<p style="font-weight: 400">Hofjægermester Birgitte Dinesen (b. 1958) is a central figure in the history of Kragerup Gods. Here she shares her own story and reflections: </p> <p style="font-weight: 400">“I was born in 1958 at Gl. Wiffertsholm in Jutland, which my father leased from my grandfather. In 1960 we moved to Kragerup Gods, where I grew up and was raised to take over the estate from my father.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">“After completing my education and working both in Denmark and abroad, I returned home in 1986. I worked with my father for 12 years until he retired in 1998, when I took over the management of Kragerup Gods. At that time, it was primarily a large agricultural operation. Although today it still includes extensive farming, together with my partner Olav Ditlevsen, I have breathed new life into the estate by establishing a hotel, conference and event center with 70 employees.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">“In 2008, I received a call from the Court Marshalate asking if I would accept the honor of being appointed Master of the Court. In 2016, I was honored again when the Court Marshalate called to ask if I would accept the position of Chambermaid. The Court uses Chamberlains and Chambermaids to accompany newly appointed ambassadors to their first audience with The Queen and at major royal celebrations.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">“A lady-in-waiting does not wear a uniform, but has a badge of office in the form of a brooch. The first lady-in-waiting in Denmark was appointed in connection with the 25th anniversary of HM The Queen’s reign in 1997. Every year in January, there is a reception at Christiansborg, where you have the opportunity to wish The Queen a Happy New Year. I attended The Queen’s 75th birthday in April 2015 at the Concert Hall in Aarhus, and in November the same year, The Queen invited the tourist industry to a concert in Fredensborg Castle Church followed by dinner in the Dome Hall. It was a great experience and an unforgettable evening.”</p>