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Quiz about Queen Margrethe and Denmark
Quiz about Queen Margrethe and Denmark

Queen Margrethe and Denmark Trivia Quiz


Queen Margrethe of Denmark heads one of Europe's oldest monarchies. Try this quiz to find out more.

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bridget3
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
67,206
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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1439
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Question 1 of 10
1. Margrethe's father was King Frederik IX, who is her mother? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is Margrethe's title? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Margrethe's consort is Prince Henrik, what is his original nationality? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Queen Margrethe has two sons, what are their names? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Where does Queen Margrethe officially reside? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Queen Margrethe has a distinguished record in which of the following fields? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Margrethe's sister Anne-Marie is married to which European royal? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Queen Margrethe's nickname within her family is 'Daisy'.


Question 9 of 10
9. Who is Margrethe's daughter-in-law? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Why did Margrethe's heir Frederik preside at the royal New Year reception for government ministers at the end of 2001? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Margrethe's father was King Frederik IX, who is her mother?

Answer: Ingrid

Her mother was Princess Ingrid of Sweden, daughter of King Gustav Adolf of Sweden
2. What is Margrethe's title?

Answer: Margrethe II

Her title is Margrethe II - although she is the first ever ruling Queen in her own right. The first Queen Margrethe was a queen regent in the 14th century.
3. Margrethe's consort is Prince Henrik, what is his original nationality?

Answer: French

He is a former French count and diplomat who changed his name from Henri to Henrik.
4. Queen Margrethe has two sons, what are their names?

Answer: Frederik and Joachim

They are Crown Prince Frederik (named after the previous King) and Prince Joachim.
5. Where does Queen Margrethe officially reside?

Answer: Amalienborg

Amalianborg, Christiansborg and Schackenborg are all homes of different members of the royal family. However, most of Christiansborg is used by the Danish parliament, and the Royal Family has only a few rooms there. Dannebrog is the royal yacht.
6. Queen Margrethe has a distinguished record in which of the following fields?

Answer: All of them

She has published many literary translations - including 'Lord of the Rings' - and designed theatre sets amongst other achievements.
7. Margrethe's sister Anne-Marie is married to which European royal?

Answer: Ex-King Constantine of Greece

Anne-Marie is married to ex-King Constantine of Greece, making her the sister-in-law of Queen Sophia of Spain, Constantine's sister.
8. Queen Margrethe's nickname within her family is 'Daisy'.

Answer: True

Margrethe has some jewellery in the shape of daisies to mark her nickname. Daisies are also called "marguerites".
9. Who is Margrethe's daughter-in-law?

Answer: Princess Mary

Princess Mary - from Tasmania, Australia - is the wife of Margrethe's oldest son, Prince Fredrik. Princess Benedikte is Margrethe's sister, the Danish Queen Mother is Ingrid, and Princess Victoria is crown princess of Sweden.
10. Why did Margrethe's heir Frederik preside at the royal New Year reception for government ministers at the end of 2001?

Answer: She was ill

Margrethe was ill, having fallen and cracked two ribs. Her husband Prince Henrik was offended that he was not asked to preside instead.
Source: Author bridget3

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