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Margrethe II of Denmark

Margrethe II (Danish: Margrethe 2., pronounced [mɑˈɡʁæːˀdə]; Faroese: Margreta 2.; Greenlandic: Margrethe II; full name: Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid; born 16 April 1940) is the Queen of Denmark. She is also the supreme authority of the Church of Denmark and Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Defence. Born into the House of Glücksburg, a royal house with origins in Northern Germany, she was the eldest child of Frederick IX of Denmark and Ingrid of Sweden. She succeeded her father upon his death on 14 January 1972, having become heir presumptive to her father in 1953, when a constitutional amendment allowed women to inherit the throne. On her accession, Margrethe became the first female monarch of Denmark since Margrethe I, ruler of the Scandinavian kingdoms in 1375–1412 during the Kalmar Union. In 1967, she married Henri de Laborde de Monpezat, with whom she has two sons: Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim. She has been on the Danish throne for 46 years, becoming the second-longest-reigning Danish monarch after her ancestor Christian IV.

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I have always had a dread of becoming a passenger in life.

Adventure, Becoming, Dread, Inspirational, Life, Memorable

Many young Danish theologians went to Wittenberg starting in 1517, listened to Luther's theses and, in 1536, brought the Reformation to our country. This is why the Danes, unlike the people of many countries in Eastern and Central Europe, became Lutherans and not Calvinists.

Country, Europe, People, Theologians, Theses

We, the monarchs, are undoubtedly constants in a constantly changing world. Because we have always been there, but also because we do not get involved in everyday politics. We are aware of the political changes in our societies, but we don't comment on them. This is where we assume a unique position.

Aware, Changing, Everyday, Political, Undoubtedly, Unique

Luther and the Reformation were of fundamental importance to Denmark. We Danes are still Lutherans today. We spoke about him a lot in school, and we feel very close to him.

Fundamentals, Importance, Lutherans, School, Today

I believe that many people have forgotten what their roots are. This is one of the advantages of countries with a monarchy. The monarch offers identity across generations, and is a part of these roots and this native country.

Believe, Country, Generations, Identity, Monarchy, Roots

None of my counterparts in Europe interferes in politics.

Counterparts, Europe, Interfere, Interferes, Politics

A tree without roots will fall over, whereas a tree with roots eventually becomes part of a forest.

Becomes, Fall, Roots, Tree

I can, of course, think what I want, just like everyone else. I simply have to refrain from saying everything I think.

Denmark, Everyone, Everything, Saying, Thinking, Want

My father had no sons, so I became queen. The only thing I had to do was perform the role.

Father, Queens, Role, Son, Sons, Thing

The Reformation was immensely important for all of Danish culture.

Culture, Danish, Important, Reformation

I believe that all the euphoria about Europe has led many of us to forget that Europe is a conglomerate of different entities and countries. But if you don't love your own entity, if you don't know your roots and can no longer relate to them, you will also have problems with the rest of Europe.

Believe, Country, Different, Led, Love, Love You

We are being challenged by Islam these years. There are some things for which one should display no tolerance. And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction.

Convenience, Conviction, Islam, Tolerance, Years

The time that I devote to painting is not a lot of time, but I do it 100 percent while I am working, and then there's nothing else that counts.

100, Counts, Denmark, Nothing, Painting, Percent

Luther exerted a strong influence on Denmark. Suddenly Danish theologians were preaching in Danish and translating the Bible into Danish.

Bible, Danish, Denmark, Influence, Strong

Painting is not what my life is about, but it is very important to me, and I am very lucky to be able to give some time to it.

Give, Giving, Important, Lucky, Time

I believe that the fact that I am religious brings me closer to anyone with a different faith.

Believe, Brings, Different, Faith, Religious

In Denmark, the king's faith became the religion of the country, and we are still happy with that today.

Became, Country, Kings, Today

I hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't an anachronism.

Anachronism, Denmark, Hope, People, Remember

There are indeed ways for a queen to say what she thinks.

Queen, Queens, Say, Thinking, Thinks, Way

I would not say Denmark is a multicultural country, but more people live here now who have different roots, backgrounds and religions, more than 30 years ago. This also applies to religions.

Backgrounds, Country, People, Roots, Years