I believe that it is indeed easier for a woman who follows a male monarch, as it was in my case. There was no role model I had to measure up to. It was clear from the beginning that many things would be different, and that helped. And I hope that the same thing will help my son, Crown Prince Frederik, when he becomes king one day.

In Denmark, the king's faith became the religion of the country, and we are still happy with that today.

There are indeed ways for a queen to say what she thinks.

I can, of course, think what I want, just like everyone else. I simply have to refrain from saying everything I think.

I will remain on the throne until I fall off.

I represent all people who are citizens of the Danish nation.

I believe that it is indeed easier for a woman who follows a male monarch, as it was in my case. There was no role model I had to measure up to. It was clear from the beginning that many things would be different, and that helped. And I hope that the same thing will help my son, Crown Prince Frederik, when he becomes king one day.