If people would stop voting for them...

Vote them out

when a hereditary monarch is better at saying, "it's time to stop, im getting to old" then an elected official

​@@tlcooper2.0they never should've been allowed to make a life career out of being in the senate . They should all be investigated into how they earned millions of dollars in public service. Time we have term limits and question how they manage to become multi millionaires . They are corrupt and only serve themselves not the American people

How about the 80 year old president

Experienced advisor to advise what though? How to be appealing to tourists?

Yes but he's been there by her side learning.

@@arinc9their role is to represent Denmark in politics internationally and make good relations with other world leaders and she is very respected by pretty much all world leaders even the war idiot Putin respects the Danish queen

@@arinc9 I do not really follow the Danish monarchy, but if they are anything like the British monarchy, I assume they support charitable organizations and causes. But, so what if they appeal to tourists? Isn't that a good thing for their country's economy?

​@@arinc9 Royalty is basically a type of diplomacy and PR for a country and their government. They're a representative of the people. Very important stuff.

That would be the Imperial House of Japan.

​@@andriandrason1318exactly, Japan has an emperor, not a king.

That would be North American Yudah.

*affects

Except she was not elected to her position. These American politicians have to be elected by Americans so who's fault is really.

Biden and Mitch McConnell hahah

When it comes to monarchy I'm split on this idea. I do think it's admirable to say enough is enough and retire. I also think it's kind of her to think of giving her son a lasting chance. However, I can't help but be in awe of Queen Elizabeth II whom took her oath seriously and fulfilled it her death. She was even performing duties whilst her health was failing. That takes a lot of commitment and I highly respect that.

@@Hinata.SakaguchiAnd Trump… he’s 76, no spring chicken!

Seriously

Make that the world. Regardless of age, some leaders have overstayed their welcome. Like, read the room already…

As well as the courts - particularly the Supreme Court !!!

Easy. The electorate just needs to stop voting them in! This isn’t our politicians’ fault - it’s ours.

What about your senil president

What a shame.

Grounded unlike ours

Tendency one finds all over European monarchies. But, then again, UK is not Europe

@@wenterinfaer1656Oh? Did they move it?

Lol just another benefits cheat

@@Kerys23a She is of QE2's generation

That’s so interesting ,didn’t know that about her ,admire her even more now. Lovely lady. 😊

That is amazing! So let her do her art and enjoy her life as she has given, and given and given.

Wow 😮that's amazing 👏 ❤

@kalafinwe5498 I know nothing about the queen, but this was quite interesting to hear. It sounds like she will have more time to devote to her art. I'll have to search and take a look at it.

Thankyou for that information. I had no idea. I wish Queen Margrethe ll a happy retirement.

Add in their wry, wicked sense of humor, and love of a good time.

That was true for the good old days. No longer.

@@ruthanna4713 We can no longer joke or make funny films because of woke Gen Z. They are destroying Denmark.

@@MMOfreakOUT1 like any other country that copy pastes every trend coming from of USA

@@ruthanna4713 that's why we should stop using Tik Tok. Absolutely dogsh*t app.

It really brings out her lovely yellow teeth

Her beautiful smile: 🟨🟨🟨🟨

@@c02615223 And if she'd had veneers, you'd be commenting on the cost to the tax-paying Danes.

I read somewhere that she designs a lot of her own outfits.

@@c02615223 she's been smoking most of her life, so not that yellow.

HER? Come one is everyone blind?

so queen elizabeth should also have stepped down when she was 80 right? why serve when frail like that

She didn't "serve" anyone. It's the servants who served her.

@@KingoftheRoad-2023 She would have been well in her right.

باعتباري أخًا لك من الشمال، أنا سويدي، أتمنى أن تحظى بسنوات عديدة من الرخاء في ظل الملك الجديد

She looks about 100. Aww bless her.

Too bad then for those images with that amateur thespian Zelensky.

Good grief!

@@suajulislam2678Smoking

IF he will accept it.

For what? How to drink champagne?

Pretty sure he will, he has talked about it a few times of when he eventaully becomes the king. @@rileyperkins2724

Who is this who speaks to me as though I needed his advice

The monarch has to sign all new laws in denmark if he/she does not do that it is either because of the monarch not beliveing the law beneifits the nation or its people.@@argh_666

Time to Abolish The Monarchy

@@gusa8006 In addition to parliamentary democracy 😅

@@basuta-dshrara amen brother, deus vault!!!

@@gusa8006why i like my queen and new king☹️

@@gusa8006i have a feeling ur not even danish

But for a King it would be different?

@@mazzaprowse8803 I don't think that was implied. I think David Goode meant that to apply to monarchs in general. He is welcome, of course, to correct me if I'm wrong in my interpretation, however.

@@mazzaprowse8803 Abdication seems to be more common among female monarchs, e.g. the last three Dutch monarchs have been queens and all abdicated, although in recent times the kings of Spain and Belgium have done likewise. Queen Margrethe II is the only Queen Regnant left since the death of our Queen Elizabeth II. I think Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will be the next queen regnant.

@@peterc.1618And Leonor of Spain

@@gabrielalvarado7849 Looking at their father's age, Victoria will probably ascend first.

Yes a well deserved retirement and she has a great set of successors in Fredrick and Mary

She will advise the King. Shape his transition. Very wise move.

Whoever thinks a sovereign of 52 years will just sit and watch the flowers grow is naive. 😂 She was born and bred a royal duty-bound to her country no matter who rules. She will never not regard herself being obliged to her country.

She is Likely going to design clothe and paint, just like before 1972.

​@@fritziskunterbunteschaos9173 actually she was not raised to fill that role it was first in 1966 when women got the exact same rights as men in Denmark, that she were raised to rule.

Godt nytår 🎆🎇🥳🇩🇰

She's done a lot of good for Denmark? Like what exactly? Smiling and waving?

I imagine she’ll still continue her artistic pursuits. Good for her for knowing when it is time for the younger generation to take over.

@evaristus4821, while it's easy to underestimate the role of ceremonial figures in modern governance, a deeper examination reveals a more nuanced reality. As Uffe Elleman-Jensen, a prominent Danish political figure, aptly noted, Queen Margrethe II played a pivotal role in Denmark's diplomatic and business endeavors. Consider the intricacies of international relations and trade. The queen's state visits often served as a catalyst for opening doors in foreign markets, a notable example being the Indian market. Her presence and the allure of royal engagements, such as the opportunity for Indian businessmen to be photographed with her or to attend meticulously orchestrated royal dinners, provided a unique form of soft diplomacy. These events were not mere social gatherings; they were strategically planned to facilitate political dialogues and foster business relationships. This approach reflects the historical evolution of constitutional monarchies, where the role of royalty transitioned from rulers to symbolic representatives and servants of the state. The Danish monarchy, in particular, has been instrumental in this transformation, recognizing that their purpose is to serve the country rather than to be served by it. The queen's abdication marks the end of an era where her diplomatic acumen and ability to navigate complex political landscapes with grace and poise were invaluable assets to Denmark. Her contributions, while perhaps not always conspicuous, were significant in shaping the nation's international relations and trade.

​@@evaristus4821She probably did a lot of things in terms of relations that is not very public, but She also held meetings with higher standing people. She also designs costumes for certain theater. And just being has done a lot for many.

⁠@@evaristus4821She has been an excellent representative for the Danish people all her life. She is very respected. I hope that her son can behave like a King ought to.

Monarchy is the way forward!

She is the living example showing that a monarchy is still relevant in this modern age.

* Queen Margrethe, not Margaret.

Yeah, they don't dress up in full medieval coronation costume, while telling the peasant nation to cut their expenses to pull the nation through financial hardship. 😋

@@benusmaximus3601LOL, what?

Gud bevare Dronning Margrethe ll. Længe leve Kong Frederik X.

Strange though when President Trump walked in front of QE, BP was vacated shortly afterwards.

Længe leve Hans Majestæt Kong Frederik X

Queen Elizabeth held out for as long as she did because she knew the monarchy would be a shi te show after she died. And she was correct.

Time to Abolish the Monarchy

none of these reasons are enough to justify being a despot

Because she worked so hard for the betterment of mankind all her life, right?

​@@86Corvus Better to have 1 despot to deal with than millions of them happily voting to take your things.

Still is..

And with her abdication, Australia will now have a queen consort on the Danish throne with Frederick's wife Mary

What responsibilities?

ELIZABETH

Enjoy more a non work life? Why? Obviously she should be wonderful, never work. Never take hard!!!

She was seen as the wise grandma everyone had.

HER? Look close at all the Royals.....Flipped. YEP.

​@Somee989 Nice to see someone sees the trees through all the smoke.

Man kan skisme da heller ikke andet end at respektere 52 års service:) Jeg blev også ked af det

It’s not a popularity contest

Good onya mate !!I have a young man,,fit as a racing snake, how can I give him a lift towards this job ??he won the Yard of Ale at Wooolongong sheep shearing ! Good Bloke !! Fair dinkum,,True Blue ,,,Ridgy Didge !!Onya Mate !! No Worries !!

@@fahimfaisalmahir567 Nobody said it was a popularity contest.

I don’t get tored

Sorry meant to say I don’t get tired but back surgery is tough. Best wishes😊

Smiling and waving is not a remarkable thing. Even toddlers can do it

@@evaristus4821 she also has to sign a law for it to go into effect.

@@IanS2006 oh she can sign her name too? Must be a genius then.

Not saying they're soldiers, but royal families even constitutional ones do have to do what most call traditional professional labour, they do write letters hours a day, have speeches and meetings like any ceo or office job would do, it isn't just eating grapes in a hot pool with servants.

We will be fine, she has trained him well, and she has been giving him more and more responsibilities for years. Hes ready! And they start young, the next generation Prince Christian (soon to be Crown Prince Christian) just turned 18 a couple of months ago, and he started right off with joining his father and grandmother for meetings with the Councillors of State and the official duties, he will be expected to assume, even while continuing his education and military service.

Fredrick The Cheater!

he cheated on princess mary? what?

she doesent belive in god .....her words

@@sapientemsapientem80wow, good on her for saying so.

@@sapientemsapientem80. How is that possible when she is a member of the Lutheran church? I searched whether Her Majesty is an atheist and didn’t find anything. I would like to know more.

@@sapientemsapientem80as a danish citizen, that’s more of a reason to miss her.

actually she does-her words, she often go to church all alone, my mothers friend see her there, and there are no press no journalists at all, she very much like to speak about her faith @@sapientemsapientem80

God save the King

Long Live The Queen, Long Live The King.

Stronken barlinggen!!

Hej mr Danmark

@@hassyg4083 Danish Royals. They aren't German

An Australian Queen? Will the new king's first decree be that Fosters must now be served at all state dinners? (Yes, I know he has his own vineyard in France but surely nothing can compete with the amber nectar.)

@@Mystic879 I understand the logic, but that simply doesn't reflect actual usage.

The future Danish king has actually been seen in his in-laws home in Hobart, with a couple of Australian wine bottles in arms, so we can assume that his fondness for wine will indeed be profitable for the South Australian wine region.

@@Mystic879 everyone will still say kingdom cry about it

@@peterc.1618no, there is either a king or queen, not both

I'm only kidding Btw. Love ireland 🇬🇧❤️ 🇮🇪

A royalist in Ireland lol

Yes and proud of being a Royalist.

Her Majesty provided the illustrations for the book back in the 70s.

@@johmyh14I didn’t know that the queen provided illustrations for the books. I will have to look up those artworks. Thanks for the info 👍🏽

Greetings from U.S.A.🇺🇸

@@MikeInSthlmYes, she did it under a pseudonym, even Tolkien didnt know, who the artist really was! She later went public with her art and has had several exhibitions of paintings, has been costume designer on several theater productions, does the interior design and designs all her own clothes. All while keeping up a full schedule as Queen! Truly a superior work ethic and a very talented lady.

Sweden 🤡🚨

King is the female and vise versa. YES, it is this way.

I think, the death of her dear friend QEII and her serious back surgery early this year, and the limitations it has brought, made her reconsider, as she has always been vehement, that Danish monarch do not abdicate. Indeed, our last abdication was 500 years ago, and that 1 wasnt exactly voluntary! She has always been about duty above all else, she would only step down, if she believes, she can no longer do the job to the fullest extent, and that Frederik will serve us better. She has been our Queen all my life, and despite what some might say (tho very few here in Denmark) she has always worked very hard and served the country and us very well. I have no doubt, Frederik will do the same. They have always been of the ppl, not above the ppl.

@@dfuher968 Yes as I recall it, it was King Christian II, who was deposed by the nobility and his uncle King Frederick I.

Lol. This ain't traditional, it's something that should go long away

@Songs-lr4wt Something that has stayed the same for hundreds of years is literally the meaning of traditional. 🤦🏻‍♀️

​​​@@Songs-lr4wt that is literally what a tradition is. The monarchy in Denmark is purely for tradition and simplification in politics, we don't need a president. Also tourism is worth keeping, I'm for the monarchy as long as people care about it.

@@Songs-lr4wt In Denmark we are very proud of our royal family and its history. A long lasting monarchy which in many years have always stood by its peoples side, and a monarchy which have always been able to adapt to keep continueeing. This means that even though they have little to no power, we appreciate them and dont want to swap them away for something else.

In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch reigns, but does not rule.

I also think people who seek to shirk responsibility and prefer to choose their role in life should not have positions of authority. Especially when we can elect people into power who then abuse it and become figureheads of national ridicule. On the other hand, those who take up their role and hold to becoming a part of living history like the late Queen of England, who passed the crown onto her son, should be praised for having the backbone to carry both a nations pride, legacy, and history. We cannot slide into relativist living. There must be standards that do not change, or change so slowly that the modern world can hold itself accountable to those who went before us.

The Pope?

Tradition is very importent and bring prowed to both Queens, Kings and people. I do think her body hurts to much and she have said "as long as I can" not to my death. She does right I belive, she is not and never been a weak Queen.

@@colleenobrien8212 The Pope is a monarch, elected, granted! The previous Pope, who abdicated, is still living, and is styled Pope Emeritus! The Pope’s absolute power applies only to matters of doctrine!

So when a government thinks that a new monarch will be easier to either bully around or more willing to promote its partisan policies it should just advise when a monarch is "too old"? Back in the 1980s there were constant cries from tabloids and certain public figures that Queen Elizabeth should abdicate in favor of "younger" and more "relevant" Charles and Diana.

we all know and as a Dane I can say we think Frederik chose very well by choosing Mary - that said it is important to understand Mary is not taking the place of Margrethe who is Regent-only Frederik will be regent that's why Mary was not mentioned in this interiew at all

Mary has always represented her home with pride. She has taken on a new country, culture and language and carried herself with grace and dlgnity. It will be great to see her future unfold. ❤❤❤

Crown Princess Mary will be Queen consort and NOT a Queen regnant. Understand the difference.

​@@DonatusOkechukwuOkoli-zc7nz I do understand the difference. It is the same scenario as King Charles and Queen Camilla in the UK. Mary will be known as Queen Mary.