In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II looks back 100 years, discussing the optimism of that time in relation to the horrible events of the 20th century. She concludes ... See full summary
Dronningens nytårstale (1994) Online
- Original Title :
- Dronningens nytårstale
- Genre :
- Creative Work / Documentary / Short
- Year :
- 1994
- Type :
- Creative Work
- Rating :
- 2.9/10
In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II looks back 100 years, discussing the optimism of that time in relation to the horrible events of the 20th century. She concludes that personal responsibility is crucial and that it is important not to isolate yourself as an individual. She gives thanks for the royal events of that year and sends a number of greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
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 | Margrethe II | - | Herself |
The Danish monarch's annual speech for the New Year is a tradition since 1 January 1941 when a recorded Christian X speech was aired on radio. The first televised speech was held by Frederik IX in 1958, also on January 1st, in connection with an annual state banquet. It is now televised annually on 31 December on several channels, live from the monarch's study at Amalienborg and accompanied by pictures of the change of guards outside. Queen Margrethe II, who gave her first New Years speech in 1972, writes her speeches herself based on a draft from the Ministry of State. Her speeches have a personal touch and hold subjects of ethical and cultural character.