Margrethe II of Denmark, born Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid on April 16, 1940, served as queen from 1972 until 2024. She was the first female ruler of Denmark since Margrethe I, who reigned over the Scandinavian countries during the Kalmar Union from 1388 to 1412. Her official motto was 'The Help of God, the Love of the People, the Strength of Denmark.' Throughout her reign, she became a significant figure in Danish history and culture.
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Meaning of the name - Margrethe
pearl, daisy
Read Full Margrethe Name AnalysisApril 16, 1940 Facts
Generation Group
Margrethe II belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Amalienborg
Educated At: N. Zahle's School | North Foreland Lodge | Aarhus University | Girton College | Aarhus School of Business | London School of Economics and Political Science | University of Cambridge
Occupation: textile artist | painter | screenwriter | monarch
Spouses: Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark
Children: Frederik X of Denmark | Prince Joachim of Denmark
Awards Received: King Gustaf VI Adolf's 85 year anniversary commemorative medal | Nersornaat in gold | Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martin | H.C. Andersen Award | Grand Cross of the Order of Merit | Order of the Precious Crown, 1st Class | Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross | collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece | Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries | Honorary craftsman | Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland | Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon | Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class | Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword | Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry | Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon | Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria | Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria | Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite | Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav | Lady of the Garter | Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold | Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order | Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia | Nordic Language Prize | The Native Danish Language Award | Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour | Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum | Order of the Virtues | Royal Victorian Chain | Order of Pius IX | Royal Order of the Seraphim | Order of the Star of Romania | Order of the Yugoslav Star | Order of Saints Olga and Sophia | Order of the Elephant | Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice | Order of the Pleiades | Order of the Royal House of Chakri | Order of the White Eagle
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for April 16, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Aries 32 | 26 Aries 43 | 19 Cancer 12 |
| Moon | 11 Leo 16 | 16 Aries 1 | 11 Libra 46 |
| Mercury | 29 Pisces 24 | 2 Aries 15 | 4 Leo 55 |
| Venus | 12 Gemini 10 | 20 Taurus 55 | 27 Gemini 41 |
| Mars | 9 Gemini 51 | 5 Aries 21 | 5 Leo 16 |
| Jupiter | 22 Aries 57 | 17 Cancer 9 | 11 Taurus 3 |
| Saturn | 3 Taurus 30 | 7 Aries 22 | 13 Taurus 7 |
| Uranus | 20 Taurus 31 | 29 Taurus 31 | 25 Taurus 6 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 18 | 2 Aries 46 | 23 Virgo 7 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 37 | 5 Aquarius 25 | 2 Leo 6 |
| Rahu | 19 Libra 54 | 6 Pisces 34 | 15 Libra 20 |
| Ketu | 19 Aries 54 | 6 Virgo 34 | 15 Aries 20 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Margrethe II's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2026
