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Margrethe II of Denmark Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Margrethe II of Denmark assumed the reigning position as the Queen of Denmark since 1972. Besides that, Margrethe is also a supreme authority in the Church of Denmark and the commander-in-chief of the Danish Defence.

Sun Sign

Aries

Residence

She divides her time between Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, Fredensborg Palace, and Gråsten Palace near Sønderborg.

Boyfriend / Spouse

Margrethe’s name has been linked with –

  1. (1967-2018) – On June 10, 1967, Margrethe got married to a French diplomat, Henri de Laborde de Monpezat. The couple spent a happily married life for more than 5 decades before her husband passed away on February 13, 2018. The couple has 2 children named (b. May 26, 1968) and (b. June 7, 1969).

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Thin lips
  • Wears a pair of rectangular reading glasses

Margrethe II of Denmark Facts

  1. The Nazis invaded Denmark a week before her birth.
  2. On May 14, 1940, Margrethe was baptized at the Holmen Church.
  3. Her first name “Margrethe” was taken from her late maternal grandmother’s first name, her middle name “Alexandrine” from her paternal grandmother’s first name, and her last name “Ingrid” from her mother’s first name.
  4. She and her sisters were raised at the apartments in Frederick VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg and Fredensborg Palace, North Zealand.
  5. Margrethe and her sisters enjoyed the summer holidays at her parent’s summer home which was located in Gråsten Palace in Southern Jutland.
  6. In April 1958, Margrethe was given a seat at the Council of State. She also assumed the role of her father when he was unable to conduct council meetings.
  7. Margrethe is multi-lingual and can speak in Danish, French, English, Swedish, and German. She also possesses knowledge of Faroese to a certain extent.
  8. Margrethe succeeded the throne from her father on January 14, 1972. She was 31 years old at the time.
  9. In the past, she was named a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
  10. Her art is appreciated by many and her paintings were used in The Lord of the Rings Danish editions.
  11. Margrethe is said to be a chain smoker.

Featured Image By Johannes Jansson / / CC BY 2.5

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Facts of Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid

  • Gender Female
  • full nameMargrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid
  • nicknamesMargrethe II of Denmark
  • birthplaceMargrethe II of Denmark
  • Date of Birth April 16, 1940
  • Age 84 years 5 months
  • Horoscope Aries
  • Lucky Number 7
  • Lucky Stone Diamond
  • Lucky Color Red
  • Best Match for Marriage Leo
  • ethnicity / ethnic backgroundDanish
  • nationalityDanish
  • net worth$40 million
  • professionQueen of Denmark
  • weight69 kg or 152 lbs
  • height5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
  • hair colorWhite
  • eye colorBlue
  • body type / buildSlim
  • collegeGirton College
  • motherQueen Ingrid
  • fatherKing Frederick IX

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