My father had no sons, so I became queen. The only thing I had to do was perform the role. — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
Under the constitution, as the Danish queen I am bound to the Lutheran faith, but that does not exclude people of other faiths. — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
I can, of course, think what I want, just like everyone else. I simply have to refrain from saying everything I think. — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction, — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
There is something endearing about people who give themselves up completely to their faith. But there is likewise something frightening about such a totality,… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
One shouldn't write one's own epitaph. I hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't an anachronism. — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
I would not say Denmark is a multicultural country, but more people live here now who have different roots, backgrounds and religions, more than… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
I believe that it is indeed easier for a woman who follows a male monarch, as it was in my case. There was no role model I had to measure up to. It was clear from the beginning that many things would be different, and that helped. And I hope that the same thing will help my son, Crown Prince… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share
I believe that all the euphoria about Europe has led many of us to forget that Europe is a conglomerate of different entities and… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
We, the monarchs, are undoubtedly constants in a constantly changing world. Because we have always been there, but also because we do not get… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
The time that I devote to painting is not a lot of time, but I do it 100 percent while I am working, and… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
We are being challenged by Islam these years. There are some things for which one should display no tolerance. And when we are tolerant,… — Margrethe II of Denmark Copy Share Image
