The Queen’s distant cousin, Queen of Denmark II. Margrethe led the foreign royal family to pay tribute to Her Majesty on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee.
Celebrating her golden anniversary this year, 82-year-old Margrethe on Instagram praised her “service and unwavering dedication” throughout the queen’s 70-year reign.
The Queen of Denmark, affectionately referred to by European royalty as “Aunt Daisy” for her close personal ties to many reigning monarchs, recently attended the Duke of Edinburgh’s Thanksgiving service and hosted the Duchess of Cambridge on her solo visit to Copenhagen.
The royal wishes you a happy birthday! The Queen’s distant cousin, Queen of Denmark II. Margrethe led the foreign royal family to pay tribute to Her Majesty on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee.
From the Heart: 82-year-old Margrethe, celebrating her Golden Jubilee this year, posted on Instagram praising the queen’s “continued service and dedication” throughout her 70-year reign.
The message reads: “Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your platinum anniversary marking 70 years of unwavering rule, service and devotion to the people of the UK, the wealthy and the Commonwealth.
“This extraordinary and unprecedented achievement is truly historic. It highlights the importance of monarchy as a powerful symbol of national identity and historical continuity in a rapidly changing modern world, where many of our citizens are struggling to adapt and risk losing their peace and sense of belonging.
“Over the years, Her Majesty has been an unwavering presence and a pillar of strength, encouraging and inspiring no matter the circumstances.”
Queen Margrethe II has a close personal relationship with the Queen and King IX of Denmark. He is related to the Duke of Edinburgh through Christian.
King Christian IX, nicknamed “Europe’s father-in-law” for his wide descendants, was the great-great-grandfather of Queen Margrethe, Duke of Edinburgh.
The Queen of Denmark is also associated with Queen Elizabeth through Queen Victoria.
Close Relationships: Queen Margrethe traveled to England on 29 March to attend Prince Philip’s Thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey.
Royal Reception: Margrethe attended with her daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Mary, as she welcomed the Duchess of Cambridge in Copenhagen in February.
In April, the queen celebrated Queen Margrethe’s golden anniversary with a nostalgic photo on Instagram.
The photo shows the two queens with the late Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Henrik of Denmark during a royal visit to Copenhagen in 1979.
Margrethe lost her husband Henrik in 2018.
Margrethe, whose father was Danish IX. He ascended the throne after Frederick’s death on January 14, 1972. This year marks the 50th anniversary of his reign.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met up in London today with Prince William, Kate, Prince Charles and Camilla for their first official joint engagement in two years at Trooping the Color.
What will be a touching and very public family reunion for millions of viewers, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to bring with them three-year-old Archie and Lilibet, almost one.
Precious Memories: The Queen, second from left, traveled with the late Duke of Edinburgh to Copenhagen in 1979, where they stayed with Queen Margrethe and Prince Consort Henrik.
Close personal bond: The Danish queen and monarch left Windsor Castle for a state visit in February 2000
The kids will likely eventually meet their cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Lilibet has never met her royal relatives, while Archie hasn’t been to England since he was six months old.
But there is no invitation to the disgraced Duke of York to show how disgraced the Queen’s son is, even in a personal capacity. The Queen’s Birthday Parade at the Horse Guards in London is the first official Platinum Jubilee event of the holiday weekend and is Windsors’ most attended event.
Many had thought that it would be the most anticipated time of day for Her Majesty to appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the traditional post-parade flight. In fact, all eyes will likely be on the family reunion that will take place 50 meters away.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been invited by the Queen to attend the spectacular military event with their family members from the Major General’s office overlooking the Whitehall parade ground. Once used by the Duke of Wellington, the room leads to the entrance to the Horse Guards. This is where statesmen traditionally observe when they do not participate in the parade.
The Queen thanked the nation on the eve of the historic platinum anniversary and said she was still inspired by the goodwill shown to her, while an official portrait of Her Majesty was also unveiled to mark the start of the festivities.
The group does not include the Queen, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge or Princess Crown. His Majesty is staying at Buckingham Palace, where he will bow to the cavalry returning from the balcony.
Charles 1. The eldest son and sister, all three on horseback.
The Duchess of Cornwall, the Duchess of Cambridge, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and many other royals will travel by car from the palace to the Mounted Guards Parade. They will then disembark and watch the rest of the event from the Major General’s office with Harry and Meghan arriving by car.
All of the Queen’s grandchildren and husbands will also be present at the grand royal party. Alongside the Sussexes are Princess Beatrice and her husband Edo, Princess Eugenie and her husband’s children Jack and Anne, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall and their families.
Royal fans sing the national anthem as they gather along the Mall to Buckingham Palace in London this morning
Royal fans share a laugh as they gather along The Mall to Buckingham Palace in London this morning
Meghan will not see any of the family as she and her husband were bitterly expelled from the royal family and moved to North America in early 2020, and the prince only saw them briefly at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.
The last public event the Sussexes attended together in the UK was the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in March 2020, where the atmosphere couldn’t be stranger. William and Kate nearly ignored Harry and Meghan that day, forcing Prince Edward and Sophie to try to keep the peace.
Fortunately, William, who is most affected by his brother’s behavior and tries to hide his sadness, will not have to greet the couple in public. And Kate proved to be an admirable mediator when she decided to break the ice and talk to Harry after the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.
Harry and Meghan stay with their children at their home in Windsor, Frogmore Cottage. They were always expected to join the congregation for a service of thanksgiving for the Queen’s 70th reign at St Paul’s Cathedral tomorrow, but their participation in the Military is viewed by Her Majesty as an extra olive branch.
Source: Daily Mail
