Queen Margrethe II, Current Events Part 3: September 2023 -

[iceflower]

Queen Margrethe inaugurated the Monument area in Jelling today, September 6.

Count Ingolf and Countess Sussie attended as well.

Dronning Margrethe er ankommet til Jelling

Monumentområdet i Jelling skal fredag indvies af den forhenværende regent, Dronning Margrethe.

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Dronningen gik i land i Fredericia - Tillia sprang i forvejen

Kongeskibet smed torsdag aften anker ved Føns og fredag morgen stævnede Dannebrog ind mod Gl. Havn. Ombord var dronning Margrethe med hofdame og gravhunden Tillia, som havde svært ved at vente med at komme i land.

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Dronning Margrethe besøgte Jelling: Se alle opdateringer fra dagen her

Fredag besøgte dronning Margrethe Jelling, hvor hun indviede monumentområdet- vi fulgte besøget minut for minut. Læs det hele her.

vafo.dk

Stort galleri: Efter 11 år ser dronning Margrethe det færdige resultat

Dronning Margrethe besøgte fredag eftermiddag Jelling.

www.billedbladet.dk

Kæk dronning Margrethe om forgænger: Han gik sandelig ikke i små sko

Dronning Margrethe er imponeret over sin forgængers værk.

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[Muhler]

That is one seriously delighted QMII!

The Jellinge Stones in DK, are probably the most hallowed ground in DK from a Danish historical perspective. They are officially considered the birth certificate of Denmark, because it's the first time Denmark was mentioned in an official context, back in the 980s.
The stones were erected by King Harald Bluetooth in honor of his father, Gorm the Old and mother Queen Thyra. (The remains of Gorm the Old was found some 30 years ago BTW, and he is considered the first king of Denmark and the first in the current line of Monarchs of which Frederik X is the latest. And he can trace his lineage through many twists and turns back to Gorm the Old.
There would have been kings of Denmark before Gorm the Old, at least for periods, because a number of constructions, like the border-wall of Dannevirke (Inspired by the Romans no doubt) would have required a large work-force, a standing army, political control and a strong economy i.e. a strong central power.
Harald Bluetooth erected the stones to say: This is the Kingdom of Denmark and - I - am King here. And we're are Christians, so don't come crusading!
It was also Harald Bluetooth who had the ring-castles made, cementing his power - in the defense of the realm.
Ironically his son, Svend (Swein in English) Forkbeard is considered the last Danish Viking-King. I.e. a king who based his power on traditional concepts of raiding, rather than basing it on an administrative system like his father Harald Bluetooth.
In fact Harald Bluetooth is believed to have gotten his name from having rotten teeth. Gorm the Old really wasn't that old when he died, around 45 or so.

Anyway, now a new text has been added near the Jellinge Stones.
Margrethe Dronning lagde denne sten tusind somre efter Harald – det år da Frederik blev konge = Margrethe Queen laid this stone a thousand summer after Harald - in the year when Frederik became king.

- What a wonderful idea!
May it lay there for a thousand years and may it make people wonder a thousand years from now.

 

[polyesco]

" Margrethe Queen laid this stone a thousand summer after Harald - in the year when Frederik became king."

What history!

 

[polyesco]

Queen Margrethe had the honor of presenting the Rungstedlund prize to professor of astrophysics at the Niels Bohr Institute, Anja C. Andersen,

Dronning Margrethe overrakte pris til Anja C. Andersen

Dronning Margrethe havde æren af at overrække Rungstedlundprisen til professor i astrofysik ved Niels Bohr Institutet, Anja C. Andersen, i de smukkeste rammer nord for København.

www.billedbladet.dk

 

[iceflower]

Here are some additional photos of today's prize giving ceremony:

Dronning Margrethe i rødt fra top til tå: Denne har hun fået i gave

Dronning Margrethe bar et farverigt look, da hun mandag overrakte Rungstedlundprisen i smukke rammer nord for København.

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[Muhler]

It's a delight to see how relaxed and how much she is obviously enjoying herself, now that QMII has gone on retirement-apanage.
She seems genuinely glad.
What more is, she is still around and can see and be proud of her son and daughter-in-law in how well they manage the job.
And also, in contrast to so many others, she retired when she was still immensely respected and now her popularity has soared.

 

[iceflower]

Queen Margrethe - as Patron of the Danish Sclerosis Association for almost 65 years- has inaugurated the 40th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis in Copenhagen this morning, September 18:

Lille Liva tog imod: Dronning Margrethe så fantastisk ud til international åbningshøjtidelighed

For dronning Margrethe var det noget helt særligt at deltage i åbningen af stor international kongres. Dronning Margrethe har i knap 65 år været protektor for Scleroseforeningen.

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[Blog Real]

The Royal House also shared photos:

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 on Instagram: "Omkring 9.000 forskere og andre sundhedsfaglige professionelle fra hele verden er i disse dage samlet til sclerosekonferencen ECTRIMS 2024 i Bella Center i København. Tidligere i dag deltog Hendes Majestæt Dron

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[iceflower]

Queen Margrethe has been admitted to hospital yesterday evening, the Palace has confirmed.

She has fallen at Fredensborg Castle yesterday evening.

The royal house's communications manager Lene Balleby confirms this in writing to Ritzau.


- Queen Margrethe was taken to Rigshospitalet yesterday evening after falling at Fredensborg Castle. According to the circumstances, the queen is doing well, but is temporarily hospitalized for observation(..)

Tomorrow's engagement (September 20) therefore had to be cancelled.

Kongehuset bekræfter: Dronning Margrethe indlagt på Rigshospitalet

Dronning Margrethe er blevet indlagt på Rigshospitalet.

www.billedbladet.dk

Dronning Margrethe er blevet indlagt: Nu er dette aflyst

Dronning Margrethe er faldet og blevet indlagt, og det har nu fået konsekvenser.

www.billedbladet.dk

 

[Adda]

Oh no. My dearest Daisy.

 

[Royalty Observer]

Hopping that she has not suffered any serious injury!

 

[muriel]

Queen Margrethe has been admitted to hospital yesterday evening, the Palace has confirmed.

She has fallen at Fredensborg Castle yesterday evening.



Tomorrow's engagement (September 20) therefore had to be cancelled.

Kongehuset bekræfter: Dronning Margrethe indlagt på Rigshospitalet

Dronning Margrethe er blevet indlagt på Rigshospitalet.

www.billedbladet.dk

Dronning Margrethe er blevet indlagt: Nu er dette aflyst

Dronning Margrethe er faldet og blevet indlagt, og det har nu fået konsekvenser.

www.billedbladet.dk

Hope the Queen is better soon, and can return home when ready.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

I have often wondered hos wise it was in not switching houses with Frederik and Mary and let them have the main building at Fredensborg while QMII would have moved in at Kancellihuset instead…

I imagine the single floor Kancellihuset would be much more comfortable and safer for an old person with well known back problems - than the main building with all its étage’s, stairs and thresholds…

Anyway, i hope that our dearest Daisy is not in too much pain and can return home soon

 

[Blog Real]

I hope Queen Margrethe is well and recovers quickly.

King Frederik X told BILLED-BLADET that Queen Margrethe II is doing well and that he has spoken to her but has not yet visited her in the hospital:
"No, not yet. I have spoken to her and she seemed fine, from what I have heard".
"She is doing well under the circumstances".

Har kong Frederik besøgt sin mor på Rigshospitalet? Her er hans svar

Dronning Margrethe er indlagt på Rigshospitalet efter et fald. Kong Frederik fortæller nu, om han har været i kontakt med hende.

www.billedbladet.dk

Kong Frederik: 'Min mor har det godt efter omstændighederne'

Kongen har endnu ikke selv besøgt sin mor, men talt i telefon med hende.

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[Chimene]

That’s terrible. She had just started enjoying her retirement…

 

[Muhler]

King Frederik's reply was, in the sense of what I'm able to read into it, neither that positive nor negative.
The usage of the phrases: "considering the circumstances" and "taking it a day at a time" suggests to me that it was a nasty fall, that needs time to recover from. Which is hardly surprising as QMII is 84.
- She is probably badly bruised and perhaps hit her head as well. Anyway, it must be have been a terrible fright for her.

 

[Prinsara]

Oh dear. She seems to be a quick recoverer, so I hope she’s relatively all right and better soon. (Would they have told us if she’d broken something?)

 

[kalnel]

I wonder if this makes it unlikely that she will Princess Theodora’s wedding.

 

[polyesco]

Falls at this age and with her back issues are always dangerous. Hope for a swift recovery and rest more than anything.

 

[Adda]

I wonder if this makes it unlikely that she will Princess Theodora’s wedding.

I think we won't be seeing her in Athens.

 

[kalnel]

I think we won't be seeing her in Athens.

I think you’re right. Of course, she didn’t attend Philippos’ wedding, either. It’s a long trip for people of a certain age.

 

[Muhler]

Oh dear. She seems to be a quick recoverer, so I hope she’s relatively all right and better soon. (Would they have told us if she’d broken something?)

Yes, that would be likely. - Say a broken arm from a fall, isn't an intimate thing, so fractures and similar fall-injuries are likely to be made public.

 

[royaljul73]

Oh no! That's not good! I wish her all the best and a speedy recovery

 

[TLLK]

Best wishes for a full recovery for Queen Margrethe.

 

[MissByrd]

May I post here that Queen Margrethe had a fall and is in the hospital. It seems she is going to be fine. But, it is always unnerving when a person falls, especially a person who is in her 80’s! I certainly wish her well.

 

[Curryong]

I have aways had a soft spot for Queen Daisy, and was shocked when I read she had had a bad fall, always a possibility at her age. And in hospital as well. All my prayers and good wishes for her, good Queen Margrethe.

 

[Blog Real]

DR is informed that Queen Margrethe spent the night at Rigshospitalet and is still doing well under the circumstances.

No notice is given as to when Queen Margrethe will be discharged.

Dronning Margrethe er fortsat indlagt på Rigshospitalet, men hun har det godt

Dronningens tilstand er fortsat god efter omstændighederne siden hendes fald på Fredensborg Slot.

www.dr.dk

Kongehuset med nyt om dronning Margrethe

Fredag formiddag oplyser kongehuset, at dronning Margrethe har tilbragt natten på Rigshospitalet.

www.billedbladet.dk

 

[Muhler]

And as King Frederik is out of the country on a private trip and Queen Mary is Rigsforstander, I think it's safe to say that while QMII may be bruised, she is in no danger and need no serious treatment like a surgery.

 

[royaljul73]

That sounds encouraging indeed!

And as King Frederik is out of the country on a private trip and Queen Mary is Rigsforstander, I think it's safe to say that while QMII may be bruised, she is in no danger and need no serious treatment like a surgery.

 

[Archduchess Zelia]

QMII has been discharged from the hospital:

HM Queen Margrethe discharged from Rigshospitalet​

On Wednesday evening, Queen Margrethe was admitted to the hospital after a fall, which unfortunately resulted in an injury concerning the vertebrae of the neck as well as a fracture in the left hand. As a result of the fall, the left hand is now in a plaster cast, and The Queen will need to wear a stiff neck collar in the coming months.

Queen Margrethe is in good spirits and is doing well under the circumstances but will, however, be in recovery for a longer period of time. This also means that The Queen’s presence at a number of arrangements is cancelled for some time to come.

Poor Daisy! Sounds like she took a fall on her back which is pretty rough given her preexisting back troubles.