Margrethe II

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Profession: Queen of Denmark

Nationality:

Biography: Margrethe has been the reigning Queen of Denmark since her ascension to the throne on 14 January 1972, upon the death of her father Frederick IX.

In this role she is also the supreme authority of the Church of Denmark and Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Defence.

Born: April 16, 1940
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Age: 84 years old

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries

Married Life

1967-06-10 Margrethe II of Denmark (27) weds Prince Henrik of Denmark (32) at the Naval Church of Copenhagen in Denmark

Historical Events

1972-01-14 Margrethe II of Denmark becomes the first Queen of Denmark since 1412
2023-12-31 Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (83) announces her plan to abdicate the throne on her 52nd anniversary of ascension on January 14

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