Queen Margrethe II was born on April 16th, 1940 and ascended to the throne of Denmark on January 14th, 1972. This year, she is celebrating her 72nd birthday as Denmark's second female monarch. The Queen is very well-liked by her people, who know her for love of art and literature. Her talents range from painting, drawing, and watercolor to scenography, textiles, and needlework. The people of Denmark love their queen so much that they begin celebrating her birthday March 24th and continue through May with concerts, banquets, parades, and exhibitions honoring her life and achievements. On her actual birthday, April 16th, Queen Margrethe II's tradition is to stand on her castle balcony and waive to the throngs of her people who gather below to cheer for her. Although the celebration of her 71st birthday this year will be significantly smaller than that of last year, she will still be greeting her people and waiving from her balcony with her family.
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Sources:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-04/17/c_13255416.htm
http://www.kingsofdenmark.dk/king54.htm
http://royalcorrespondent.com/2011/04/15/her-majesty-queen-margrethe-ii-of-denmark-to-celebrate-her-birthday-at-marselisborg-castle-and-will-attend-the-british-royal-wedding-alone/
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