But are we seeing indications these years that we have become more selfish, that we have become inclined to first and foremost make demands, and make… - Margrethe II of Denmark

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But are we seeing indications these years that we have become more selfish, that we have become inclined to first and foremost make demands, and make sure that we all get what we ourselves think we are entitled to? Are we becoming distrustful of each other, and beginning to ascribe less than pure motives to each other? If that is the case, we are not only in an economic crisis. Then it is our attitudes that are slipping. It is a crisis that is insidious because it creeps upon us and poisons our relationships with each other. It means that we are jeopardising something that may be irretrievable.

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About Margrethe II of Denmark

Margrethe II (born 16 April 1940) is a member of the Danish royal family who reigned as Queen of Denmark from 1972 to 2024. The monarchy of Denmark encompasses the entire 'Danish Realm', made up of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Also Known As

Pen Names: Ingahild Grathmer
Native Name: Margrethe II Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid

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