Queen Margrethe II, Europe’s Longest-Reigning Monarch, Is Now Recovering at Her Palace

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Europe’s longest-reigning monarch, has tested positive for Covid-19 just one day after attending the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The Danish Royal Court confirmed the 82-year-old tested positive on Tuesday evening.

The Queen of Denmark, who is the last surviving European queen and a third cousin to Queen Elizabeth, was among the 2,000 dignitaries present at the funeral in London. Both monarchs were descendants of Queen Victoria.

Queen Margrethe, who has been fully vaccinated against the virus, had previously tested positive for Covid in February 2022, though she only experienced mild symptoms.

A spokesperson for the Danish Royal Court stated that the queen would be recuperating at Fredensborg Palace.

In the days leading up to her diagnosis, Queen Margrethe had participated in several events in London to honour the late Queen Elizabeth. She was seen paying her respects at Westminster Hall on Sunday, accompanied by her son, Crown Prince Frederik, before attending the funeral at Westminster Abbey the following day.

In a heartfelt letter to King Charles following his mother’s death, Queen Margrethe described Queen Elizabeth as a “towering figure” among European monarchs and a source of inspiration for all.