However, more than 180,000 Danes joined the Facebook group “Denmark sings for the queen “ and thereby expressed their firm intention to convey congratulations to their monarch on the streets at noon, from balconies or from the window. The court also provided an online guest book in which followers of the monarch can leave good wishes.
Margrethe II .: popular and talented
Margrethe II has been in office for almost half a century. She was the first woman to take the Danish throne in 1972 at the age of 31. It is extremely popular with the people. It is close to the people, but is also recognized as a moral authority. Her New Year’s speeches, in which she often speaks to her fellow countrymen in conscience, are followed with great interest by many Danes. It succeeded in repeatedly carefully adapting the monarchy to social developments.
Is popular “Daisy”, as the queen is affectionately called by her subjects, also because of her many talents. She speaks several languages, tried to translate successfully, and designed costumes and scenery for shows or television series.
But above all it is as artist Recognized: Her pictures are exhibited in museums and renowned galleries at home and abroad, her illustrations adorn numerous books – including the new edition by Tolkiens “Lord of the rings“ from 2002.
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