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- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II discusses the economic and social development which has led to many riches but also busyness and loneliness. She concludes that the human safety net is the most important one. She also looks back on some memorial days and royal events of that year, including the 50th anniversary of the Danish liberation in May 1945 and wedding of her youngest son Joachim.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II argues that despite of some poor recent times Denmark is still an affluent society in which things don't have the same value as they used to. She makes special remarks about unemployment and immigrants and urges patience in dealing with the challenges of modern life. As always, she sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II discusses the concept of the information society with its TV zapping and internet surfing, comparing the choices of the information highway with the life choices that every person must make. She stresses the importance of limits and mutual trust. Finally, she sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- Queen Margrethe II gives her annual New Years speech, preceded by a brief introduction and - as always - followed by pictures of the change of guard outside her windows. The Queen ponders the concept of time and of the millennium. She looks ahead to the anniversary of the Danish constitution, reminding the viewers that democracy and civil rights must be used in order to be preserved. She sends a number of greetings, including to those who serve for peace in the world and form respect for Denmark as a nation.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II discusses the general nature of the 1970s, drawing lines also to the youth rebellion of 1968, and urging positivity in approaching the new decade of the 1980s. As always, she stretches her best wishes to all parts of the Danish kingdom, especially Greenland who were given expanded home rule that year.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II focuses on environmental issues such as the Tjernobyl disaster, Danish nature and the modern buy-and-throw-away tendency. She also talks of the importance of showing concern for one another in daily life. She sends greetings to multiple specific parts of the kingdom and population.
- In her annual New Years speech, Queen Margrethe II problematizes modern communication technology and suggests that the ties of family have been left behind causing loneliness. She then looks back lovingly on her mother, Queen Ingrid, expressing her family's sorrow upon her death in November 2000. Finally, she sends her greetings to various groups, especially those who in some way make it part of their lives to take care of and be there for other people.
- In her annual New Years speech, Queen Margrethe II discusses the significant currents of the 20th century and describes the dilemma between the early optimism of the century and the pessimism of war. She also describes the new insecurity and lack of trust she sees in the last years of the century. Sending her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom, she expresses heartfelt wishes of a good journey in the new year, century, and millennium.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II ponders several topics: She discusses the concept of time and its consequences, speaks of rights and duties of immigrants, expresses hopes for the preservation of Denmark and its culture and language and urges all to try to make that extra contribution that goes beyond what's necessary. As always, she sends a number of greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II looks back on Denmark's entrance into the EC as well as the oil crisis which began that year. She also describes the travel activities of the royal couple and sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II talks about the relations between good and bad events of the past year and between fear and hope for the future. She discusses various national and international current affairs, reflects on the recent travels and events in her regency and finally extends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II talks about the personal story of the individual as part of the common history of the nation. She concerns herself with Denmark's active role in the world and stresses the importance of parttaking by all in the great challenges of the day and age. She sends a number of traditional greetings and gives thanks for the celebration of her 25th regency anniversary.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II discusses the developing economic crisis in Denmark and the Western world. She urges international cooperation on all fronts. She also includes a paragraph on women's rights and sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her first-ever annual New Years speech to the Danish people, Queen Margrethe II speaks of the death of her father in early 1972 and expresses gratitude for the warmth she was shown throughout the year. She goes on to discuss current world affairs, especially Denmark's entrance into the EC. She wishes for peaceful times in the world and speaks of challenges for the Danish society. Finally, she sends her best wishes to the Faroe Islands, Greenland and a number of special groups like police, defense and Danes who are abroad.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II discusses the ongoing international economic crisis and its consequences for people in Denmark. She also describes the development in the international cooperation, speaks warmly about Greenland and sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II urges democratic dialogue of many forms. She also expresses support for the idea of taking pride in your country and offering helpfulness and involvement within that country and not only outside it. She mentions recent royal events and sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II speaks intimately about the changes in Eastern Europe which changed the whole view of Europe. She wonders if the changes could truly represent new hope for freedom and for peace. She then analyses contemporary Denmark in that same light and discusses the concept of freedom as connected to the democratic process and respect for the individual. Before making a number of greetings and thankyous she also makes remarks about the nature of the year of 1989.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II expresses the wide-felt disappointment with some of the developments after the revolutions in East and the fall of the Berlin Wall, yet feels grateful for the lasting opportunities of peace and freedom. She reminds the viewers that democracy requires hard work, in new democracies as well as in Denmark. Remembering a number of royal events of that year, she finally sends a number of personal greetings and thankyous.
- In her thirty-second annual New Years speech, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark speaks of the importance of face-to-face dialogue even in an age of electronic communication and the importance of this dialogue in regard to the conflicts and discussions of the society. She sends her greetings to Danish soldiers and aid workers, to Danes who live outside of Denmark, to Greenland and The Faroe Islands, and to those people who do their jobs well every day and make the country work. She also dedicates her attention to those who feel alone and encourages the listeners to use the new year to give attention to those who are left outside or left behind.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II talks about Denmark's yes-vote to joining the European Union and goes on to say how knowing your own country's language, history and culture is the best starting point for being part of a greater context. She also looks back to the courage of Danes in 1943, during World War II, and links it to the Danish engagements in humanitarian and peacekeeping operations around the world.
- In her annual New Years speech, Queen Margrethe II focuses on world issues, the EU enlargement, the risk of international engagement for soldiers and the troubles that people can face in life. She sends a number of greetings and thankyous, including to the Faroe Islands and Greenland, and greets the new year by describing and analyzing the usual Danish celebration of the midnight bell strokes.
- In her 33rd annual New Year's speech the Queen of Denmark reacts to the tsunami disaster in Asia. She goes on to describe the challenges of a nation in an insecure and changing world and stresses the importance of openness and democracy. She also looks back on the royal family's personal events including the crown prince's wedding - and the separation of his younger brother. She commemorates the services of police, firemen and rescue services, specifically in a major fireworks fire that autumn. She sends her regards to the armed forces, to Danes abroad and to Greenland, the Faroe Islands and the Danish minority in Northern Germany. She finishes by using a quotation by Hans Christian Andersen to describe our times as an age of wonders.
- In her annual New Years speech, Queen Margrethe II talks of the initial shock and consequences of the September 11 terror attacks. She goes on to discuss the importance of international cooperation and the inner challenges of a society struck by fear. She sends her traditional greetings and thanks and expresses her wish for a bettering of the tensions of the world.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II reminds the viewers of a couple of historical anniversaries of the new year and discusses the whole concept of looking back on the past. She also promotes self-worth and identity as individual and nation before sending traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II discusses various challenges for world and for nation. She stresses the importance of dialogue and focuses on Denmark's position in the world as a country of cooperation and negotiation. Finally, she sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II takes a beginning in the feeling of powerlessness one can feel faced with the media bombardment of our times. She discusses issues of tolerance, responsibility and self-knowledge as well as the role Denmark can play in the world of nations. She also sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II discusses the new face of nationalism which arose after the changes in Eastern Europe, comparing it also to the "red-white enthusiasm" of the Danish football victory that year. She also describes Denmark as as a unified whole, a community capable of solving own problems and helping others around the world, and sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II discusses the concepts of fear, freedom, tolerance and identity and argues in favor of a hopeful entrance into the new year. She also talks about the nature of her New Year speeches and sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II expresses hope for the concepts of freedom, and the dialogue in which all respect the opinions of others. She also expresses understanding for the insecurity that is felt, especially in a time of crisis and unemployment, and sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom, including a few words in Faroese and Greenlandic.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II speaks about the developments in Eastern Europe, comparing the new time to spring after a long winter, and about the new conflicts that seem to emerge each time others end, including the Gulf War. She also reminds the Danes that their country is free of most such pains and urges all to use that fact to spread a little more warmth in everyday life. Finally, she looks back on a few royal events, including two birthday celebrations, and sends her traditional greetings.
- 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.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II draws a line back to the end of World War II, describing the political freedom and economical growth that Denmark had since seen. She goes on to reprimand her people for the often unworthy treatment that refugees and immigrants are given in the country, speaking famously of the 'little, smartass remarks' that are disguised as humor. She also touches on the opportunities and limitations of the young and gives numerous New Year wishes with an optimistic outlook.
- In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II discusses the notion of mutual responsibility among people, especially in times of crisis. She urges the discarding of selfishness when it comes to the international distribution of wealth and the global case for the environment. She also makes an issue of her visit that year to the USA and sends her traditional greetings to all parts of the kingdom.