What did Harald Bluetooth claim on the Jelling stones?

The Jelling stones are two 10th-century royal monuments located in Jutland, Denmark. While the smaller stone was commissioned by King Gorm the Old to honor his wife, Queen Thyre, the larger, three-sided stone was erected by their son, Harald Bluetooth.1

On this larger monument, Harald Bluetooth claimed the following:

• He commemorated his parents, Gorm and Thyre.1
• He asserted his status as the ruler of Denmark and Norway.1
• He highlighted his role as the Christianizer of Denmark, a claim reinforced by the stone's carvings, which feature a Christian theme depicting the Crucifixion.1

These stones are considered the most famous of all Danish runic inscriptions and serve as a significant historical record of the transition to Christianity in the region.1