I had a German family member who was born in the late 1800s. When he was still quite young he worked on a ship as a cabin boy. One day while out a huge storm happened that wrecked their ship. They limped into the main harbor of Denmark. The Queen at that time had the habit of having breakfast each Sunday with a different segment of her populace. This particular Sunday the Queen chose to share her breakfast with the shipwrecked sailors. My family member always refereed to this as the 'time he had breakfast with the Queen of Denmark".
@@lizacrochets98 are you smoking crack the average life expectancy only about 100 years ago was early 30s now people are living for 3 quarters of a century on average.
@@vinny7114 I get my information from actual statistics bud . Yes the healthy humans can live up to 30% longer than before but with cancer, reproductive issues, uncurable diseases, etc. rising like never before, alot of us as a percentage end up dying before getting to live out a full life .Sorry 🤷
I'm not ready to see my queen go. She's unlike any queen you've ever known. She's written some award winning plays. Designs and sews her cast costumes. Just very unique woman.
It's time for all royalty to go and their vast estates to go back to the public. The amount of wealth royalty around the world hold and continue to amass for no other reason but the family they were born into is archaic. The money the British royals possess alone would go far into doing alot of good for the people. They are relics of the past as well as churches. Here in the US if they would simply tax churches like any other business they could abolish the individual income tax completely as well as send every taxpayer a nice check every year. It's rather unfortunate how traditions get so ingrained into our psyche that we continue to burden ourselves with sentimental relics that hold very little benefit and offer no return.
@@meal_team_6Her Majesty contributes more than your silly mind will ever know. This is a day of sorrow. Her Majesty will rank among the greatest monarchs of Denmark.
Fun fact, Queen Margrethe is quite the artist as well. She actually illustrated for certain editions of Lord of the Rings under the pseudonym "Ingahild Grathmer". And I believe she's worked as a set designer/costume designer in some recent plays/movies.
Apparently she even wrote the plays! Legend has it she birthed every baby ever born in Denmark plus invented bubble wrap, the shoe lace & the tin foil hat 🎩😁
Not only that she illustrated it but also translated Lord of the Rings, anonymously, until it became the official translation. She are educated as an archaeologist. Also true she have designed costumes and set designs but it here should be mentioned that we are talking about very large elaborate plays that in itself would have been a full time job each for a year or more. She are also an active painter and have made some fabulous paintings. A woman with many talents and great wisdom. As a Dane in my fifties I cannot ever forget the huge proactive contributions she did in relation to the Baltic states, not least Lithuania, as they were struggling to get rid of the iron curtain. She packed the Royal yacht and went to Lithuania on the first official state visit before the last Russian even had left the country. I cannot tell you how proud of her, representing my feelings as a Dane towards our Baltic brothers and sisters, she made me feel by making clear for these populations how we had never forgotten them one single day they were locked away, colonised by Russians. I honestly think she shortened decisions making life a bit easier faster in some regards by her bald decision. At a bare minimum it were signal sending with the brightest flashlight hopefully contributing for Baltic populations to understand we missed them and were so happy to see them again being able to invite the guests they fancied. Politicians come and go. A wise Monarch, like Queen Margrethe the second, can speak for a nation in a way no politician in Denmark would survive to do.
She's made a good decision for everyone who will be affected by this. This is a woman with great character. I wish her good health and joy in her future.
Being old is not a disadvantage. There's no reason to shove out the people who have the most experience just because they have the most experience. Ageism is ridiculous and needs to stop.
BACK SURGERY ... she's was on her last leg going into the OR; money can buy almost everything. For those of us who live daily in horrific pain we can't even imagine what being pain free is like.
@@sickpup820 Sounds like someone is jealous of our queen's international popularity. You see, the difference is that our royal family and our queen have humility and gregariousness. She does not shy from spending time among her people. She isn't guarded like a crown jewel, and she isn't too formal to have a hotdog from a hotdog stand. She has earned her respect.
I just watched a documentary on Denmark during the war. How they helped almost all the Jewish people escape. Not only that, when they returned after the war, the Christian people paid their bills and ran their businesses so they didn't lose anything. Financially, that is. What amazing people the Danish are. I want to strive to be like them.
@@gerihuginn ... Denmark here, we help each other as much as we helped our Jews who are considered to be our kind with us being the Angles (Anglo) and Jutes, and the lost tribe of Dan who are suppose to trigger the end of your world according to the scriptures.
Congratulations to Queen Margrethe 🇩🇰 , what a wise choice, she has chosen to increase the needs of the Monarchy & the Danish community at the forefront, a future with purpose & intent 🥳 🎉 🪅🍾 🇦🇺 🎊 🍺🍾 🍻 🥳. Thank you for your years of service. We appreciate your dedication to the Danish people.
@@N73B60 Why are you commenting? You have nothing intelligent to say, your ignorance is on full display and thumbs upping your own comment is just plain pathetic. 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
@@N73B60unlike russians, some people have compassion and respect for fellow humans. 1/3 of the budget of the russian federation committed to unnecessary, optional, costly invasion of Ukraine. out of eggs?
@@a..c..2469 thank you for your reply. I think that @n73b60 is a russian troll/whiner spreading maskirovka, arrogance and divisiveness. Have a happy New year. All the best regards to you 🙏
I wish Queen Margrethe II well and I congratulate her on her 52 year reign as Queen of Denmark and I wish the new king, Crown Prince Fredrick, nothing but great success in his reign.
@@flunkiebubs2002 There are more kings and queens today than at any other point in history, so the idea of kings and queens is hardly outdated and is a simple inevitability of human nature - though I will agree that monarchy certainly is outdated. Unfortunately our understanding of kings and queens has declined while their powers and desire to return to an abusive feudalism have not - meanwhile we have stopped stressing the importance of knowing the difference between a good and a bad king.
Love from the US to my fellow Denmarks and the Queen herself. Its not everyday you get to see your child succeed you and be able to witness it. Wish the very best to you all!
why would someone from the US love the royalty of another country? royalties are literally dictatorships and alot of US men died fighting to gain freedom from royalty. royalty is an oppressive outdated 3rd world concept, even if the monarchy doesnt have absolute power like they did in the past.
@@MrKimJoJo No... giving "her two weeks' notice" is that SHE has let people know SHE is working for two more weeks. "Her" in this sentence is a possessive adjective... it shows ownership. I think you were thinking she was giving him (her son) notice. English can be confusing (even to native speakers).
She is Beautiful! I know this remark has nothing what so ever to do with topic but when I tuned in first I noticed her looks. May she have a peaceful retirement.
It is great that she is abdicating now. Giving the throne to her son when he is young and will have time to enjoy the journey. I applaud her. Wise move queen.
I met Crown Prince Frederick at a private party in MD in 1989. He was only 21 or so years of age. A personable young man. He asked us to call him simply "Freddie." I wish him a happy and successful reign.
Why does it hit hard? She's healthy but realizes that's it time to pass the throne to the next generation. This is a good news for everyone. She'll be able to enjoy her life a little more and the Danish people will have a younger leader with more energy. I'm sure he's been groomed all his life for this moment so he should be ready.
@@sylvainguinepain5624 For one I didn't even know who she was, #2 because she is a woman. I do respect her decision. Its her body!!! her life!!! I hope she find some fun n joy.
There are so many foreigners in the comments section pretending that they know Margrethe. Half of them can't even spell her name right. Frederik, like his mother, is a popular and sane person.
I am not Danish but Italian and in any case I must say that I am very sorry because from the little I know about her I know that she is a great woman and queen but I also understand that at her age especially after The important operation you had, you want to feel more calm and rest.A hug from Italy ❤
Years ago my danish cousin bumped into the prince at a nightclub and spilled her drink on him. She said he was so gracious and kind. She only realized later who it was 😅Congratulations to the soon to be new king!❤
Wish her well and a good recovery hope no pain enjoy your gardens! They are great healers, &! This is the first time I’ve knowingly heard Denmarks language👍
You speak it all the time. English has more than 600 Danish, or should I say, Norse words in the language, because Danish vikings ruled a great part of Brittain, under the Dane law.
God bless her. She's a lovely, multi-talented, highly intelligent, compassionate, and no-nonsense queen with an ever-present million-dollar smile! She's very devoted to her people. Crown Princess Mary is already an icon and Crown Prince Frederik will grow into his position with her help.
She is incredibly and amazingly modest, she reads from paper, sometimes looks at the paper sometimes at the camera, misses lines, have a break to turn the page and find the line, looks like a veteran teacher. How beautiful.
She is an archaeologist by education and has also studied political science and the Sorbonne University in Paris. She is also fluent in Danish, French, English, Swedish and German. so she is up to the mark in terms of education, pretty big time.
she is not a politician, she is a monarch haven't you read the title of the video ? Do you know the difference between a politician and a monarch ? lol
@@masterkraft4746 Monarchs in constitutional monarchies act as symbolic heads of state while waiving most political power. Countries governed by constitutional monarchies today include the United Kingdom, Belgium, Norway, Japan, and Thailand.Aug
@@masterkraft4746 I already pasted that definition for sharon. I don't know why it was taken down, but there it is. You will notice the operative word being used is most. Meaning that at least in some ways they are involved in politics, politician. Don't argue with me go argue with the people that write the dictionary.
@@aquariandawn4750 The Danish Reigning Monarchs have NO SAY IN POLITICS WHATSOEVER!! It is only a ceremonial non-political Head of State position. The moment they would try to meddle in internal Danish politics, they would be out of Office. And Denmark become a Republic. The Danish King back in 1920 tried to force an elected Prime Minister to step down. He wanted a Conservative to be prime Minister, but he had the majority in Parliament against him. Had the King back then not come to his senses, he would have lost his position, and Denmark would be a Republic today! The Royals learned their lesson, and never meddled in internal Danish politics since then!
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has been a steady and gracious monarch. No doubt she will be missed, as she is beloved among Danes. May the future King's time upon the throne be as long, and as prosperous.
As a german, it is surprising to me how much of the context I can here and there pick up from the speech. I needed to see it with subtitles to understand it in all, of course. What I would like to now phrase in English is, that Queen Margrethe II. is a beloved sovereign and her choice to step back (I prefer that over 'stepping down') is a sign of committment and willpower. I wish our northern friends the best of luck and prosperity
Danish is a North Germanic language. English is a West Germanic language. Vi har netop fejret julen, den dejlige fest, med juletræ, tændte lys og forventningsfulde børn. I den mørkeste tid på året lyser julen op. Nu står det nye år for døren, i aften fejrer vi nytårsaften. Foran os ligger et år, som vi møder med forventning, men også med bekymring, for der sker voldsomme ting ude i verden. Nogle årstal står klart i vores bevidsthed, fordi vi knytter dem til bestemte begivenheder. Året 1943 husker vi for redningen af de danske jøder. Det var 80 år siden i oktober. Hvad skal vi gøre, når uskyldige mennesker bliver angrebet? Det viste den danske befolkning dengang. Almindelige borgere hjalp helt spontant deres medmennesker. Advarede naboen, skjulte kollegaen og bragte familier i sikkerhed i Sverige. For langt de fleste danske jøder lykkedes flugten fra nazisternes folkemord. Dengang Danmark var besat, gav min farfar Christian X udtryk for dét, som var holdningen i befolkningen: ”Jøder var og er agtede borgere i det danske samfund” -. Når vi kender hinanden, formår vi også at leve os ind i hinandens skæbne. Så følger medfølelse og hjælpsomhed som noget ganske naturligt. Det år, vi tager afsked med i aften - 2023 - vil blive husket for det grufulde terrorangreb på civile i Israel. Det er ikke til at fatte. Grufuld er også den krig, der er fulgt efter. Her er ingen vindere, kun tabere. Kvinder og børn har ikke selv valgt krigen, men de betaler prisen. Uskyldige mennesker er de første ofre. Ikke alene i Mellemøsten langt herfra, men også i Danmark. Krigen får antisemitismen til igen at brede sig. Det er ulykkeligt og skændigt. Jeg vil i aften komme med en utvetydig opfordring til, at vi alle i Danmark behandler hinanden med respekt. Vi skal træde tættere på hinanden, ikke fjerne os fra hinanden. Vi skal huske, at vi alle er mennesker. Det gælder såvel jøder som palæstinensere. Både jøder og palæstinensere i Danmark bliver bange, når telefonen ringer. Er der dårligt nyt om familien? De ukrainske flygtninge kender den samme angst. Året 2022 vil altid være knyttet til overfaldet på Ukraine. I år er krigen fortsat med samme styrke og med store tab af menneskeliv. Selvom opmærksomheden lige nu er rettet mod Mellemøsten, så skal ukrainernes kamp for frihed ikke blive glemt. Dansk opbakning har stor betydning for det ukrainske folk. Det kom klart til udtryk, da præsident Zelenskyj besøgte Danmark i sommer. Det kan vi godt være stolte over. Min nytårshilsen i aften går til alle, som fejrer nytår i skyggen af terror og krig. Det er ikke alene krig og konflikter, som gør fremtiden usikker. Vejret synes at løbe løbsk i forskellige retninger. Det virker uoverskueligt, og det skræmmer. Rundt om i verden bliver mennesker ramt på forskellig vis. De fleste husker nok, at juli herhjemme var kølig og regnfuld. 2023 blev det vådeste år i dansk vejrhistorie. Men for hele jorden blev juli og august de to varmeste måneder nogensinde. I sidste måned udsendte FN en ny klimarapport. Alvoren er tydelig. Klodens klima forandrer sig hurtigere, end man troede. Vi er nødt til at forholde os til klimaforandringerne. Konsekvenserne er ikke kun fremtid. De er her allerede, og de er voldsomme. Det er de fleste i Danmark fuldstændig klar over, selvom det har været vanskeligt for nogle af os helt at indse det. Nu må vi sammen finde håbet og viljen til at gøre noget. Tidligere i denne måned var der klimatopmøde i Dubai. Her deltog Kronprinsen sammen med danske ministre. Danmark er et rigt land med en vigtig international stemme. Det forpligter. Vi har også flere af de tekniske løsninger, der skal til. Det gør mig stolt, at danske forskere og virksomheder er med til at skabe en fremtid, hvor vi passer på vores klode og natur. I det forløbne år har der været talt meget om ”kunstig intelligens”. En ny teknologi, som vil kunne ændre vores liv på måder, vi næppe kan forestille os. Men hvordan? Hvad kan følgerne blive? Måske kan den forbedre vores samfund, men vil vi kunne styre det? Skal vi være begejstrede eller bekymrede? Jeg tror, at vi skal være eftertænksomme og opmærksomme. Den nye teknologi er jo netop ”kunstig”. Den tænker ikke selv. Den bliver fodret med det, mennesker allerede har skabt. Kunstig intelligens efterlader os med et helt grundlæggende spørgsmål: ”Hvad er det, der gør os mennesker til noget ganske særligt?” Vi mennesker har håb og nysgerrighed. Vi har indlevelse og kreativitet. Vi har evnen til at skabe og til at tænke selv. Det er det, der har bragt os vidt. Det må vi ikke glemme. Teknologien og maskinerne har for længst overtaget meget af håndens arbejde. Men alligevel betyder det ikke, at vi mennesker sidder med hænderne i skødet. Jeg har lagt mærke til, at mange igen har fundet en hobby eller et håndarbejde frem. Det begyndte nok under corona-krisen; men så kunne man ikke holde op igen - det gælder i hvert fald for mig. Man får ro på sig selv, når man sidder med et sytøj eller har noget andet mellem hænderne; det gælder for alle aldersgrupper. For mange af os er det en fritidsbeskæftigelse at holde hænderne i gang. For andre er det et livsvilkår - en profession. Det gælder for dem, der lægger murstenene, trækker kablerne, maler væggene i de huse, hvor vi bor. Dem, der bygger vindmøllerne, så vi får ren energi. Dem, der passer os, når vi er indlagt på sygehuset, eller plejer os, når vi ikke længere kan klare os selv. Det er alt sammen funktioner, der kræver håndelag, kundskaber og uddannelse, og som i den grad fortjener respekt. Godt håndværk er en nydelse at opleve. At betragte en velbygget mur, at se på en blank og smukt malet væg, at beundre et møbel, hvor træet er behandlet med omsorg og indsigt, det fylder mig med glæde hver gang. Året 2023 vil vi huske som det år, hvor vi kunne fejre, at mit barnebarn Prins Christian fyldte 18 år. Det blev en stor og, tror jeg, dejlig dag for ham. Han stod frem på en måde, der gjorde hele hans familie stolt af ham. Han var omgivet af søde, forventningsfulde og muntre unge fra hele riget og han holdt en tale, der aftvang stor respekt. Den gjorde hans farmor stolt. Prins Christian sagde tingene, som de var. Det gjorde man ikke så meget, da jeg var ung. I dag tør de unge vise, at de også kan være usikre. Den åbenhed er en styrke, som vi andre må beundre, og som vi kan lære af. Alle kender det lille ord ”tak”. Det er et dejligt ord, både at sige og at høre. I det ord ligger erkendelsen af, at et menneske ikke står alene. Det er også ordet, vi benytter netop som nytårshilsen: Tak for det gamle år! Tak for den hjertelighed og gæstfrihed, jeg møder overalt i Danmark. I rigsfællesskabet er vi tre lande og tre folk. Vi har hver vores identitet og kultur og hver vort sprog. Men vi er knyttet sammen af en fælles historie, og vi er forbundne som mennesker. I aften vil jeg ønske et godt nytår for alle i Grønland og for alle på Færøerne. Ofte går mine tanker nordpå til de to lande og til de to folk med en tak for alt, hvad de har givet mig i årenes løb. Mine nytårshilsener går også til de danske i Sydslesvig og til de mange andre danske, som opholder sig og har deres virke i udlandet. Ved årsskiftet takker jeg alle i Forsvaret, Politiet og Beredskabet. I gør en beundringsværdig og helt uundværlig indsats for vort land. En ganske særlig tak skal lyde fra mig i aften. Tak for alt, hvad jeg og min familie har modtaget af varme og hengivenhed igennem mange, mange år. Om 14 dage har jeg været Danmarks dronning i 52 år. Så lang tid går ikke sporløst hen over noget menneske - heller ikke mig! Tiden slider, og ”dårligdommene” bliver flere. Man overkommer ikke længere det samme, som man kunne engang. I februar i år gennemgik jeg en omfattende rygoperation. Den forløb godt, takket være det dygtige sundhedspersonale, der tog sig af mig. Operationen gav naturligvis også anledning til at gøre sig tanker om fremtiden - om ikke tiden var inde til at overlade ansvaret til den næste generation. Jeg har besluttet, at det er nu, der er det rigtige tidspunkt. Den 14. januar 2024 - 52 år efter jeg efterfulgte min elskede far - vil jeg træde tilbage som Danmarks dronning. Jeg overlader tronen til min søn Kronprins Frederik. I aften vil jeg først og fremmest sige tak. En tak for den overvældende varme og støtte, som jeg har modtaget gennem alle år. En tak til de skiftende regeringer, som det altid har været givende at arbejde sammen med, og til Folketinget, som altid har mødt mig med tillid. Min tak skal lyde til alle de mange, mange mennesker, som ved særlige begivenheder, såvel som i hverdagen, har omsluttet mig og min familie med kærlige ord og tanker. Det har gjort disse år til en række af perler. Den støtte og bistand, som jeg har modtaget gennem årene, har været afgørende for, at jeg har kunnet løfte min opgave. Det er mit håb, at det nye kongepar vil blive mødt med den samme tillid og hengivenhed, som er blevet mig til del. Det fortjener de! Det fortjener Danmark!
Why? I am asking sincerely. Perhaps, she plans to help her son as he starts his position as King of Denmark. I hope Prince Frederik is as popular and well-liked and respected as Queen Margrethe.
@@linminnesota2036 I think mainly because she has said numerous times before that there hasn´t been any tradition for Danish monarchs to abdicate - so she didn´t intend to. As a Dane I have to say that I did not in ANY way see this coming.
We are one of europes oldest monarchies. The same family through different branches have been monarchs through 1100 years since the viking age . The danish queen can trade her family back to Harald Bluetooth
Such a bittersweet moment for the Danes. Queen Margrethe II was an inspirational artisan, and from outside, she seemed gracious, kind and wise in her rule. I think I can safely say she will be missed but deserves her rest in her golden years. To the Danes who lived under her rule, this American wishes you peace, prosperity, and continued happiness under your new King.
I pray for our friends, the Danes, who courageously supported the Allies during WW2. I am personally grateful, and hope in the Lord they will be blessed.
Isn't that nice? She is so old. She understands that she needs to let someone else take control and move her Nation forward. I wish the politicians in America would do the same, but they would rather die in office then Give up power
She's a classy lady, she did that even though the monarch is basically just a symbol rather than someone who governs. The politicians we have in America want to hold on to every bit of power until they die, they do not care what is best for America. Quite sad really.
In my country we have a man who never won a presidential election but got elected the president, lost the 2nd election, tried to overthrow the government and still wants to run for presidency
Yes, Denmark has been a constitutional monarchy since 1849, but the Royal House can trace its lineage back to before written history, but documented from early 900s (King Gorm the Old, ruled 936-958). According to the constitution the Monarch actually have immunity (can't be put before any court), but only have symbolic/formal roles. Margrethe however, and before that her father (Frederik IX) and grandfather (Christian X) have shown how important and powerful such a role can be in a modern society - symbolyzing the soul of the nation. It is not something you can invent, it takes 1000 years to develop, but her son Frederik appear to have taken up the baton in his own way and his son Christian, just turned 18, also appear to be a (big) talent in this role.
@@steffenb.jrgensen2014 this is impressive to have leaders with a sense of dedication and purpose. Throughout history there have been wise monarchs and some evil rulers. We take for granted that rulers have responsibility but only a few times in our much shorter history we have had to exercise some restraint.
What is "in texas"? Some kind of mental state relating to the State of Texas? If so may I express my deepest condolences, but you could try leaving Texas. At least mentally.
The people gained their freedoms due to kings who wanted to limit the power of the aristocrasy/nobility and give the people more self control. People can say what they want ,but the Royal history of Denmark is so insanely unique. It was the kings who fought for democracy in Denmark. It is unique. Ofc there were tyrants in the Royal line, but so is there in any presidential line in any country. However, the Royal history of Denmark is rather special and unique, they had alot of "the peoples regent" who cared about the people.
If my Danish son, Mikkel Thompson, were here, he would translate to H.M.Q. Margerithe II, my admiration for her artistic impressions of J.R.R. Tolkiens work. May your days be merry and bright. You are an icon in the 20th and 21st centuries. May the good memories of that carry through the history of Denmark to the last Dane.
I can't imagine Crown Prince Frederick being much cop as a king, Princess Mary will be the strength in that pairing. He has well meaning ideals, he's just not the strongest character. I think the Queen handed over now very deliberately so she can provide them guidance while she is still able, before they need to do it alone without her. Very smart of the Queen.
She sounds amazing, Thank You for all of the comments sharing about your Queen 👑 I pray her Son as King will do just as fine job as his Mother did for his Country 🙏 God Bless everyone everywhere 🙏
Best wishes and regards from Québec Canada,,May your health permit you many more years of happiness with your family and friends,,, Paul Christian Gram.
If you still have to have a monarchy in 2023 this is the kind to have. Low key, most people the on planet have no idea what they look like, their names or where they're from.
Classy, elegant, didn't cause any problems for anyone, knows when it's time to pass the baton, didn't interject herself into matters outside of her own country...I never heard of her before today, but...I miss her already.
I sort of relate to this. Sometimes it's major health issues that prompt us to think about these things. For me, it was my father's heart attack (he's fine, the ambulance was called and found him in time), but man it scares you and makes you think about your health and the responsibilities you've got. It makes you ask, 'how do I build a better future?'.
I don't know much about Denmark but it seems she's done a pretty good job, you never hear of any controversy or issues in Denmark. GOD BLESS ya ma'am, hopefully retirement will be sweet and fulfilling.
Well, it's not like they have any real power. And there was some scandal, when she decided to remove the titles from a few of her grandchildren. Those of her youngest son. People weren't too pleased with that decision, but it was made in order to slim down their monarchy
Well, "you guys" ( from USA?) are not exactly known to be well educated regarding anything outside of your own country. So no surprice there! Maybe you could have asked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She was at a Royal Dinner hosted by our Crown Prince couple, when she was here back in 2019. She was even seated at the same table as our Crown Princess Mary ( the Queen to be come January 14th 2024). AOC was invited as a guest speaker at an Official Climate Forum. Due to her Green New Deal resolution. Our Crown Prince couple were Official Protectors of that Climate Forum.
why are you asking God to protect one of the elite who run the world? you know nothing lol, God doesn't respect persons but you, you worship these people and then treat God as an afterthought or a joke. sad tbh
It is a surprise that Margrethe II will step down from the throne after 52 years as queen. Now the Swedish king becomes the longest-serving monarch in the world.
God bless you, your majesty ..your service to your nation will be surely missed , and your son to honor the emense responsibility , placed on his shoulders come January of 2924 ❤ stay safe fair lady ,& God bless you all your remaining days ... from america have a pleasent day👏👏 👍😎🌴😉
@j.d.445 The beginning idk. I thought no subtitles at first, then heard some familiar words and regained intrest. Then, realized subtitles up. So I restarted.
@@j.d.445To be clear, I know Zero actual Danish. However, the enunciations are very close on some words and syllables. I'm no linguist by anymeans! The similarities in sounds always get me tho!
@@donavonbain4332 Danish is a North Germanic language. English is a West Germanic language. Vi har netop fejret julen, den dejlige fest, med juletræ, tændte lys og forventningsfulde børn. I den mørkeste tid på året lyser julen op. Nu står det nye år for døren, i aften fejrer vi nytårsaften. Foran os ligger et år, som vi møder med forventning, men også med bekymring, for der sker voldsomme ting ude i verden. Nogle årstal står klart i vores bevidsthed, fordi vi knytter dem til bestemte begivenheder. Året 1943 husker vi for redningen af de danske jøder. Det var 80 år siden i oktober. Hvad skal vi gøre, når uskyldige mennesker bliver angrebet? Det viste den danske befolkning dengang. Almindelige borgere hjalp helt spontant deres medmennesker. Advarede naboen, skjulte kollegaen og bragte familier i sikkerhed i Sverige. For langt de fleste danske jøder lykkedes flugten fra nazisternes folkemord. Dengang Danmark var besat, gav min farfar Christian X udtryk for dét, som var holdningen i befolkningen: ”Jøder var og er agtede borgere i det danske samfund” -. Når vi kender hinanden, formår vi også at leve os ind i hinandens skæbne. Så følger medfølelse og hjælpsomhed som noget ganske naturligt. Det år, vi tager afsked med i aften - 2023 - vil blive husket for det grufulde terrorangreb på civile i Israel. Det er ikke til at fatte. Grufuld er også den krig, der er fulgt efter. Her er ingen vindere, kun tabere. Kvinder og børn har ikke selv valgt krigen, men de betaler prisen. Uskyldige mennesker er de første ofre. Ikke alene i Mellemøsten langt herfra, men også i Danmark. Krigen får antisemitismen til igen at brede sig. Det er ulykkeligt og skændigt. Jeg vil i aften komme med en utvetydig opfordring til, at vi alle i Danmark behandler hinanden med respekt. Vi skal træde tættere på hinanden, ikke fjerne os fra hinanden. Vi skal huske, at vi alle er mennesker. Det gælder såvel jøder som palæstinensere. Både jøder og palæstinensere i Danmark bliver bange, når telefonen ringer. Er der dårligt nyt om familien? De ukrainske flygtninge kender den samme angst. Året 2022 vil altid være knyttet til overfaldet på Ukraine. I år er krigen fortsat med samme styrke og med store tab af menneskeliv. Selvom opmærksomheden lige nu er rettet mod Mellemøsten, så skal ukrainernes kamp for frihed ikke blive glemt. Dansk opbakning har stor betydning for det ukrainske folk. Det kom klart til udtryk, da præsident Zelenskyj besøgte Danmark i sommer. Det kan vi godt være stolte over. Min nytårshilsen i aften går til alle, som fejrer nytår i skyggen af terror og krig. Det er ikke alene krig og konflikter, som gør fremtiden usikker. Vejret synes at løbe løbsk i forskellige retninger. Det virker uoverskueligt, og det skræmmer. Rundt om i verden bliver mennesker ramt på forskellig vis. De fleste husker nok, at juli herhjemme var kølig og regnfuld. 2023 blev det vådeste år i dansk vejrhistorie. Men for hele jorden blev juli og august de to varmeste måneder nogensinde. I sidste måned udsendte FN en ny klimarapport. Alvoren er tydelig. Klodens klima forandrer sig hurtigere, end man troede. Vi er nødt til at forholde os til klimaforandringerne. Konsekvenserne er ikke kun fremtid. De er her allerede, og de er voldsomme. Det er de fleste i Danmark fuldstændig klar over, selvom det har været vanskeligt for nogle af os helt at indse det. Nu må vi sammen finde håbet og viljen til at gøre noget. Tidligere i denne måned var der klimatopmøde i Dubai. Her deltog Kronprinsen sammen med danske ministre. Danmark er et rigt land med en vigtig international stemme. Det forpligter. Vi har også flere af de tekniske løsninger, der skal til. Det gør mig stolt, at danske forskere og virksomheder er med til at skabe en fremtid, hvor vi passer på vores klode og natur. I det forløbne år har der været talt meget om ”kunstig intelligens”. En ny teknologi, som vil kunne ændre vores liv på måder, vi næppe kan forestille os. Men hvordan? Hvad kan følgerne blive? Måske kan den forbedre vores samfund, men vil vi kunne styre det? Skal vi være begejstrede eller bekymrede? Jeg tror, at vi skal være eftertænksomme og opmærksomme. Den nye teknologi er jo netop ”kunstig”. Den tænker ikke selv. Den bliver fodret med det, mennesker allerede har skabt. Kunstig intelligens efterlader os med et helt grundlæggende spørgsmål: ”Hvad er det, der gør os mennesker til noget ganske særligt?” Vi mennesker har håb og nysgerrighed. Vi har indlevelse og kreativitet. Vi har evnen til at skabe og til at tænke selv. Det er det, der har bragt os vidt. Det må vi ikke glemme. Teknologien og maskinerne har for længst overtaget meget af håndens arbejde. Men alligevel betyder det ikke, at vi mennesker sidder med hænderne i skødet. Jeg har lagt mærke til, at mange igen har fundet en hobby eller et håndarbejde frem. Det begyndte nok under corona-krisen; men så kunne man ikke holde op igen - det gælder i hvert fald for mig. Man får ro på sig selv, når man sidder med et sytøj eller har noget andet mellem hænderne; det gælder for alle aldersgrupper. For mange af os er det en fritidsbeskæftigelse at holde hænderne i gang. For andre er det et livsvilkår - en profession. Det gælder for dem, der lægger murstenene, trækker kablerne, maler væggene i de huse, hvor vi bor. Dem, der bygger vindmøllerne, så vi får ren energi. Dem, der passer os, når vi er indlagt på sygehuset, eller plejer os, når vi ikke længere kan klare os selv. Det er alt sammen funktioner, der kræver håndelag, kundskaber og uddannelse, og som i den grad fortjener respekt. Godt håndværk er en nydelse at opleve. At betragte en velbygget mur, at se på en blank og smukt malet væg, at beundre et møbel, hvor træet er behandlet med omsorg og indsigt, det fylder mig med glæde hver gang. Året 2023 vil vi huske som det år, hvor vi kunne fejre, at mit barnebarn Prins Christian fyldte 18 år. Det blev en stor og, tror jeg, dejlig dag for ham. Han stod frem på en måde, der gjorde hele hans familie stolt af ham. Han var omgivet af søde, forventningsfulde og muntre unge fra hele riget og han holdt en tale, der aftvang stor respekt. Den gjorde hans farmor stolt. Prins Christian sagde tingene, som de var. Det gjorde man ikke så meget, da jeg var ung. I dag tør de unge vise, at de også kan være usikre. Den åbenhed er en styrke, som vi andre må beundre, og som vi kan lære af. Alle kender det lille ord ”tak”. Det er et dejligt ord, både at sige og at høre. I det ord ligger erkendelsen af, at et menneske ikke står alene. Det er også ordet, vi benytter netop som nytårshilsen: Tak for det gamle år! Tak for den hjertelighed og gæstfrihed, jeg møder overalt i Danmark. I rigsfællesskabet er vi tre lande og tre folk. Vi har hver vores identitet og kultur og hver vort sprog. Men vi er knyttet sammen af en fælles historie, og vi er forbundne som mennesker. I aften vil jeg ønske et godt nytår for alle i Grønland og for alle på Færøerne. Ofte går mine tanker nordpå til de to lande og til de to folk med en tak for alt, hvad de har givet mig i årenes løb. Mine nytårshilsener går også til de danske i Sydslesvig og til de mange andre danske, som opholder sig og har deres virke i udlandet. Ved årsskiftet takker jeg alle i Forsvaret, Politiet og Beredskabet. I gør en beundringsværdig og helt uundværlig indsats for vort land. En ganske særlig tak skal lyde fra mig i aften. Tak for alt, hvad jeg og min familie har modtaget af varme og hengivenhed igennem mange, mange år. Om 14 dage har jeg været Danmarks dronning i 52 år. Så lang tid går ikke sporløst hen over noget menneske - heller ikke mig! Tiden slider, og ”dårligdommene” bliver flere. Man overkommer ikke længere det samme, som man kunne engang. I februar i år gennemgik jeg en omfattende rygoperation. Den forløb godt, takket være det dygtige sundhedspersonale, der tog sig af mig. Operationen gav naturligvis også anledning til at gøre sig tanker om fremtiden - om ikke tiden var inde til at overlade ansvaret til den næste generation. Jeg har besluttet, at det er nu, der er det rigtige tidspunkt. Den 14. januar 2024 - 52 år efter jeg efterfulgte min elskede far - vil jeg træde tilbage som Danmarks dronning. Jeg overlader tronen til min søn Kronprins Frederik. I aften vil jeg først og fremmest sige tak. En tak for den overvældende varme og støtte, som jeg har modtaget gennem alle år. En tak til de skiftende regeringer, som det altid har været givende at arbejde sammen med, og til Folketinget, som altid har mødt mig med tillid. Min tak skal lyde til alle de mange, mange mennesker, som ved særlige begivenheder, såvel som i hverdagen, har omsluttet mig og min familie med kærlige ord og tanker. Det har gjort disse år til en række af perler. Den støtte og bistand, som jeg har modtaget gennem årene, har været afgørende for, at jeg har kunnet løfte min opgave. Det er mit håb, at det nye kongepar vil blive mødt med den samme tillid og hengivenhed, som er blevet mig til del. Det fortjener de! Det fortjener Danmark!
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I had a German family member who was born in the late 1800s. When he was still quite young he worked on a ship as a cabin boy. One day while out a huge storm happened that wrecked their ship. They limped into the main harbor of Denmark. The Queen at that time had the habit of having breakfast each Sunday with a different segment of her populace. This particular Sunday the Queen chose to share her breakfast with the shipwrecked sailors. My family member always refereed to this as the 'time he had breakfast with the Queen of Denmark".
amazing!!
Such an amazing story to be carried on for generations for sure!
I love this family shared story! ❤ thank you!
Cool story! 🎉
Beautiful story.
After 52 years, she deserves a rest. May her golden years be filled with much happiness.
Golden? Not really. She like I and my wife. are just happy to be still around and a bit useful.
@@johnschuh8616yes golden years...people don't live as old as before now...
@@lizacrochets98 Ahh what? People live much longer now when compared to the past, I don't know how you got to that conclusion.
@@lizacrochets98 are you smoking crack the average life expectancy only about 100 years ago was early 30s now people are living for 3 quarters of a century on average.
@@vinny7114 I get my information from actual statistics bud . Yes the healthy humans can live up to 30% longer than before but with cancer, reproductive issues, uncurable diseases, etc. rising like never before, alot of us as a percentage end up dying before getting to live out a full life .Sorry 🤷
I'm not ready to see my queen go. She's unlike any queen you've ever known. She's written some award winning plays. Designs and sews her cast costumes. Just very unique woman.
This woman is a descendant of the people that oppressed your ancestors..
It's time for all royalty to go and their vast estates to go back to the public. The amount of wealth royalty around the world hold and continue to amass for no other reason but the family they were born into is archaic. The money the British royals possess alone would go far into doing alot of good for the people. They are relics of the past as well as churches. Here in the US if they would simply tax churches like any other business they could abolish the individual income tax completely as well as send every taxpayer a nice check every year. It's rather unfortunate how traditions get so ingrained into our psyche that we continue to burden ourselves with sentimental relics that hold very little benefit and offer no return.
@@meal_team_6 disrespectfully shut up
@@fireball2275 dog of the crown
@@meal_team_6Her Majesty contributes more than your silly mind will ever know. This is a day of sorrow. Her Majesty will rank among the greatest monarchs of Denmark.
Fun fact, Queen Margrethe is quite the artist as well. She actually illustrated for certain editions of Lord of the Rings under the pseudonym "Ingahild Grathmer". And I believe she's worked as a set designer/costume designer in some recent plays/movies.
yeah that's a real joy to hear queens/monarchs contributed to jrr tolkiens most wicked works that destroyed young minds world over,thanks
Apparently she even wrote the plays! Legend has it she birthed every baby ever born in Denmark plus invented bubble wrap, the shoe lace & the tin foil hat 🎩😁
Not only that she illustrated it but also translated Lord of the Rings, anonymously, until it became the official translation. She are educated as an archaeologist. Also true she have designed costumes and set designs but it here should be mentioned that we are talking about very large elaborate plays that in itself would have been a full time job each for a year or more. She are also an active painter and have made some fabulous paintings.
A woman with many talents and great wisdom.
As a Dane in my fifties I cannot ever forget the huge proactive contributions she did in relation to the Baltic states, not least Lithuania, as they were struggling to get rid of the iron curtain. She packed the Royal yacht and went to Lithuania on the first official state visit before the last Russian even had left the country. I cannot tell you how proud of her, representing my feelings as a Dane towards our Baltic brothers and sisters, she made me feel by making clear for these populations how we had never forgotten them one single day they were locked away, colonised by Russians. I honestly think she shortened decisions making life a bit easier faster in some regards by her bald decision. At a bare minimum it were signal sending with the brightest flashlight hopefully contributing for Baltic populations to understand we missed them and were so happy to see them again being able to invite the guests they fancied. Politicians come and go. A wise Monarch, like Queen Margrethe the second, can speak for a nation in a way no politician in Denmark would survive to do.
She's a monarch.
Tf that is actually kinda cool
She's made a good decision for everyone who will be affected by this. This is a woman with great character. I wish her good health and joy in her future.
If only biden cared about the country, he'd check himself in to a nursing home and let Trump take back what is rightfully his.
Too bad Biden won’t follow suit 🙈 but unfortunately American politicians prefer a puppet they can control 😬
We can hope that some of America's old geezer politicians will follow her lead..
😂😂😂😂 The truth, plain and simple 🎉
Ha ha no way, they won't 'retire' until they've milked every lobbyist available
I wish I had said that.
Not til the money runs dry.
Being old is not a disadvantage. There's no reason to shove out the people who have the most experience just because they have the most experience. Ageism is ridiculous and needs to stop.
God Bless the Queen. May she live many more years in good health.
BACK SURGERY ... she's was on her last leg going into the OR; money can buy almost everything. For those of us who live daily in horrific pain we can't even imagine what being pain free is like.
What a great service she has done to her country and a very proud and lovely people.
from the UK
:)
Now that is a REAL queen. God bless you your family and Denmark
Queen Elizabeth was a big mentor and friend to Queen Margrethe. As Margrethe said. "Elizabeth was THE Queen."
I believe they were 3rd cousins…related through Queen Victoria. And they were good friends.
@@sickpup820 Sounds like someone is jealous of our queen's international popularity.
You see, the difference is that our royal family and our queen have humility and gregariousness. She does not shy from spending time among her people. She isn't guarded like a crown jewel, and she isn't too formal to have a hotdog from a hotdog stand. She has earned her respect.
@@mslaurateague Elizabeth II and Margrethe II are third cousins through Victoria of the UK and through Christian IX of Denmark.
I just watched a documentary on Denmark during the war. How they helped almost all the Jewish people escape. Not only that, when they returned after the war, the Christian people paid their bills and ran their businesses so they didn't lose anything. Financially, that is. What amazing people the Danish are. I want to strive to be like them.
Fake news, propaganda !!
It’s weird how the moral integrity of a people is judged by how much they help Jews rather than their own people
Except for the anti-black racism and white supremacist terrorism found in the Evelyn's.
@@gerihuginnit's because the Austrian Painter was right about that particular antiquated cult of evil.
@@gerihuginn ... Denmark here, we help each other as much as we helped our Jews who are considered to be our kind with us being the Angles (Anglo) and Jutes, and the lost tribe of Dan who are suppose to trigger the end of your world according to the scriptures.
Blessings to the Queen and her family and all the people of Denmark💖
Now that's "A Peaceful Transfer of Power".
Congratulations to Queen Margrethe 🇩🇰 , what a wise choice, she has chosen to increase the needs of the Monarchy & the Danish community at the forefront, a future with purpose & intent 🥳 🎉 🪅🍾 🇦🇺 🎊 🍺🍾 🍻 🥳. Thank you for your years of service. We appreciate your dedication to the Danish people.
Thank you Queen Margrethe for your service and dedication to your beloved Denmark. You will be missed.
Why are you thanking? You're not danish and you didn't even know she existed before this news.
@@N73B60
Why are you commenting?
You have nothing intelligent to say, your ignorance is on full display and thumbs upping your own comment is just plain pathetic.
🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
@@N73B60did that comment make you mad😢 😂😂 I hope you have a better year but I doubt you do😂
@@N73B60unlike russians, some people have compassion and respect for fellow humans. 1/3 of the budget of the russian federation committed to unnecessary, optional, costly invasion of Ukraine. out of eggs?
@@a..c..2469 thank you for your reply. I think that @n73b60 is a russian troll/whiner spreading maskirovka, arrogance and divisiveness. Have a happy New year. All the best regards to you 🙏
My dear Queen Margrethe
Don’t feel bad for me. I’ll be partying it up from now on! This is my secret account so please don’t reply. Marge in Charge.
lmaoo@@no1fibersplicer525
I wish Queen Margrethe II well and I congratulate her on her 52 year reign as Queen of Denmark
and I wish the new king, Crown Prince Fredrick, nothing but great success in his reign.
She said thank you … I’ll be sure to tell her son your fine regards
Nice picture go Trump
The Most famous mugshot in American history.. what a 💩🤡
There shouldn't be any kings or queens, monarchy is outdated.
@@flunkiebubs2002 There are more kings and queens today than at any other point in history, so the idea of kings and queens is hardly outdated and is a simple inevitability of human nature - though I will agree that monarchy certainly is outdated.
Unfortunately our understanding of kings and queens has declined while their powers and desire to return to an abusive feudalism have not - meanwhile we have stopped stressing the importance of knowing the difference between a good and a bad king.
Love from the US to my fellow Denmarks and the Queen herself. Its not everyday you get to see your child succeed you and be able to witness it. Wish the very best to you all!
Love to the US from Denmark
why would someone from the US love the royalty of another country? royalties are literally dictatorships and alot of US men died fighting to gain freedom from royalty. royalty is an oppressive outdated 3rd world concept, even if the monarchy doesnt have absolute power like they did in the past.
To your fellow what?
Danes*
I appreciate the thought, nonetheless.
I flushed the toilet, abdicated my throne, and pulled 'em up.
Monarch doesn't have to be a life sentence.
I like her and wish her well.
She literally just gave her 2 weeks notice! Lol
You mean him.. and don’t you think he has has known it for a while now..
You need to spend some time away from the internet 😵💫
@@MrKimJoJo yes, of course he does
@@magesalmanac6424 ??
@@MrKimJoJo No... giving "her two weeks' notice" is that SHE has let people know SHE is working for two more weeks. "Her" in this sentence is a possessive adjective... it shows ownership. I think you were thinking she was giving him (her son) notice. English can be confusing (even to native speakers).
She is Beautiful! I know this remark has nothing what so ever to do with topic but when I tuned in first I noticed her looks. May she have a peaceful retirement.
It is great that she is abdicating now. Giving the throne to her son when he is young and will have time to enjoy the journey. I applaud her. Wise move queen.
Blessings from the USA 🇺🇸 stay well,and tryy to enjoy your time in retirement!!
I met Crown Prince Frederick at a private party in MD in 1989. He was only 21 or so years of age. A personable young man. He asked us to call him simply "Freddie." I wish him a happy and successful reign.
Wow That hit hard from someone I didnt know at all. Keep Denmark free!!! I cried hard over this news, this hurts as bad as Queen Elizabeth II passing
Why does it hit hard? She's healthy but realizes that's it time to pass the throne to the next generation. This is a good news for everyone. She'll be able to enjoy her life a little more and the Danish people will have a younger leader with more energy. I'm sure he's been groomed all his life for this moment so he should be ready.
@@sylvainguinepain5624 For one I didn't even know who she was, #2 because she is a woman. I do respect her decision. Its her body!!! her life!!! I hope she find some fun n joy.
There are so many foreigners in the comments section pretending that they know Margrethe. Half of them can't even spell her name right.
Frederik, like his mother, is a popular and sane person.
I am not Danish but Italian and in any case I must say that I am very sorry because from the little I know about her I know that she is a great woman and queen but I also understand that at her age especially after The important operation you had, you want to feel more calm and rest.A hug from Italy ❤
I wish Queen Margrethe peace, happiness and good health. Happy New Year!🎉
Best wishes and Thank You!
Years ago my danish cousin bumped into the prince at a nightclub and spilled her drink on him. She said he was so gracious and kind. She only realized later who it was 😅Congratulations to the soon to be new king!❤
Wish her well and a good recovery hope no pain enjoy your gardens! They are great healers, &! This is the first time I’ve knowingly heard Denmarks language👍
You speak it all the time. English has more than 600 Danish, or should I say, Norse words in the language, because Danish vikings ruled a great part of Brittain, under the Dane law.
@@akyhne English and Danish are Germanic languages.
Santos said HE was the queen of Denmark. I'm so confused now.
LOL 😂
I see what you did there 😁. We're lucky not having him here in Denmark. He's yours to keep 👋
Happy New Year 🎉
Even monarchs want to retire
Must be monotonous having to always follow protocol
The other 99.9% of the world who live in the post-19th century just wishes *monarchies* would retire, full-stop.
Thanks Queen Margrethe for you dedication to your Country
God bless her. She's a lovely, multi-talented, highly intelligent, compassionate, and no-nonsense queen with an ever-present million-dollar smile! She's very devoted to her people. Crown Princess Mary is already an icon and Crown Prince Frederik will grow into his position with her help.
Thank you for posting this video for those of Denmark to catch up if they missed it since it pertains to them.
Truly.....a great Dane
Wow, that is breaking news. I wish the Queen a nice quiet life filled with peace and joy as she watches her son take over the monarchy.
Good luck to their new King Frederick, and their new Queen Mary!!!!
She is incredibly and amazingly modest, she reads from paper, sometimes looks at the paper sometimes at the camera, misses lines, have a break to turn the page and find the line, looks like a veteran teacher. How beautiful.
She is up there on the iq scale for sure.
She is an archaeologist by education and has also studied political science and the Sorbonne University in Paris. She is also fluent in Danish, French, English, Swedish and German. so she is up to the mark in terms of education, pretty big time.
@@biking-viking-claus-andersen that's why she didn't need a ceremony "suitable" to a king. I've read about her after this video. She is marvelous!
@@biking-viking-claus-andersen Margrethe II is first cousin to Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
Oh my goodness,a politician who knows how to retire. We need alot of that in the US
She's not a politician
she is not a politician, she is a monarch haven't you read the title of the video ? Do you know the difference between a politician and a monarch ? lol
@@masterkraft4746 Monarchs in constitutional monarchies act as symbolic heads of state while waiving most political power. Countries governed by constitutional monarchies today include the United Kingdom, Belgium, Norway, Japan, and Thailand.Aug
@@masterkraft4746 I already pasted that definition for sharon. I don't know why it was taken down, but there it is. You will notice the operative word being used is most. Meaning that at least in some ways they are involved in politics, politician. Don't argue with me go argue with the people that write the dictionary.
@@aquariandawn4750 The Danish Reigning Monarchs have NO SAY IN POLITICS WHATSOEVER!! It is only a ceremonial non-political Head of State position. The moment they would try to meddle in internal Danish politics, they would be out of Office. And Denmark become a Republic. The Danish King back in 1920 tried to force an elected Prime Minister to step down. He wanted a Conservative to be prime Minister, but he had the majority in Parliament against him. Had the King back then not come to his senses, he would have lost his position, and Denmark would be a Republic today! The Royals learned their lesson, and never meddled in internal Danish politics since then!
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has been a steady and gracious monarch. No doubt she will be missed, as she is beloved among Danes.
May the future King's time upon the throne be as long, and as prosperous.
Nope. Royalty is so middle ages.
@@BuffaloPros Yeah, and all that thumping is definitely not for me, as I am a mellow, "Wheel Of The Year" observing Pagan. 😁
As a german, it is surprising to me how much of the context I can here and there pick up from the speech. I needed to see it with subtitles to understand it in all, of course.
What I would like to now phrase in English is, that Queen Margrethe II. is a beloved sovereign and her choice to step back (I prefer that over 'stepping down') is a sign of committment and willpower.
I wish our northern friends the best of luck and prosperity
Danish is a North Germanic language. English is a West Germanic language.
Vi har netop fejret julen, den dejlige fest, med juletræ, tændte lys og forventningsfulde børn. I den mørkeste tid på året lyser julen op. Nu står det nye år for døren, i aften fejrer vi nytårsaften. Foran os ligger et år, som vi møder med forventning, men også med bekymring, for der sker voldsomme ting ude i verden.
Nogle årstal står klart i vores bevidsthed, fordi vi knytter dem til bestemte begivenheder.
Året 1943 husker vi for redningen af de danske jøder. Det var 80 år siden i oktober.
Hvad skal vi gøre, når uskyldige mennesker bliver angrebet?
Det viste den danske befolkning dengang. Almindelige borgere hjalp helt spontant deres medmennesker. Advarede naboen, skjulte kollegaen og bragte familier i sikkerhed i Sverige. For langt de fleste danske jøder lykkedes flugten fra nazisternes folkemord.
Dengang Danmark var besat, gav min farfar Christian X udtryk for dét, som var holdningen i befolkningen: ”Jøder var og er agtede borgere i det danske samfund” -. Når vi kender hinanden, formår vi også at leve os ind i hinandens skæbne. Så følger medfølelse og hjælpsomhed som noget ganske naturligt.
Det år, vi tager afsked med i aften - 2023 - vil blive husket for det grufulde terrorangreb på civile i Israel. Det er ikke til at fatte.
Grufuld er også den krig, der er fulgt efter. Her er ingen vindere, kun tabere. Kvinder og børn har ikke selv valgt krigen, men de betaler prisen. Uskyldige mennesker er de første ofre. Ikke alene i Mellemøsten langt herfra, men også i Danmark.
Krigen får antisemitismen til igen at brede sig. Det er ulykkeligt og skændigt.
Jeg vil i aften komme med en utvetydig opfordring til, at vi alle i Danmark behandler hinanden med respekt.
Vi skal træde tættere på hinanden, ikke fjerne os fra hinanden. Vi skal huske, at vi alle er mennesker. Det gælder såvel jøder som palæstinensere.
Både jøder og palæstinensere i Danmark bliver bange, når telefonen ringer. Er der dårligt nyt om familien?
De ukrainske flygtninge kender den samme angst.
Året 2022 vil altid være knyttet til overfaldet på Ukraine. I år er krigen fortsat med samme styrke og med store tab af menneskeliv. Selvom opmærksomheden lige nu er rettet mod Mellemøsten, så skal ukrainernes kamp for frihed ikke blive glemt.
Dansk opbakning har stor betydning for det ukrainske folk. Det kom klart til udtryk, da præsident Zelenskyj besøgte Danmark i sommer. Det kan vi godt være stolte over.
Min nytårshilsen i aften går til alle, som fejrer nytår i skyggen af terror og krig.
Det er ikke alene krig og konflikter, som gør fremtiden usikker.
Vejret synes at løbe løbsk i forskellige retninger. Det virker uoverskueligt, og det skræmmer.
Rundt om i verden bliver mennesker ramt på forskellig vis. De fleste husker nok, at juli herhjemme var kølig og regnfuld. 2023 blev det vådeste år i dansk vejrhistorie. Men for hele jorden blev juli og august de to varmeste måneder nogensinde.
I sidste måned udsendte FN en ny klimarapport. Alvoren er tydelig. Klodens klima forandrer sig hurtigere, end man troede.
Vi er nødt til at forholde os til klimaforandringerne. Konsekvenserne er ikke kun fremtid. De er her allerede, og de er voldsomme.
Det er de fleste i Danmark fuldstændig klar over, selvom det har været vanskeligt for nogle af os helt at indse det.
Nu må vi sammen finde håbet og viljen til at gøre noget.
Tidligere i denne måned var der klimatopmøde i Dubai. Her deltog Kronprinsen sammen med danske ministre.
Danmark er et rigt land med en vigtig international stemme. Det forpligter.
Vi har også flere af de tekniske løsninger, der skal til. Det gør mig stolt, at danske forskere og virksomheder er med til at skabe en fremtid, hvor vi passer på vores klode og natur.
I det forløbne år har der været talt meget om ”kunstig intelligens”. En ny teknologi, som vil kunne ændre vores liv på måder, vi næppe kan forestille os. Men hvordan? Hvad kan følgerne blive? Måske kan den forbedre vores samfund, men vil vi kunne styre det?
Skal vi være begejstrede eller bekymrede? Jeg tror, at vi skal være eftertænksomme og opmærksomme.
Den nye teknologi er jo netop ”kunstig”. Den tænker ikke selv. Den bliver fodret med det, mennesker allerede har skabt.
Kunstig intelligens efterlader os med et helt grundlæggende spørgsmål: ”Hvad er det, der gør os mennesker til noget ganske særligt?”
Vi mennesker har håb og nysgerrighed. Vi har indlevelse og kreativitet. Vi har evnen til at skabe og til at tænke selv. Det er det, der har bragt os vidt. Det må vi ikke glemme.
Teknologien og maskinerne har for længst overtaget meget af håndens arbejde. Men alligevel betyder det ikke, at vi mennesker sidder med hænderne i skødet.
Jeg har lagt mærke til, at mange igen har fundet en hobby eller et håndarbejde frem. Det begyndte nok under corona-krisen; men så kunne man ikke holde op igen - det gælder i hvert fald for mig. Man får ro på sig selv, når man sidder med et sytøj eller har noget andet mellem hænderne; det gælder for alle aldersgrupper.
For mange af os er det en fritidsbeskæftigelse at holde hænderne i gang. For andre er det et livsvilkår - en profession.
Det gælder for dem, der lægger murstenene, trækker kablerne, maler væggene i de huse, hvor vi bor. Dem, der bygger vindmøllerne, så vi får ren energi. Dem, der passer os, når vi er indlagt på sygehuset, eller plejer os, når vi ikke længere kan klare os selv.
Det er alt sammen funktioner, der kræver håndelag, kundskaber og uddannelse, og som i den grad fortjener respekt.
Godt håndværk er en nydelse at opleve. At betragte en velbygget mur, at se på en blank og smukt malet væg, at beundre et møbel, hvor træet er behandlet med omsorg og indsigt, det fylder mig med glæde hver gang.
Året 2023 vil vi huske som det år, hvor vi kunne fejre, at mit barnebarn Prins Christian fyldte 18 år. Det blev en stor og, tror jeg, dejlig dag for ham. Han stod frem på en måde, der gjorde hele hans familie stolt af ham. Han var omgivet af søde, forventningsfulde og muntre unge fra hele riget og han holdt en tale, der aftvang stor respekt. Den gjorde hans farmor stolt.
Prins Christian sagde tingene, som de var. Det gjorde man ikke så meget, da jeg var ung. I dag tør de unge vise, at de også kan være usikre. Den åbenhed er en styrke, som vi andre må beundre, og som vi kan lære af.
Alle kender det lille ord ”tak”.
Det er et dejligt ord, både at sige og at høre. I det ord ligger erkendelsen af, at et menneske ikke står alene. Det er også ordet, vi benytter netop som nytårshilsen: Tak for det gamle år!
Tak for den hjertelighed og gæstfrihed, jeg møder overalt i Danmark.
I rigsfællesskabet er vi tre lande og tre folk. Vi har hver vores identitet og kultur og hver vort sprog. Men vi er knyttet sammen af en fælles historie, og vi er forbundne som mennesker.
I aften vil jeg ønske et godt nytår for alle i Grønland og for alle på Færøerne. Ofte går mine tanker nordpå til de to lande og til de to folk med en tak for alt, hvad de har givet mig i årenes løb.
Mine nytårshilsener går også til de danske i Sydslesvig og til de mange andre danske, som opholder sig og har deres virke i udlandet.
Ved årsskiftet takker jeg alle i Forsvaret, Politiet og Beredskabet. I gør en beundringsværdig og helt uundværlig indsats for vort land.
En ganske særlig tak skal lyde fra mig i aften. Tak for alt, hvad jeg og min familie har modtaget af varme og hengivenhed igennem mange, mange år.
Om 14 dage har jeg været Danmarks dronning i 52 år. Så lang tid går ikke sporløst hen over noget menneske - heller ikke mig! Tiden slider, og ”dårligdommene” bliver flere. Man overkommer ikke længere det samme, som man kunne engang.
I februar i år gennemgik jeg en omfattende rygoperation. Den forløb godt, takket være det dygtige sundhedspersonale, der tog sig af mig. Operationen gav naturligvis også anledning til at gøre sig tanker om fremtiden - om ikke tiden var inde til at overlade ansvaret til den næste generation.
Jeg har besluttet, at det er nu, der er det rigtige tidspunkt. Den 14. januar 2024 - 52 år efter jeg efterfulgte min elskede far - vil jeg træde tilbage som Danmarks dronning. Jeg overlader tronen til min søn Kronprins Frederik.
I aften vil jeg først og fremmest sige tak. En tak for den overvældende varme og støtte, som jeg har modtaget gennem alle år. En tak til de skiftende regeringer, som det altid har været givende at arbejde sammen med, og til Folketinget, som altid har mødt mig med tillid.
Min tak skal lyde til alle de mange, mange mennesker, som ved særlige begivenheder, såvel som i hverdagen, har omsluttet mig og min familie med kærlige ord og tanker. Det har gjort disse år til en række af perler.
Den støtte og bistand, som jeg har modtaget gennem årene, har været afgørende for, at jeg har kunnet løfte min opgave. Det er mit håb, at det nye kongepar vil blive mødt med den samme tillid og hengivenhed, som er blevet mig til del.
Det fortjener de! Det fortjener Danmark!
If you're German then another Germanics (like Danes) are your brothers/cousins, not just friends.
Cheers from a neighbour from behind the Oder river.
I am Dutch and feel exactly the same!
God bless the 1,100 year monarchy of Denmark and the people of Denmark 🇩🇰
As a Dane, I am a bit in shock
You mean shock
@@ThistleandInkwell I mean shock
Why? I am asking sincerely. Perhaps, she plans to help her son as he starts his position as King of Denmark. I hope Prince Frederik is as popular and well-liked and respected as Queen Margrethe.
@@linminnesota2036 I think mainly because she has said numerous times before that there hasn´t been any tradition for Danish monarchs to abdicate - so she didn´t intend to. As a Dane I have to say that I did not in ANY way see this coming.
same here :)
I just learned that Denmark has a queen.
We are one of europes oldest monarchies. The same family through different branches have been monarchs through 1100 years since the viking age . The danish queen can trade her family back to Harald Bluetooth
Most nordic countries are still monarchies. Only Iceland and Finland are republics.
🌈 the more you know
@@StructuredConciousnessHe is right though.. 👍👍🥳
Are you American ?
She knows what’s about to come
Such a bittersweet moment for the Danes.
Queen Margrethe II was an inspirational artisan, and from outside, she seemed gracious, kind and wise in her rule. I think I can safely say she will be missed but deserves her rest in her golden years.
To the Danes who lived under her rule, this American wishes you peace, prosperity, and continued happiness under your new King.
She isn't a ruler. You seem to not know much about Danish society.
She is FIRST CLASS! 🇩🇰
I pray for our friends, the Danes, who courageously supported the Allies during WW2.
I am personally grateful, and hope in the Lord they will be blessed.
Isn't that nice? She is so old. She understands that she needs to let someone else take control and move her Nation forward.
I wish the politicians in America would do the same, but they would rather die in office then Give up power
She's a classy lady, she did that even though the monarch is basically just a symbol rather than someone who governs. The politicians we have in America want to hold on to every bit of power until they die, they do not care what is best for America. Quite sad really.
Queen Margrethe II waited 50 years to give up power. I think she has outlasted even most dictators with her longevity in power.
Yes, but it is worse in Rusland then in U.S. But true, our Queen have style and are much admired.
Love from Sweden.
She was a great Queen🌹
Admirable
Good on her I’m shur she will help lead the next generation and has earned a good retirement long live the queen
She was squirreling away money, and they have a great health plan, there. Good for her ! She earned it ! God bless you, your majesty.
The new king will need to cut back some on his chasing the ladies.
Well, he is fifty. And a Pretty good heir, Being king will keep the boy out of trouble.
In my country we have a man who never won a presidential election but got elected the president, lost the 2nd election, tried to overthrow the government and still wants to run for presidency
World is upside down for sure, happy newyear.
You're delusional
Cope and Seethe
I think it is a constitutional monarchy. She would not have absolute immunity.
Yes, Denmark has been a constitutional monarchy since 1849, but the Royal House can trace its lineage back to before written history, but documented from early 900s (King Gorm the Old, ruled 936-958). According to the constitution the Monarch actually have immunity (can't be put before any court), but only have symbolic/formal roles. Margrethe however, and before that her father (Frederik IX) and grandfather (Christian X) have shown how important and powerful such a role can be in a modern society - symbolyzing the soul of the nation. It is not something you can invent, it takes 1000 years to develop, but her son Frederik appear to have taken up the baton in his own way and his son Christian, just turned 18, also appear to be a (big) talent in this role.
@@steffenb.jrgensen2014 this is impressive to have leaders with a sense of dedication and purpose. Throughout history there have been wise monarchs and some evil rulers. We take for granted that rulers have responsibility but only a few times in our much shorter history we have had to exercise some restraint.
I dont know how I will ever get over this.
Oh dear ...
@@iluop3623 Yeah, how are we as a family going to cope now?
and somewhere Crown Prince Fredrick was saying, she said what....
I'm so glad she announced this. Being 30 yrs old in texas I was very concerned about this issue....
Hmmm, it’s a NATO country and our ally. Informed people want to know when there’s a change in leadership. But then, you did say you were from Texas.
@@j.j.9123oooo nice one 👍 😅😅
What is "in texas"? Some kind of mental state relating to the State of Texas? If so may I express my deepest condolences, but you could try leaving Texas. At least mentally.
@@j.j.9123 The Queen of Denmark is the Head of State. The Prime Minister is the Head of Government.
He seems like a good person, I'm sure he will make a good king.
She has served her country well. It's now time to put duty behind and self first.
What a shame! She was a wonderful Queen, but I’m sure that Crown Prince Frederick & Princess Mary will do a great job 😊
She is also Crown Princess of Denmark.
Wow.
Another chapter closes, and a new one begins.
Good luck Fred you're going to need it.
Based on Schindlers List, I can see that Denmark is a remarkable country and is probably due, in part, to people like this Queen.
And her father and grandfather who were such strong leaders during WWII.
The people gained their freedoms due to kings who wanted to limit the power of the aristocrasy/nobility and give the people more self control. People can say what they want ,but the Royal history of Denmark is so insanely unique. It was the kings who fought for democracy in Denmark. It is unique. Ofc there were tyrants in the Royal line, but so is there in any presidential line in any country. However, the Royal history of Denmark is rather special and unique, they had alot of "the peoples regent" who cared about the people.
This is a brave move for her Royal Majesty of Denmark 🇩🇰. The People and Nation, not the person. Blessings Royal Highness.
God bless you! You are a great artist and a good queen!
If my Danish son, Mikkel Thompson, were here, he would translate to H.M.Q. Margerithe II, my admiration for her artistic impressions of J.R.R. Tolkiens work.
May your days be merry and bright. You are an icon in the 20th and 21st centuries. May the good memories of that carry through the history of Denmark to the last Dane.
I can't imagine Crown Prince Frederick being much cop as a king, Princess Mary will be the strength in that pairing. He has well meaning ideals, he's just not the strongest character. I think the Queen handed over now very deliberately so she can provide them guidance while she is still able, before they need to do it alone without her. Very smart of the Queen.
Thank you for your service, Mam.
GOD BLESS DENMARK
A very courageous move Queen Margrethe II ... warm hugs.
I'm wishing her the best. She's one of the best monarchs I know.
She sounds amazing, Thank You for all of the comments sharing about your Queen 👑 I pray her Son as King will do just as fine job as his Mother did for his Country 🙏 God Bless everyone everywhere 🙏
This is the best Queen of Denmark ever🇩🇰
Also the only official Queen we ever had…
@@tubbeyt There was a Margrethe I before Margrethe II.
@@RaymondHng she was not queen though. She never acquired the title officially. She was more of a mentor to Erik of Pomerania.
Best wishes and regards from Québec Canada,,May your health permit you many more years of happiness with your family and friends,,, Paul Christian Gram.
Does anyone else feel as though monarchys are fantastical fiction? Theres something about their history that makes you nostalgic....
No, they belong only in Fantasy Novels and stories about times LONG past.
Well, in this case it is as far from fantasy and fiction as it can get, it is 1000 + years of fact.
Queen was a good band.
Mange Tak Queen Margrethe II, Danemark.
If you still have to have a monarchy in 2023 this is the kind to have. Low key, most people the on planet have no idea what they look like, their names or where they're from.
If you speak and read Danish and live in Denmark, then the Danish monarchy would be more in your radar.
@@RaymondHng No doubt. That's what I was saying. The Danes know them but very few others around the world do unlike the UK.
I’m not from Denmark, but thank you, Queen Margrethe.
Put subtitles then cover them up. Good idea
Classy, elegant, didn't cause any problems for anyone, knows when it's time to pass the baton, didn't interject herself into matters outside of her own country...I never heard of her before today, but...I miss her already.
I sort of relate to this. Sometimes it's major health issues that prompt us to think about these things. For me, it was my father's heart attack (he's fine, the ambulance was called and found him in time), but man it scares you and makes you think about your health and the responsibilities you've got. It makes you ask, 'how do I build a better future?'.
It takes an incredible show of willpower to simply drop the ring of power when the time to do so comes.
Hail to you, champion. \o/
The constitutional monarch does not have any political power. She does not rule. She reigns.
I wish all royals would be as graceful. You’re old, retire, it’s ok, we all love you still.
Not many royals take out an oath to serve their country until death.
I WISH PEACE FOR QUEEN MARGRETHE II. I WISH SUCCESS FOR THE NEW KING FREDERIK X!!!
A smart leader I would imagine. Denmark has been fortunate to find ONE leader who isnt in it for greed or power.
The Queen is not a politician. She is a monarch who came onto the throne through hereditary succession. Politicians, on the other hand, are elected.
I don't know much about Denmark but it seems she's done a pretty good job, you never hear of any controversy or issues in Denmark. GOD BLESS ya ma'am, hopefully retirement will be sweet and fulfilling.
Well, it's not like they have any real power. And there was some scandal, when she decided to remove the titles from a few of her grandchildren. Those of her youngest son. People weren't too pleased with that decision, but it was made in order to slim down their monarchy
You don't hear about the Danish monarchy because you do not watch Danish news. It's in Danish, not English.
Today I learned that Denmark has a queen.
Well, "you guys" ( from USA?) are not exactly known to be well educated regarding anything outside of your own country. So no surprice there! Maybe you could have asked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She was at a Royal Dinner hosted by our Crown Prince couple, when she was here back in 2019. She was even seated at the same table as our Crown Princess Mary ( the Queen to be come January 14th 2024). AOC was invited as a guest speaker at an Official Climate Forum. Due to her Green New Deal resolution. Our Crown Prince couple were Official Protectors of that Climate Forum.
Long live the Queen, God Save the King!!
How Middle Ages of you.
why are you asking God to protect one of the elite who run the world? you know nothing lol, God doesn't respect persons but you, you worship these people and then treat God as an afterthought or a joke. sad tbh
Wish her all the best and good health.
Bravo, well done 🫡
May the new king bring peace and prosperity to/for his people 🌈🎉💐
She knew when to hold it, know when to fold it, know when to walk away, know when you're done....
Bright Blessings on her for her service! Best wishes to her son for good health and happiness as wwwwwell.
I dont like monarchies, but I like this lady, the Queen of Denmark, I wish her the best❤
This is how you leave office Gracefully🫡
It is a surprise that Margrethe II will step down from the throne after 52 years as queen. Now the Swedish king becomes the longest-serving monarch in the world.
It is not a competition.
Her first cousin.
God bless you, your majesty ..your service to your nation will be surely missed , and your son to honor the emense responsibility , placed on his shoulders come January of 2924 ❤ stay safe fair lady ,& God bless you all your remaining days ... from america have a pleasent day👏👏 👍😎🌴😉
Safety and Good Health to you Queen,you did a great job !
Took forever!!! for the subtitles to show up! Im actually curious. (And Danish sounds soooo close to Deutsche, that it fries my brain😅)
Is it the content in her speech before the subtitles started?
@j.d.445 The beginning idk. I thought no subtitles at first, then heard some familiar words and regained intrest. Then, realized subtitles up. So I restarted.
@@j.d.445To be clear, I know Zero actual Danish. However, the enunciations are very close on some words and syllables. I'm no linguist by anymeans! The similarities in sounds always get me tho!
@@donavonbain4332 Danish is a North Germanic language. English is a West Germanic language.
Vi har netop fejret julen, den dejlige fest, med juletræ, tændte lys og forventningsfulde børn. I den mørkeste tid på året lyser julen op. Nu står det nye år for døren, i aften fejrer vi nytårsaften. Foran os ligger et år, som vi møder med forventning, men også med bekymring, for der sker voldsomme ting ude i verden.
Nogle årstal står klart i vores bevidsthed, fordi vi knytter dem til bestemte begivenheder.
Året 1943 husker vi for redningen af de danske jøder. Det var 80 år siden i oktober.
Hvad skal vi gøre, når uskyldige mennesker bliver angrebet?
Det viste den danske befolkning dengang. Almindelige borgere hjalp helt spontant deres medmennesker. Advarede naboen, skjulte kollegaen og bragte familier i sikkerhed i Sverige. For langt de fleste danske jøder lykkedes flugten fra nazisternes folkemord.
Dengang Danmark var besat, gav min farfar Christian X udtryk for dét, som var holdningen i befolkningen: ”Jøder var og er agtede borgere i det danske samfund” -. Når vi kender hinanden, formår vi også at leve os ind i hinandens skæbne. Så følger medfølelse og hjælpsomhed som noget ganske naturligt.
Det år, vi tager afsked med i aften - 2023 - vil blive husket for det grufulde terrorangreb på civile i Israel. Det er ikke til at fatte.
Grufuld er også den krig, der er fulgt efter. Her er ingen vindere, kun tabere. Kvinder og børn har ikke selv valgt krigen, men de betaler prisen. Uskyldige mennesker er de første ofre. Ikke alene i Mellemøsten langt herfra, men også i Danmark.
Krigen får antisemitismen til igen at brede sig. Det er ulykkeligt og skændigt.
Jeg vil i aften komme med en utvetydig opfordring til, at vi alle i Danmark behandler hinanden med respekt.
Vi skal træde tættere på hinanden, ikke fjerne os fra hinanden. Vi skal huske, at vi alle er mennesker. Det gælder såvel jøder som palæstinensere.
Både jøder og palæstinensere i Danmark bliver bange, når telefonen ringer. Er der dårligt nyt om familien?
De ukrainske flygtninge kender den samme angst.
Året 2022 vil altid være knyttet til overfaldet på Ukraine. I år er krigen fortsat med samme styrke og med store tab af menneskeliv. Selvom opmærksomheden lige nu er rettet mod Mellemøsten, så skal ukrainernes kamp for frihed ikke blive glemt.
Dansk opbakning har stor betydning for det ukrainske folk. Det kom klart til udtryk, da præsident Zelenskyj besøgte Danmark i sommer. Det kan vi godt være stolte over.
Min nytårshilsen i aften går til alle, som fejrer nytår i skyggen af terror og krig.
Det er ikke alene krig og konflikter, som gør fremtiden usikker.
Vejret synes at løbe løbsk i forskellige retninger. Det virker uoverskueligt, og det skræmmer.
Rundt om i verden bliver mennesker ramt på forskellig vis. De fleste husker nok, at juli herhjemme var kølig og regnfuld. 2023 blev det vådeste år i dansk vejrhistorie. Men for hele jorden blev juli og august de to varmeste måneder nogensinde.
I sidste måned udsendte FN en ny klimarapport. Alvoren er tydelig. Klodens klima forandrer sig hurtigere, end man troede.
Vi er nødt til at forholde os til klimaforandringerne. Konsekvenserne er ikke kun fremtid. De er her allerede, og de er voldsomme.
Det er de fleste i Danmark fuldstændig klar over, selvom det har været vanskeligt for nogle af os helt at indse det.
Nu må vi sammen finde håbet og viljen til at gøre noget.
Tidligere i denne måned var der klimatopmøde i Dubai. Her deltog Kronprinsen sammen med danske ministre.
Danmark er et rigt land med en vigtig international stemme. Det forpligter.
Vi har også flere af de tekniske løsninger, der skal til. Det gør mig stolt, at danske forskere og virksomheder er med til at skabe en fremtid, hvor vi passer på vores klode og natur.
I det forløbne år har der været talt meget om ”kunstig intelligens”. En ny teknologi, som vil kunne ændre vores liv på måder, vi næppe kan forestille os. Men hvordan? Hvad kan følgerne blive? Måske kan den forbedre vores samfund, men vil vi kunne styre det?
Skal vi være begejstrede eller bekymrede? Jeg tror, at vi skal være eftertænksomme og opmærksomme.
Den nye teknologi er jo netop ”kunstig”. Den tænker ikke selv. Den bliver fodret med det, mennesker allerede har skabt.
Kunstig intelligens efterlader os med et helt grundlæggende spørgsmål: ”Hvad er det, der gør os mennesker til noget ganske særligt?”
Vi mennesker har håb og nysgerrighed. Vi har indlevelse og kreativitet. Vi har evnen til at skabe og til at tænke selv. Det er det, der har bragt os vidt. Det må vi ikke glemme.
Teknologien og maskinerne har for længst overtaget meget af håndens arbejde. Men alligevel betyder det ikke, at vi mennesker sidder med hænderne i skødet.
Jeg har lagt mærke til, at mange igen har fundet en hobby eller et håndarbejde frem. Det begyndte nok under corona-krisen; men så kunne man ikke holde op igen - det gælder i hvert fald for mig. Man får ro på sig selv, når man sidder med et sytøj eller har noget andet mellem hænderne; det gælder for alle aldersgrupper.
For mange af os er det en fritidsbeskæftigelse at holde hænderne i gang. For andre er det et livsvilkår - en profession.
Det gælder for dem, der lægger murstenene, trækker kablerne, maler væggene i de huse, hvor vi bor. Dem, der bygger vindmøllerne, så vi får ren energi. Dem, der passer os, når vi er indlagt på sygehuset, eller plejer os, når vi ikke længere kan klare os selv.
Det er alt sammen funktioner, der kræver håndelag, kundskaber og uddannelse, og som i den grad fortjener respekt.
Godt håndværk er en nydelse at opleve. At betragte en velbygget mur, at se på en blank og smukt malet væg, at beundre et møbel, hvor træet er behandlet med omsorg og indsigt, det fylder mig med glæde hver gang.
Året 2023 vil vi huske som det år, hvor vi kunne fejre, at mit barnebarn Prins Christian fyldte 18 år. Det blev en stor og, tror jeg, dejlig dag for ham. Han stod frem på en måde, der gjorde hele hans familie stolt af ham. Han var omgivet af søde, forventningsfulde og muntre unge fra hele riget og han holdt en tale, der aftvang stor respekt. Den gjorde hans farmor stolt.
Prins Christian sagde tingene, som de var. Det gjorde man ikke så meget, da jeg var ung. I dag tør de unge vise, at de også kan være usikre. Den åbenhed er en styrke, som vi andre må beundre, og som vi kan lære af.
Alle kender det lille ord ”tak”.
Det er et dejligt ord, både at sige og at høre. I det ord ligger erkendelsen af, at et menneske ikke står alene. Det er også ordet, vi benytter netop som nytårshilsen: Tak for det gamle år!
Tak for den hjertelighed og gæstfrihed, jeg møder overalt i Danmark.
I rigsfællesskabet er vi tre lande og tre folk. Vi har hver vores identitet og kultur og hver vort sprog. Men vi er knyttet sammen af en fælles historie, og vi er forbundne som mennesker.
I aften vil jeg ønske et godt nytår for alle i Grønland og for alle på Færøerne. Ofte går mine tanker nordpå til de to lande og til de to folk med en tak for alt, hvad de har givet mig i årenes løb.
Mine nytårshilsener går også til de danske i Sydslesvig og til de mange andre danske, som opholder sig og har deres virke i udlandet.
Ved årsskiftet takker jeg alle i Forsvaret, Politiet og Beredskabet. I gør en beundringsværdig og helt uundværlig indsats for vort land.
En ganske særlig tak skal lyde fra mig i aften. Tak for alt, hvad jeg og min familie har modtaget af varme og hengivenhed igennem mange, mange år.
Om 14 dage har jeg været Danmarks dronning i 52 år. Så lang tid går ikke sporløst hen over noget menneske - heller ikke mig! Tiden slider, og ”dårligdommene” bliver flere. Man overkommer ikke længere det samme, som man kunne engang.
I februar i år gennemgik jeg en omfattende rygoperation. Den forløb godt, takket være det dygtige sundhedspersonale, der tog sig af mig. Operationen gav naturligvis også anledning til at gøre sig tanker om fremtiden - om ikke tiden var inde til at overlade ansvaret til den næste generation.
Jeg har besluttet, at det er nu, der er det rigtige tidspunkt. Den 14. januar 2024 - 52 år efter jeg efterfulgte min elskede far - vil jeg træde tilbage som Danmarks dronning. Jeg overlader tronen til min søn Kronprins Frederik.
I aften vil jeg først og fremmest sige tak. En tak for den overvældende varme og støtte, som jeg har modtaget gennem alle år. En tak til de skiftende regeringer, som det altid har været givende at arbejde sammen med, og til Folketinget, som altid har mødt mig med tillid.
Min tak skal lyde til alle de mange, mange mennesker, som ved særlige begivenheder, såvel som i hverdagen, har omsluttet mig og min familie med kærlige ord og tanker. Det har gjort disse år til en række af perler.
Den støtte og bistand, som jeg har modtaget gennem årene, har været afgørende for, at jeg har kunnet løfte min opgave. Det er mit håb, at det nye kongepar vil blive mødt med den samme tillid og hengivenhed, som er blevet mig til del.
Det fortjener de! Det fortjener Danmark!
Wow ..... how brave and correct..!! To all involved ... may 24 be a happy transitional year for D A N M A R K .......💕