Margrethe II of Denmark

Under the constitution, as the Danish queen I am bound to the Lutheran faith, but that does not exclude people of other…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

None of my counterparts in Europe interferes in politics.

— Margrethe II of Denmark

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

And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction,

— Margrethe II of Denmark

There is something endearing about people who give themselves up completely to their faith. But there is likewise something frightening about such…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

One shouldn't write one's own epitaph. I hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

I would not say Denmark is a multicultural country, but more people live here now who have different roots, backgrounds and religions,…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

I believe that it is indeed easier for a woman who follows a male monarch, as it was in my case. There…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

I believe that all the euphoria about Europe has led many of us to forget that Europe is a conglomerate of different…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

We, the monarchs, are undoubtedly constants in a constantly changing world. Because we have always been there, but also because we do…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

The time that I devote to painting is not a lot of time, but I do it 100 percent while I am…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

We are being challenged by Islam these years. There are some things for which one should display no tolerance. And when we…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

I hope I will be able to paint as long as I live.

— Margrethe II of Denmark

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

— Margrethe II of Denmark

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

— Margrethe II of Denmark

Luther and the Reformation were of fundamental importance to Denmark. We Danes are still Lutherans today. We spoke about him a lot…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

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

— Margrethe II of Denmark

I represent all people who are citizens of the Danish nation.

— Margrethe II of Denmark

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

— Margrethe II of Denmark

There are, of course, always painters whom I admire and find fascinating. I've often thought, 'Goodness, if I could paint like the…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

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

— Margrethe II of Denmark

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

— Margrethe II of Denmark

I believe that many people have forgotten what their roots are. This is one of the advantages of countries with a monarchy.…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

The Reformation was immensely important for all of Danish culture.

— Margrethe II of Denmark

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

— Margrethe II of Denmark