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

Many young Danish theologians went to Wittenberg starting in 1517, listened to Luther's theses and, in 1536, brought the Reformation to our country. This is why the Danes, unlike the people of many countries in Eastern and Central Europe, became Lutherans and not Calvinists.

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

And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction.

We are being challenged by Islam these years. There are some things for which one should display no tolerance. And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction.

Luther exerted a strong influence on Denmark. Suddenly Danish theologians were preaching in Danish and translating the Bible into Danish.

I hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't an anachronism.