Queen Margrethe II, Current Events Part 3: September 2023 -


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It's so great that she has the opportunity to enjoy these events! I was surprised that she abdicated, but getting to see her do things like the Rome visit puts it all in perspective. Good for her!
 
Queen Margrethe was present at the opening of the exhibition "Love for Art - H.M. Queen Margrethe's private art collection" at Randers Art Museum today, October 10.


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Overall, the exhibition constitutes a rich, multifaceted and colorful whole composed of the works of art that have had a very special meaning for Queen Margrethe over the years. The works are currently part of the decoration of Queen Margrethe's home at the royal palaces, Marselisborg, Amalienborg, Fredensborg and Gråsten Castle





 
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Queen Margrethe as Patron of the Arthritis Association presented the Queen Ingrid's Researcher Prize 2025 to physiotherapist and professor Inger Mechlenburg at Fredensborg Castle today, October 13:





 
As you know QMII is exhibiting some of her artworks at Randers Art Museum.
She had one demand only, according to Billed Bladet: Midt i efterårsferien: Dronning Margrethe med særligt juleønske
That everything should be returned in plenty of time for Christmas, because the various artworks hang in the various palaces, Marselisborg, Gråsten, Fredensborg and Amalienborg. - So of course he would like her walls to look less bare for Christmas.
 
Queen Margrethe began her visit to Rome today, October 24:




In Rome, history is present everywhere, and today Her Majesty Queen Margrethe participated in the city's living story of art, culture and science. The day featured meetings with researchers and artists, who in their own way work to preserve and communicate the cultural heritage between Denmark and Italy 🇩🇰🇮🇹

Queen Margrethe has had an ongoing interest in archaeology and ancient culture for many years. As patron of the International Association for Classical Archaeology since 1975 and of the Danish Institute of Science and Art in Rome since 2011, Her Majesty has followed the work closely, from the classical excavations to the communication of Danish art and science in the city.

During the visit, Queen Margrethe met Italian and Danish professionals who talked about the work with ancient treasures and showed archaeological finds from Danish excavations. The Institute in Rome has been a meeting point for decades, where art, research and cultural heritage meet and create new connections between the two countries.

Queen Margrethe visits Rome on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of Her Majesty's Roman Prize, which is celebrated with a prize ceremony tonight.





In the evening Queen Margrethe presented the Queen Margrethe's Roman Prize to Jesper Majbom Madsen, Professor of Ancient History at the University of Southern Denmark:





 
Margrethe on her second day in Rome today, October 25:




 
And there ladies and gentlemen is a happy woman. QMII is not, and has never been, a passive museum guests who does not ask intelligent questions and who does not know anything about what she is being shown.
I'm delighted to see that QMII keeps her mind sharp and it's equally a delight for me to see her in fine shape on this her first time abroad since her abdication. Italy is a paradise for anyone interested in art, history, culture - and archeology...

She was of course asked about how she thought her son and daughter-in-law was doing as the Regent Couple and a visibly proud QMII responded: "I think they are doing very, very well. it's a delight to follow."

QMII has been to Rome a number of times, but it was actually the first time she visited the Tivoli Gardens, where this press meeting took place.
 
Anywhere where there is art, design and archeology - QMII is like a kid at disney world 😂😍

No wonder why she likes Italy.
 
I am delighted to see Queen Margarethe enjoying her retirement by doing many things that have always interested her. It is fortunate that she is in good health to do so, despite her serious operation, which she fortunately came through well.
It was a wise decision to abdicate, both for herself and for Frederik and Mary, who were already in their early 50s when the time came and are doing a good job.
It seems that her decision, which may have been shocking at first, was exactly the right thing for everyone involved.
 
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Queen Margrethe presented the annual Ebbe Munck Prize at Christiansborg Palace this afternoon, November 4:




 
Queen Margrethe presented the Amalienborg Prize 2025 at Christian IX's Palace, Amalienborg, today, December 10:


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This afternoon, January 9, Queen Margrethe hosted a New Year's reception for representatives of her patronages at Christian IX's Palace, Amalienborg:




 
Nice to see QMII maintaining the contact with her patronages this way… A social and more relaxed way of meeting over a drink, kransekage (wich is delicious!!) and discussions…
 
QMII was supposed to have attended an event in the Royal Theater tonight but she has had to cancel. She is in high spirit though.
She is expected to be out and about tomorrow.
Queen Mary will attend though.

- It may be flu. Lots of people are down with the flu right now and it's said to be a nasty one this year.
 
Lots of people are down with cold’s now. I had my battle over new year..

In her age when there are likely other risk factors as well, you need to be careful.
 
"At an excavation site on Amager, archaeologists are currently going through 6000 bags of soil from a construction site on Amaliegade in Frederiksstaden, where Mærsk is building a new domicile.
On Tuesday, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe visited the excavation where Her Majesty showed a number of findings. Archaeologists have, among other things, found remains of homes from the 1700s to 1900s and waste piles from the 1600s, which provide new knowledge about everyday life, crafts and social conditions in Frederiksstaden."

 
Queen Margrethe was appointed Honorary Fellow at the University of Lund, Sweden, today, January 23:


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The hairstyle the dean is sporting looks silly on young men. On a middle-aged man it's a flop. - And very cold for the ears these days too...
Don' think I am a fan, not at all, but it is reminiscent of the mohawk hairstyle of the punk era, which seems to be back in fashion today. The dean just wants to be modern and move with the times. Whether your ears hurt in the cold isn't that important to him, I guess.
 
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Queen Margrethe has agreed that the new Storstrømsbro bridge, which crosses the Storstrøm River and connects Zealand to Falster via Masnedø, should be named after her in her honour.


 
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