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.
Margrethe II of DenmarkA tree without roots will fall over, whereas a tree with roots eventually becomes part of a forest.
Margrethe II of DenmarkMy father had no sons, so I became queen. The only thing I had to do was perform the role.
Margrethe II of DenmarkI hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't an anachronism.
Margrethe II of Denmark