But a long life and career inevitably bring heartaches.
Sadly, a short while afterward, worrying news emerged about the health of the queen herself.
And, on February 8, the reason behind her altered schedule was announced.
In an official statement, Margrethe’s press officeconfirmedthat she will be incapacitated for a short while.
“After consultation with Rigshospitalet’s specialists, the queen has decided to undergo extensive surgery.
Consequently, a longer sequence of physical rehabilitation is expected.
Margrethe is just as stalwart as her fellow European royals, though.
I extend my most sincere condolences and sympathy to those afflicted,” (viaHello!
“That makes a big impression, and for that I am sorry.”
The queen notably did not restore her grandchildren’s titles, however.
Don’t expect this to be a permanent change, though.
The queen of Denmark is not one to let anything keep her down for long.
