Many people around the world were surprised and shocked when Queen Margrethe announced on New Year’s Eve that she would abdicate in two weeks. Not only is Margrethe currently the longest-reigning monarch in Europe, Denmark has not abdicated in nearly 900 years. And in 2016, Margrethe said she would never step down, saying: “It’s always been that way. I’ll stay as long as I live. That’s what my father and my predecessors did, and that’s what I think too.”
Immediately after Margrethe announced her abdication, there was speculation as to why she changed her mind.
Why did Queen Margrethe abdicate?
Queen Margrethe announces her decision to abdicate.
The Queen herself linked it to her hip surgery, saying, “This surgery also caused us to think about the future, whether it’s time to hand over responsibility to the next generation,” and many commentators were quick to point out the timing. pointed out. She is following rumors of an affair surrounding Prince Frederick.
Phil Dampier said: “The Queen may have acted this way because she was afraid the marriage would break up and the royal family would lose Mary. That would have caused big problems. I consider him an extremely valuable human resource.” She said she has been reporting on the Danish royal family for the past 20 years. telegram.
Mr Dampier continued: “It seems a real coincidence that she would make this unexpected announcement just months after the Crown Prince’s infidelity allegations surfaced. Two weeks later, the Crown Prince and his wife would become kings. We’ll be pitching together.” She said: “The Queen and the Queen are going to have to get on with it. The Queen may think that by making up their differences, her marriage can be saved.”
So, did Prince Frederick have an affair? Was there any other drama? Here’s what you need to know:
Spanish tabloids have linked Prince Frederic to Mexican socialite Geneve Casanova.
Geneva Casanova is a popular Mexican socialite.
In October 2023, the Crown Prince (soon-to-be King Frederik X) flew to Madrid for a private visit. At the same time, Princess Mary was in New York.During his stay, the Spanish tabloid newspaper lecture It was claimed that Frederic posed for photos with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova and spent the night at her apartment.
Shortly after, Casanova denied all speculation regarding a romantic relationship. “I categorically deny any statements she made that suggested a romantic relationship between Prince Frederick and me,” she said. Hello. “This type of statement is not only completely false, it maliciously distorts the facts. This is already in the hands of my lawyers and my honor, truth and privacy rights. will take appropriate measures to protect the
The Danish royal family has not commented on the rumors.
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There’s drama in the Danish royal family, too.
Prince Joachim and family, April 2023.
In 2022, Queen Margrethe announced her decision to strip her four grandchildren (her second son Prince Joachim’s children) of their prince and princess titles. “It’s something I’ve been thinking about for quite some time,” Margrethe said. “I think that’s good for their future.”
In a statement, the Royal Court of Denmark said: “Her Majesty, by her decision, will ensure that her four grandchildren will be able to shape their lives more broadly, without being restricted by special considerations or obligations. We want to create a framework.” This includes formal affiliation with the Danish Royal Family as an organization. ”
However, Prince Joachim and his ex-wife Countess Alexandra expressed their displeasure at the decision to the press. “I can tell you that my children are saddened,” the prince said. “My children don’t know which foot to stand on. What should they believe? Why should their identity be stripped away? Why should they be punished like that? mosquito?”
Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary supported Crown Prince Margrethe’s decision, and the Crown Prince said: “I support my mother’s decision because I myself have an interest in keeping the Danish monarchy lean for the long term.” said.
A few months later, Margrethe defended her decision, saying: “It was important to me that it was not Frederik’s fate to make such a decision. It was better for me to make the decision – because it was Because it was an old woman who decided on this.” ” Perhaps this was a precursor to her thinking about her abdication?
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