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Royal mottos of Danish monarchs

Royal mottos of Danish monarchs

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The use of a royal motto (Danish: valgsprog) is an old tradition among Danish monarchs, dating back at least 500 years. The use of such a motto was a way for a monarch of Denmark to emphasize values or beliefs they held dear. In earlier times, these mottos were often shown on Danish coinage, often in a Latin form.

Before 1839

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Since 1839

Since the time of Christian VIII, Danish monarchs have only used mottos in the Danish language.

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    Frederiksborg Palace Church - History (in Danish)
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