Margrethe II of Denmark

Also known as Margrethe II, Ingahild Grathmer

Queen of Denmark from 1972 to 2024 (born 1940)

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Margrethe II was the Queen of Denmark for over 50 years, from 1972 until 2024, making her one of Europe's longest-reigning monarchs. Her long reign was significant for Denmark's role in European politics and culture during a period of major historical change, from the Cold War through the modern era.

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Margrethe II ( Danish: [mɑˈkʁeˀtə]; Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid, born 16 April 1940) is a member of the Danish royal family who reigned as Queen of Denmark from 14 January 1972 until her abdication on 14 January 2024. Having reigned for exactly 52 years, she is the second-longest-reigning Danish monarch after Christian IV.