Royal mottos of Danish monarchs

The use of a royal motto (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.

Since 1839
Since the time of Christian VIII, Danish monarchs have only used mottos in the Danish language.