dachshunds to Margrethe and Henrik. Celimene and Evita are the names of two four-legged contemporaries that the regent couple presents here in front of their castle in Caix near Cahors in southwest France.
10/19What their corgis meant to Queen Elizabeth were dachshunds to Margrethe and Henrik. Celimene and Evita are the names of two four-legged contemporaries that the regent couple presents here in front of their castle in Caix near Cahors in southwest France. © ipa Villard/dpa
Nelson Mandela comes to visit Queen Margrethe on March 15, 1999. The South African president stayed in Denmark for two days as part of his European tour.
11/19Nelson Mandela comes to visit Queen Margrethe on March 15, 1999. The South African president stayed in Denmark for two days as part of his European tour. © Keld_Navntoft/dpa
Queen Margrethe's 76th birthday at Amalienborg Palace
12/19The royal family appears on the balcony smiling and waving on Margrethe’s 76th birthday. But it wasn’t always all sunshine and roses for the Danish royals: Since both sons found Mary (l.) and Marie (r.), the family has become more homogeneous. © Marie Hald/dpa
Margrethe is also head of state of Greenland. Here she can be seen wearing traditional Greenlandic clothing during a state visit in June 2009.
13/19Margrethe is also head of state of Greenland. Here she can be seen wearing traditional Greenlandic clothing during a state visit in June 2009. © KELD NAVNTOFT / dpa
The queen smoked unimpressedly since 1957 until 2022, which is why she was often criticized.
14/19The queen smoked unimpressedly since 1957 until 2022, which is why she was often criticized. © KELD NAVNTOFT/dpa
The Danish royals were in awe when Queen Margrethe unexpectedly changed her title a year ago.
15/19The Danish royals were in awe when Queen Margrethe unexpectedly changed her title a year ago. “Royal Highnesses” became “Excellences”: On September 28, 2022, the Danish court announced drastic changes for some of Queen Margrethe’s descendants: son Joachim and his wife Marie lost their titles “Prince” and “Princess” as of the new year . Instead, they bear the title “Count and Countess of Monpezat”. From January 1, 2023, Joachim’s four children – Prince Nikolai, Prince Felix, Prince Henrik and Princess Athena – will only carry the title “Excellences”, no longer “Royal Highnesses”. © Niels Ahlmann Olesen/dpa
Divorce from Frederik? Mary of Denmark didn't have particularly good cards (photomontage).
16/19An alleged affair by Frederik brought the royal family into disrepute. Divorce from Frederik? Mary of Denmark didn’t have particularly good cards (photomontage). © Mikkel Berg Pedersen/Imago & Frank_Rumpenhorst/dpa
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark pulled the ripcord. She gave her New Year's address at the Palace of Christian IX, Amalienborg Palace. Danish Queen Margrethe II will abdicate at the beginning of 2024, as she surprisingly announced during her speech, thereby making history.
17/19Queen Margrethe II of Denmark pulled the ripcord. She gave her New Year’s address at the Palace of Christian IX, Amalienborg Palace. Danish Queen Margrethe II will abdicate at the beginning of 2024, as she surprisingly announced during her speech, thereby making history. © picture alliance/dpa/Ritzau Scanpix Photo/AP | Keld Navntoft
Queen Margrethe walks on a stick to the traditional New Year celebrations on day four after the announcement of her abdication.
18/19Queen Margrethe goes to the traditional New Year’s celebration on day four after the announcement of her abdication – on a stick. © Mads Claus Rasmussen/dpa
Queen Margrethe will retire from January 14, 2024 and pass the scepter to King Frederik X and his wife Mary.
19/19Queen Margrethe will retire from January 14, 2024 and pass the scepter to King Frederik X and his wife Mary. © Keld Navntoft/dpa

Copenhagen – At the age of 83 Denmark Queen Margrethe II decided it was time to pass on the scepter. In her New Year’s speech, the popular regent announced that she was abdicating the Danish throne after 52 years, clearing the way for Crown Prince Frederik (55) and his wife Crown Princess Mary (51).

There are 24 years between the images, or half of Queen Margrethe's reign. The portrait on the left shows her on her 60th birthday, on the right when she abdicated in 2023/2024.
There are 24 years between the images, or half of Queen Margrethe’s reign. The portrait on the left shows her on her 60th birthday, on the right when she abdicated in 2023/2024. © Mydtskov_Rigmor/dpa

As an unelected ruler, she was loyal to her father Frederik IX. succeeded to the throne half a century ago. She was considered extremely unconventional and had to deal with a number of royal disputes, title disputes, cheating rumors and more during her reign. The moving images of Queen Margaret through the years up to her abdication. Sources used: mirror.co.uk, agencies

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