BY: Source Royal House
PHOTO: Zhong Min Peng@RP
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark attended the re-premiere of The Snow Queen in Tivoli’s Concert Hall in Copenhagen on 27 November 2025.
Among the Queen’s guests were, among others, H.E. Count Nikolai of Denmark and H.R.H. Princess Benedikte of Denmark.
Queen Margrethe attended as an honorary guest in her role as the production’s set and costume designer.
As scenographer and costume designer for the performance, Queen Margrethe has taken part in the creative process leading up to the re-premiere.
The Snow Queen follows the two children, Gerda and Kay, whose friendship is put to the test when Kay is struck by a splinter from a magical mirror and abducted by the cool and mysterious Snow Queen. To save him, Gerda embarks on a dangerous journey filled with challenges. Along the way, she encounters enchanted gardens, meets princes and robbers, and faces difficult choices before finally reaching the Snow Queen’s ice palace.
The Snow Queen is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s world-famous fairy tale from 1844. It is a moving story for both children and adults about Kay and Gerda, who are best friends, but whose bond is severely tested when the Devil’s mirror shatters into a thousand pieces and Kay is struck by one of its splinters. He becomes drawn to the beautiful yet icy Snow Queen and her palace.
Queen Margrethe attended as an honorary guest in her capacity as the production’s scenographer and costume designer.
The Snow Queen is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s renowned 1844 fairy tale. It tells the poignant story of Kay and Gerda, lifelong friends whose relationship faces a profound challenge when the Devil’s mirror breaks and a shard embeds itself in Kay. He is lured away by the captivating but cold Snow Queen and her castle.
Hans Christian Andersen was born on 2 April 1805 in Odense and is one of the world’s most celebrated authors. He is especially known for his fairy tales.
Andersen’s works are characterized by their imaginative and magical elements as well as their deep themes and emotional resonance. Over the course of his career, he wrote around 200 fairy tales, many of which continue to be read and cherished by children and adults alike. Some of his most famous and beloved stories include The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Little Mermaid, and The Snow Queen.
H. C. Andersen died on 4 August 1875, but his legacy lives on, and his stories continue to be loved and read by generations. He remains recognized as one of the world’s most influential authors, and his works have been retold and adapted into many different media, including film, theatre, and animation.
H. C. Andersen’s books and fairy tales remain a treasure trove of magic, wisdom, and timeless inspiration, enriching readers for generations to come.
