The Conflict in Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik’s 50-Year Marriage

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ruled for over 50 years and left a lasting legacy. She is smart, hardworking, and empathetic. People love and respect her. But her husband, Prince Henrik, always stayed in her shadow, which hurt his pride. Why did a man from France who became the Prince of Denmark stay unhappy while his wife was on the throne? What couldn’t he accept in this marriage? In this video, I’ll tell you their tough love story that lasted over 50 years and ended sadly.

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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Why is Margrethe II a great queen?
03:08 - How did Margrethe and Henrik meet?
07:31 - How did their life change after the wedding?
08:41 - Why was Prince Henrik criticized?
11:47 - What contribution did Henrik make to Denmark?
14:17 - Big drama in the royal family
17:44 - Why didn't the queen make Henrik king?
20:04 - Henrik’s categorical decision that upset the queen
22:28 - Saying goodbye to Henrik