The royals are headed by the much-lovedQueen Margrethe, second of her name.

Each generation in this historic family has witnessed and accomplished alot.

So, what earned her such a high rating?

Danish royal family posing

Fans seem to like the monarch for her independent, down-to-earth attitude toward life.

Internet memes really bring out the best of her candid moments.

This Viking king wascredited with uniting Scandinaviawith Christianity in the 10th century.

Queen Margrethe II wearing red hat and waving

You really can’t make this stuff up!

TheAct of Successionenabled female descendants to take the throne if no other direct male heir could fill the role.

And it appears the Danish royal family has been dealing with the same kind of tension.

Queen Margrethe II in red hat

It’s never fun to see your children being mistreated like that.

They find themselves in a situation they do not understand."

After the backlash to her proclamation, the queen issued anapologybut did not revoke the title change.

Danish royal family on balcony

The estate known asHermitage Palace, on the other hand, offers spectacular hunting grounds for the royal family.

This was known as an “en Hermitage” in French, thus the name of the estate.

Though it’s a unique gear to be sure, it was removed in the mid-1700s.

Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark

When they do host a ball, though, they break out the tiaras and honorary decorations.

Each person was decked out with the appropriate crown jewels, sashes, and military decorations.

There’s no doubt about it the Danish royals take their roles very seriously, even when they party!

Guests enjoy a royal ball at Christiansborg Palace in Denmark

She’s been using her influence to encourage more sustainable fashion choices.

“Each and every contribution, however small, adds up to something much bigger.”

Her brains and beauty are chef’s kiss!

Horse and carriage in front of Christiansborg Palace in Denmark

The answer is no, not quite.

When Denmark’s constitutional democracy was first established in 1849, the royal residences passed into government control.

No wonder they’re so prim and proper all the time their entire lifestyle depends on their public performance!

Crown Prince Frederik and his family smiling

In another, theywrote: “Bullying, violence and indignities are never acceptable.

Princess Mary may be the style icon of the family, but Margrethe is the designer.

We suspect she got her artsy side from her grandmother, Swedish Crown Princess Margareta, who was apainterherself.

Queen Margrethe II in yellow raincoat

Much like his daughter, Queen Margrethe II, the king had his own unique way of expressing himself.

Frederik has been described as in touch with the people he presided over.

It makes me immensely sad to witness what is now happening in Ukraine.

King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid in black and white

… May this senseless war be brought to an end as soon as possible.”

All Danish princesses receive gold bracelets on their fifth birthday

The history behind this tradition is bittersweet.

The bracelet is given to a young descendant on her fifth birthday.

A statue of Christian X in Copenhagen, Denmark

Queen Margrethe II speaks at podium

Danish Princesses Josephine and Athena spread their arms