Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

Margrethe II (Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid, born 16 April 1940) is Queen of Denmark. Having reigned as Denmark's monarch for over 50 years, she is the world's only current queen regnant and the longest-serving current female head of state. Born into the House of Glücksburg, a cadet branch of the House of Oldenburg, Margrethe is the eldest child of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid. She became heir presumptive to her father in 1953, when a constitutional amendment allowed women to inherit the throne. Margrethe succeeded her father upon his death on 14 January 1972. On her accession, she became the first female monarch of Denmark since Margrethe I, ruler of the Scandinavian kingdoms in 1376–1412 during the Kalmar Union. In 1967, she married Henri de Laborde de Monpezat, with whom she had two sons: Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim. Margrethe is known for her strong archaeological passion and has participated in several excavations, including in Italy, Egypt, Denmark and South America. She shared this interest with her grandfather Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, with whom she spent some time unearthing artefacts near Etruria in 1962. As of 2023, Margrethe has, as sovereign, received 42 official state visits and she has undertaken 55 foreign state visits herself. She and the royal family have made several other foreign visits. Support for the monarchy in Denmark has been and remains consistently high at around 82%, as does Margrethe's personal popularity. Princess Margrethe was born 16 April 1940 at Frederik VIII's Palace, in her parents' residence at the Amalienborg palace complex, the principal residence of the Danish royal family in the district of Frederiksstaden in central Copenhagen. She was the first child of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess (later King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid). Her father was the elder son of the then-reigning King Christian X, while her mother was the only daughter of the Crown Prince of Sweden (later King Gustaf VI Adolf). Her birth took place just one week after Nazi Germany's invasion of Denmark on 9 April 1940. Margrethe was baptised on 14 May in the Holmen Church in Copenhagen. The Princess's godparents were King Christian X (paternal grandfather); Hereditary Prince Knud (paternal uncle); Prince Axel (her paternal grandfather's first cousin); King Gustaf V of Sweden (maternal great-grandfather); Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden (maternal grandfather); Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten (her maternal uncle); and Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (maternal great-grandfather). She was named Margrethe after her late maternal grandmother, Margaret, Crown Princess of Sweden, Alexandrine after her paternal grandmother, Queen Alexandrine, and Ingrid after her mother. Since her paternal grandfather was also the King of Iceland, she was given the Icelandic name Þórhildur. When Margrethe was four years old, in 1944, her younger sister Princess Benedikte was born. Princess Benedikte later married Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and lives some of the time in Germany. Her second sister, Princess Anne-Marie, was born in 1946. Anne-Marie later married King Constantine II of the Hellenes and currently lives in Greece. ... Source: Article "Margrethe II" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
  • Popularity: 1.441
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1940-04-16
  • Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Homepage: http://kongehuset.dk
  • Also Known As: Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, H.M. Dronningen, H.M. Dronning Margrethe 2., Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid, Dronning Margrethe II af Danmark, Queen Margrethe II
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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Movies

  • 2009
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    The Wild Swans

    The Wild Swans

    7 2009 HD

    Elise, a princess, lives happily together with her eleven brothers. When her father, the king, marries again, he banishes Elisa. Hereafter his new...

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  • 2000
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    The Snow Queen

    The Snow Queen

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    Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale is told here as a digital theater piece. The visual point of departure is fashioned by découpages created...

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  • 2023
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    Lifting the Veil: Behind the Scenes of Ehrengard

    Lifting the Veil: Behind the Scenes of Ehrengard

    8 2023 HD

    Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and director Bille August showcase their meticulous attention to the sets and costumes of the "Ehrengard" film...

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  • 2016
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    Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute

    Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute

    7.4 2016 HD

    A unique celebration of the Queen's ninety years as she reaches her landmark birthday in April. Film-maker John Bridcut has been granted special...

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  • 2024
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    Dronning Margrethe 2. - 52 år som Danmarks regent

    Dronning Margrethe 2. - 52 år som Danmarks regent

    1 2024 HD

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  • 1992
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    J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973

    J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973

    1 1992 HD

    J.R.R.T.: A Study of J.R.R. Tolkien is a 1992 documentary, narrated by Judi Dench, produced to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. Tolkien's birth. It...

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  • 2024
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    Dronningen og statsministrene - i al fortrolighed

    Dronningen og statsministrene - i al fortrolighed

    1 2024 HD

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  • 2020
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    Margrethe II - Hele Danmarks Dronning

    Margrethe II - Hele Danmarks Dronning

    1 2020 HD

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  • 2023
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    Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction

    Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction

    6.2 2023 HD

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  • 2023
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    Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction

    Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction

    6.2 2023 HD

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  • 2010
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    Kongehuset indefra

    Kongehuset indefra

    1 2010 HD

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  • 2010
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    Flådens Historie

    Flådens Historie

    1 2010 HD

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  • 2021
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    Et liv som dronning

    Et liv som dronning

    10 2021 HD

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  • 2022
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    Kongeskibet - I dronningens tjeneste

    Kongeskibet - I dronningens tjeneste

    1 2022 HD

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  • 1972
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    Dronningens nytårstaler gennem årene

    Dronningens nytårstaler gennem årene

    1 1972 HD

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  • 1972
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    Dronningens Nytårstale

    Dronningens Nytårstale

    1 1972 HD

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  • 2022
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    Dronning Margrethe - 50 år for Danmark

    Dronning Margrethe - 50 år for Danmark

    1 2022 HD

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  • 2010
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    Den Danske Flådes Historie gennem 500 år

    Den Danske Flådes Historie gennem 500 år

    1 2010 HD

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  • 1982
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.2 1982 HD

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  • 2019
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    Frederik IX

    Frederik IX

    1 2019 HD

    Historical drama documentary series about the Queen's father, Frederik IX, and the monarchy during his lifetime.

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  • 1970
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    Frederik IX

    Frederik IX

    1 1970 HD

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