Author: Yu Yi
The world is so big, but to say fairy tale sense, only Northern Europe, even, only Denmark.
Thousands of years of glaciers, snow-capped mountains, primeval forests, peaceful villages, quiet lakes, and beautiful white swans.
Some swans are transformed from ugly duckling butterflies. And some, born to be the most beautiful and proud swan princess.
"Little girls now, it seems, more than ever, are inclined to dream of becoming princesses... As a child, I didn't like fairy tale princesses because I wasn't like that. ”
The person who said this, she lived a more enviable appearance than the princess.
She is Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who has made Denmark one of the happiest countries in the world.
Public photo of the Queen of Denmark
"Everywhere I go, there is a lingering fragrance of roses. And where I didn't go, the dust was full of its withered petals. - Denmark Nord Blunt"
Copenhagen in February has thick fog and cold winter winds.
Margaret was born just a week after the Germans occupied Denmark. As a result, many Danes see Margaret as a beacon in the dark.
The King of Denmark and Princess Ingrid, pushing Margaret in a stroller, walk through the streets of Copenhagen.
They used this to express their contempt for the German army and their encouragement to the Danish people.
Queen of Denmark (center) and two younger sisters
At that time, Danish law stated that only boys had the right to inherit the throne.
King Frederick IX of Denmark, after much deliberation, passed new laws in parliament. The new law stipulates that women also have the right to inherit the throne.
In 1953, at the age of 13, Margaret II was made crown prince. Nineteen years later, Frederick IX died. Margaret officially ascended the throne and became the second female monarch in Danish history.
The Queen of Denmark ascends the throne
The education of the nobility has always been much the same. The Danish royal family's cultivation of Margaret can be described as strict and orthodox, and she received the most rigorous monarchical education from an early age.
At the age of 18, Margrethe joined the Danish Defence Forces and was appointed Colonel of the Legion. In the same year, she won a seat in the Council of State.
The Queen of Denmark served in the military
She studied political science, economics, prehistoric archaeology, humanities at the University of Copenhagen, Cambridge, Aarhus University, the University of Paris and the London School of Economics, where she obtained her Doctor of Law.
She also conducts archaeological excavations herself, eager to touch first-hand the history and culture of Northern Europe that has been sealed for thousands of years.
Archaeology of the Queen of Denmark
"The wind blows in the starlight. Every leaf flew furiously, trying to stand in order to help the eucalyptus. - Denmark Nord Blunt"
Such an excellent queen, her lover is naturally extraordinary.
The French aristocracy, Count Henrique, was the ambassador to Britain of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At a drinking party in London, Henrik fell in love with Margaret, who was still the crown prince of Denmark, at first sight, and the mood was like drunkenness.
Henrik's status is not comparable to that of the crown prince, but he is proficient in English, French, Chinese, and Vietnamese Chinese, and in addition to excellent personal ability and handsome appearance, he and Margaret will always have endless topics to talk about.
In order to pursue love, Henrik resolutely gave up his nationality, title, and religious beliefs, and came to Denmark alone to throw himself into the arms of his lover. The two entered the marriage hall in a grand wedding.
The Queen of Denmark is married
"I've seen you laugh, and the flame of sapphire, no longer shines before you; Oh, how can the sparkle of the gemstone compare, the flexible light of your glimpse. - Byron"
The queen's marriage, like ordinary people, will have all kinds of small frictions.
Once, Margaret was unable to handle state affairs because of illness. Just in time for a foreign guest's visit, Henrik thought he could take his wife's place to receive foreign guests. Unexpectedly, Margaret gave this task to her son, who is the crown prince.
In a fit of anger, Henrik left home and went abroad.
The wise queen was probably accustomed to Henrik's petty nature from time to time, and she was not too surprised, let alone furious.
She took her two sons, and the whole family went out to coax her husband home like a little woman.
The Queen of Denmark is a family of four
Margaret often commemorates each moment of the duo's harmony in a unique way.
She personally designed the wedding dress when she and Henrik were married. She created illustrations for books and paintings by Henrik, who specializes in poetry. They have also translated and published several literary works together.
Henrik is the same, as long as it is something his wife likes, he supports it. He will do anything that makes his wife happy.
Between the two of them, not only love each other deeply, but also understand each other.
They share common interests, writing poetry, painting, reading, raising eyebrows and foaming at each other.
Although there are occasional frictions like ordinary couples, the happiness between them is like a stream of water, stretching endlessly.
Queen of Denmark and Prince Henrik
Margaret is lively, cheerful, open-minded and has a wide range of hobbies. She can design clothes and jewelry for herself, dance ballet at the age of 80, and carry a basket to the street to buy groceries.
She even loves to smoke, drink, and watch football.
In addition to governing the country, she spent a lot of time to please herself and her body and mind. She allows herself to live as a light that illuminates everyone.
Queen Ballet of Denmark
The Queen of Denmark buys groceries
The Queen of Denmark is radiant
In 2018, 84-year-old Henrik died, leaving behind 78-year-old Margaret. What he left Margaret was a funeral surrounded by flowers designed by his own hands.
On the way to the funeral, the sun was obscured by haze, and she finally couldn't help crying silently, who had always smiled in people's hearts. However, after pushing the car door, what came into view was a colorful and full of spring.
This is the last romance left by a husband to his beloved wife.
Henrik's funeral
On April 24, 2014, Margaret II set foot on Chinese soil again after 1979.
Danish Ambassador to China Pedesheng told reporters that there is a tradition in Denmark that the monarch usually only pays a state visit or official visit to a country once during his reign. Queen Margaret II followed this tradition in order to visit as many countries as possible during her tenure, as she traveled out a rather limited number of times a year.
China is clearly an exception. "The Queen herself is also very much looking forward to visiting China again."
The Queen and her husband at the Great Wall in 1979
The Queen and her husband at the Forbidden City in 2014
January 14 this year marks the Golden Jubilee celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 82-year-old Margaret's reign.
The media once praised her as "the smartest king of recent years": in her, people saw a female idol who was erudite, dared to pursue a career she loved, and had the ability to think independently.
Her charm is that she can bring a steady stream of surprises to herself and those around her.
The Queen of Denmark is a family of four
Perhaps, it's not that we can't be like the Queen of Denmark, born to look like the princess in the story. However, we can also create a beautiful fairy tale for ourselves, with wisdom and strength, with our own hands.
"I do have what I want."
"Who is she, which girl?"
"She's a princess."
"That goes without saying, every girl is a princess."
- Aladdin
Public photo of the Queen of Denmark