36 Quotes by 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 working, and then there's nothing else that counts.

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.

I am not a career woman, and I would never have become one in normal life, because I am not ambitious enough for that.

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

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

None of my counterparts in Europe interferes in politics.

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

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

The Reformation was immensely important for all of Danish culture.