My father had no sons, so I became queen. The only thing I had to do was perform the role. Margrethe II of Denmark More Quotes by Margrethe II of Denmark More Quotes From 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 rootstreefall I believe that many people have forgotten what their roots are. This is one of the advantages of countries with a monarchy. The monarch offers identity across generations, and is a part of these roots and this native country. Margrethe II of Denmark rootsbelievecountry 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. Margrethe II of Denmark politicaleverydayunique I believe that all the euphoria about Europe has led many of us to forget that Europe is a conglomerate of different entities and countries. But if you don't love your own entity, if you don't know your roots and can no longer relate to them, you will also have problems with the rest of Europe. Margrethe II of Denmark love-youbelievecountry 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 Frederik, when he becomes king one day. Margrethe II of Denmark kingsbelieveson We are being challenged by Islam these years. There are some things for which one should display no tolerance. And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction. Margrethe II of Denmark toleranceislamyears 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 denmarkwantthinking I smoke wherever there's an ashtray. Margrethe II of Denmark ashtrayssmoke I have always had a dread of becoming a passenger in life. Margrethe II of Denmark memorableadventureinspirational And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction. Margrethe II of Denmark conveniencedenmarkconviction I hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't an anachronism. Margrethe II of Denmark denmarkrememberpeople I am not a career woman, and I would never have become one in normal life, because I am not ambitious enough for that. Margrethe II of Denmark ambitiousnormalcareers None of my counterparts in Europe interferes in politics. Margrethe II of Denmark counterpartsinterfereeurope I hope I will be able to paint as long as I live. Margrethe II of Denmark denmarkablelong 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. Margrethe II of Denmark percentdenmarkpainting In Denmark, the king's faith became the religion of the country, and we are still happy with that today. Margrethe II of Denmark kingstodaycountry 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 queensdoepeople I believe that the fact that I am religious brings me closer to anyone with a different faith. Margrethe II of Denmark differentreligiousbelieve Luther and the Reformation were of fundamental importance to Denmark. We Danes are still Lutherans today. We spoke about him a lot in school, and we feel very close to him. Margrethe II of Denmark fundamentalstodayschool Many young Danish theologians went to Wittenberg starting in 1517, listened to Luther's theses and, in 1536, brought the Reformation to our country. This is why the Danes, unlike the people of many countries in Eastern and Central Europe, became Lutherans and not Calvinists. Margrethe II of Denmark europecountrypeople
