Sunday 14 January 2024

Mottos of Denmark Monarchs

Each Denmark Monarch has a official motto to mark their reign.  

Before 1839, the Monarch's Motto was often shown in Latin, but there was a Danish version. 

Since 1839, the Monarch's motto has just appeared in Danish. 

Monarch Reign Motto English Translation
Christian
VIII
1839  –
1848
Gud og fædrelandet God and the fatherland
Frederick
VII
1848 –
1863
Folkets kærlighed, min styrkeThe people's love, my strength
Christian
IX
1863 –
1906
Med Gud for ære og ret With God for honour and justice
Frederik VIII 1906 –
1912
Herren er min hjælper The Lord is my helper
Christian
X
1912 –
1947
Min Gud, mit land, min ære My God, my country, my honour
Frederik
IX
1947 –
1972
Med Gud for Danmark With God for Denmark
Margrethe
II
1972 –
2024
Guds hjælp, folkets kærlighed, Danmarks styrke God's help, the people's love, Denmark's strength
Frederik
X
2024  –
Present
Forbundet, forpligtet - for kongeriget Danmark. Bounded, committed - for the Kingdom of Denmark.

Note: 
With Frederik X's motto, I have seen some different English translations. When I emailed the Denmark Palace, they said they did not have a official English Translation at this time (Jan 22nd, 2024).

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