King Frederik
Published three days after the 55-year-old father-of-four took the throne, his 110-page book “Conjode” (translated as “Words of the King”) is already a bestseller. .
The book has come under scrutiny in recent months after Frederic appeared to lack Christian faith and photos of him out on a night out with glamorous socialite Genoveva Casanova, 47, surfaced. He is referring to previous criticism about his relationship with Queen Mary, 51.
The book, which follows Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, is based on more than a year of interviews with Jens Anderson, author of Frederick’s biography Under the Beam, published in 2017. There is.
According to the BBC, a Saxo spokesperson told Danish media that the £29 book was selling 25 copies every minute.
Frederik officially ascended the throne on Sunday afternoon after 83-year-old Queen Margrethe abdicated after a 52-year reign.
Readers are taken on a journey through Frederick’s life from young prince to father of four to monarch.
The book will also reveal details about his relationships with fellow royals, his family and his marriage.
According to the BBC, Frederic said: “Having a wife has taught me a lot. She reminds me from time to time that of course I’m not always right and that my words aren’t automatically believed. Let me do it. It’s the person in the house.”
Frederick also revealed that as a child he had a hard time accepting that he would one day become king, adding that at first he just wanted to be normal.
“I remember my 18th birthday feeling like the end of the world,” he said. “It was a feeling that everything fun and exciting was coming to an end. Fortunately, that wasn’t the case.
Yesterday, the royal family’s official Instagram account announced the publication of Frederick’s novel.
They wrote “United and united in the Kingdom of Denmark” alongside the statue of Konjol.
They continued: “On Sunday, His Majesty the King announced the language of his choice, or the royal language as he prefers to call it.”
“Today, the book “Conjord” is published, in which His Majesty shares his thoughts and reflections on the monarchy, and in the words of the King himself: its connections and obligations to the Kingdom of Denmark.”
The royal also shared some quotes from the book. Inside it was written, “I am who I am now.” As the King of Denmark, I will do my best to fulfill that goal. ”
“The strength of faith lies not in whether God is mentioned in royal terms, but in the fact that we, as human beings, feel connected to one another through the Christian faith.” Another article: It is written as follows.
This quote appears to refer to earlier criticism of Frederick, which questioned his relationship with Christianity and whether he had strayed from religion.
He also touched on his commitment to public service, saying, “In many Western societies, the most important question is: What can you do for me?” The opposite is very rare, what can I do?
This comes after Genoveva Casanova’s first social media post since Frederick X became Danish monarch.
The 47-year-old Mexican socialite stopped posting frequently on her Instagram account after she turned one year old. She was forced to deny “malicious” rumors about her friendship with then-Crown Prince Frederick after they spent a night together in Madrid in November.
But on Tuesday, two days after Frederick took over the Danish throne from Queen Margrethe, Casanova shared on his Instagram Story a video about children working in African slavery posted by Spanish singer and actor Miguel Bose. did.
Bose’s original post read: “40,000 slave children in Congo are being forced to work in cobalt mines so they can drive electric cars.”
Casanova came under intense scrutiny late last year when he was photographed with the future King of Denmark (55) in Madrid without his wife, Princess Mary (currently Queen Mary).
After photos of the friends were leaked, Spanish magazine Lecturas reported that Casanova and Frederic dined together and watched flamenco dancing until 1 a.m.
The reality TV star, 47, married the Duchess of Alba’s son Cayetano Martinez de Iljo in 2005. The two divorced in 2007, but remain friends.
Queen Mary has remained tight-lipped about her husband’s dinner with the socialite, and the royal couple has since appeared united.
On Sunday, the newly crowned couple shared a kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, with their four children by their side.
Queen Margrethe II abdicated on January 14th, and Frederick and Australian-born Mary succeeded to the Danish throne.
Queen Margrethe, who has held the title of Queen for 52 years, shocked the nation on New Year’s Eve by confirming her intention to abdicate in favor of her eldest son.
Thousands of people gathered outside Christiansborg Castle on Sunday, setting up folding chairs and waving Danish flags to catch a glimpse of the royal family.
Mary and Frederick traveled together from Amalienborg in a 1958 Rolls-Royce, followed by Queen Margrethe in a horse-drawn carriage, leaving the Palace of Christian IX.
The tumultuous events of late 2023 seem to have been forgotten, but although neither Frederick, King Charles’ fourth cousin, nor Mary have commented individually on the alleged affair, the couple are united in their new roles. It looked like there was.
However, the Danish royal family issued an official statement to Danish publication BT saying that they “do not comment on rumors or innuendo” in light of the photo.
Shortly after “explosive” photos of then-Prince Frederick and a Mexican beauty were published in Spanish publication Lecturas, Casanova slammed “malicious” rumors about an affair as false and misleading. .
She also posted legal documents on Instagram, threatening legal action against the magazine, but has remained silent about the “scandal” ever since.
A recent opinion poll revealed that Denmark’s new king and queen enjoy the support of more than 80% of the Danish public.
A survey conducted for Ritzau found that Mary was slightly more popular among Danes than Frederick.
The poll asked how suitable Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederick were for Queen Mary I and King Frederick X.
82% of the public believes Frederick is fit to be king, while 86% believe Mary would make a good queen.
Danish royal commentator Kim Buck said that although Frederick is popular, Mary’s slight lead over her husband is likely due to rumors of an affair with Casanova. There is.