Chinanews.com, January 1 (Sweet) After taking charge of the "fairy tale kingdom" for half a century, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark officially abdicated on January 14 local time, and the throne will be inherited by her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederick.

According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), on January 1, local time, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark officially abdicated, ending her 14-year rule. His eldest son, Crown Prince Frederick, was about to become the new King Frederick X of Denmark.

Data map: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.

Half a century at the helm of Denmark

On January 1, local time, it was the last public appearance of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark as a monarch. The 4-year-old queen rode through the Danish capital in a "golden carriage", and many people braved the bitter cold, strong winds, rain and snow to wave flags and cheer for her along the way.

Since her birth, Margrethe II has been loved by the Danish people. On April 1940, 4, the German Nazis invaded and occupied Denmark, and about seven days later, Queen Ingrid of Denmark gave birth to Princess Margaret, who later became the queen, and her birth was called "a ray of light in the darkness" by the local people.

Crowned at the age of 13 and enthroned at the age of 31, Margrethe II ruled the world's oldest monarchy for half a century. Her husband, Prince Henrik, passed away in 2018, leaving her and her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederick, and her second son, Prince Joachim.

Over the years, Margrethe II was widely loved by the people. Reuters reported that the queen often spoke deeply with ordinary people during her tours and visits around the country.

A 55-year-old teacher once said: "I think the reason for the Queen's popularity is that she can quickly understand the local situation when she visits the town and has a wide knowledge of history and the country." ”

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark made her last public appearance before abdicating the throne. Image source: Screenshot of the Associated Press report

"I will work whenever I have time"

In addition to her more people-friendly style, the Queen's "resume" can be said to have a wide range of interests, and she is quite accomplished in archaeology, art and literature.

According to reports, the queen is fluent in French, Swedish, English and German, and studied at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, Aarhus University, the University of Paris in France, the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, and the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Many of her works have been exhibited in Denmark and abroad, and her illustrations have been included in the Danish translation of The Lord of the Rings. In addition, she worked as a costume designer and art director for films, designing dozens of costumes and decoupage decorations as the basis for sets.

Whether in a castle in France or in the workshops of the Danish royal family's Amarinburg Palace and Peace Palace, Margrethe II always puts her hands on her creations. "I work whenever I have time," she said. I usually seem to find the time. ”

Data map: On April 2014, 4, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Prince Henrik came to Suzhou to visit the Humble Administrator's Garden of Suzhou. Photo by China News Service Wang Sizhe

He has visited China twice

It is worth mentioning that Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is also an "old friend" of the Chinese people: she is the first head of state of a Western country to visit China after China's reform and opening up, and has visited China twice in 1979 and 2014.

During their visit to China in September 1979, Margrethe II and his wife visited many parts of China. In Xi'an, they visited the Terracotta Warriors and Horses; in Guilin, they sat on a bamboo raft to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Li River; and in Hangzhou, she praised "Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below......

On April 2014, 4, Margrethe II revisited the old place, talking about China's development and changes, and could not help but sigh, "Looking out of the hotel window this morning on the other side of the Huangpu River, Pudong reminds me of the first time I visited Shanghai 28 years ago, when it was still farmland. ”

Regarding her second visit to China, Margrethe II also said that the visit was rich and interesting by high-speed rail from Beijing to Nanjing, Shanghai and other places, and "I believe and look forward to a new chapter in the bilateral relations between Denmark and China."

Data map: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

The eldest son of "Jiaoba".

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, Margrethe II became the longest-reigning reigning monarch in Europe and the only reigning queen in the world.

A number of foreign media have noticed that the two queens are not only "distant relatives", that is, the descendants of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, but also have a harmonious relationship in life.

Margrethe II previously spoke about their friendship in an interview with the British media, revealing that they would use their nicknames ("Daisy" and "Lilibet") to address each other when chatting, "We are indeed close, but I don't want to show that everywhere." ”

Data map: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and her eldest son Crown Prince Frederick.

Now, on the 52nd anniversary of her accession to the throne, Margrethe II has finally lifted the burden from her shoulders. The eldest son, Crown Prince Frederick, who is now 55 years old, will truly go from behind his mother's back to the spotlight of the world.

Previously, Crown Prince Frederick had said in his speech, "When that moment comes, I will be at the helm of this ship." He promised that in leading Denmark, "I will follow [Mother Margrethe II] as you did with your father". (ENDS)