When was Margrethe II born?

Margrethe II was born on 16 April 1940 in Amalienborg.

What positions has Margrethe II held?

Positions held by Margrethe II include: Monarch of Denmark (1972–2024).

Where did Margrethe II study?

Margrethe II was educated at University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and Political Science, Girton College, Aarhus University.

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Margrethe II

Queen of Denmark from 1972 to 2024 (born 1940)

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Margrethe II is a member of the Danish royal family who reigned as Queen of Denmark from 14 January 1972 until her abdication on 14 January 2024. Having reigned for exactly 52 years, she is the second-longest-reigning Danish monarch after Christian IV.

Quick facts

Born: 16 April 1940 wd
Place of birth: Amalienborg wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark wd
Occupation: monarch, painter, screenwriter, textile artist wd
Education: University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and Political Science, Girton College, Aarhus University, North Foreland Lodge, N. Zahle's School, Aarhus School of Business wd
Spouse: Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark wd
Official website: kongehuset.dk wd

Positions held wd

Monarch of Denmark (14 January 1972 – 14 January 2024)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (1978)
Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite
Order of the White Eagle
Order of Pius IX
Nersornaat in gold (1989)
Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
Honorary craftsman (1980)
Order of the Star of Romania
Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia
Order of the Yugoslav Star
Royal Victorian Chain (1974)
Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1947)
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1974)
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries

Questions

When was Margrethe II born?: Margrethe II was born on 16 April 1940 in Amalienborg.
What positions has Margrethe II held?: Positions held by Margrethe II include: Monarch of Denmark (1972–2024).
Where did Margrethe II study?: Margrethe II was educated at University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and Political Science, Girton College, Aarhus University.

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