We were so busy that we didn't have time to think about how terrible it was or - in fact it felt strangely natural. - Margrethe II of Denmark

Painting is not what my life is about, but it is very important to me, and I am very lucky to be able to give some time to it. The time that I devote to painting is not a lot of time, but I do it 100 percent while I am working, and then there's nothing else that counts.

I think, for me, nature has always been my main point of reference. I think as a child I was fascinated by landscapes and nature wherever I went. I was able to travel all over Denmark, which is not that large, everywhere in this country where I've been I always loved the landscape.

We can be very relaxed in our relationship with the Danish people...I feel extraordinarily privileged.