News about Bille August

Queen Margarethe, 82, who was born on April 16, 1940, a week after Nazi Germany's takeover of Denmark, was a symbol of hope to many during the conflict (left). She rose to the throne in 1972, spent a long career as an artist and production designer, and has since gained a following in the United States with her simple-talking New Year addresses (bottom left, she is regarded as 'Aunt Daisy' by her fellow European royals). However, her 50 years on the throne have not been without controversy: husband Henrik refused to be buried alongside his wife, who branded him "a fool" (main) and she sparked eyebrows in recent days when she decided to rob her grandchildren of their titles (right inset, right).