Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark among finalists for TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year?

According to a reliable source, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the monarch's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 05/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Queen Margrethe II of Denmark for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 84-year-old monarch, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Queen Margrethe II of Denmark so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the monarch have already been named ‘Dane Of The Year’ by some major Danish newspapers and even ‘Copenhagen Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Copenhagen (Queen Margrethe II of Denmark's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the monarch was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“#Queen Margrethe II of DenmarkPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 4 Nov 2024
“Congrats! Margrethe has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 4 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Queen Margrethe II of Denmark?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 4 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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