Mette Frederiksen Breaks Tradition by Accepting Royal Order
All social democratic prime ministers before her have declined.
Now, Mette Frederiksen has accepted a royal order.
– I have never hidden my great respect for Queen Margrethe’s efforts. And for the Royal Family’s work for Denmark, writes the Prime Minister.
– In a time of turmoil, wars, and great changes, I believe that we should hold on to what binds us Danes closer together. In our strong traditions, it continues.
For politicians from most other parties, it has indeed been tradition to accept orders – for example, the knight’s cross, which is often awarded to members of parliament when they have served more than 10 years in the Folketing.
But for over a hundred years, the tradition among Social Democrats has been, on the contrary, to decline the orders.
A Different Time
In January, Mette Frederiksen’s explanation was as follows:
– The times are different today than they were more than 100 years ago when the position we hold was established. Today, we have a very modern monarchy and a close interaction between democracy and monarchy.
Conclusion
In breaking tradition and accepting a royal order, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has shown a deep respect for the Royal Family and emphasized the importance of unity in Danish culture. This decision marks a shift in the longstanding tradition of declining orders among Social Democrats and reflects a modern approach to the relationship between democracy and the monarchy.
FAQ
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