I am not a career woman, and I would never have become one in normal life, because I am not ambitious enough for that.

I will remain on the throne until I fall off.

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 have always had a dread of becoming a passenger in life.

We, the monarchs, are undoubtedly constants in a constantly changing world. Because we have always been there, but also because we do not get involved in everyday politics. We are aware of the political changes in our societies, but we don't comment on them. This is where we assume a unique position.

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