“I’m so proud of my sister. Her passion and drive shines a spotlight on causes close to her heart, and I’m confident it will make a difference in our world.” .”
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark arrive for traditional New Year’s celebrations at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark.credit: AP
Historian and royal expert Sebastian Olden-Jorgensen said Margrethe II’s decision two years ago to strip Joachim’s children of their titles of prince and princess caused a stir within the family that has not fully healed. He said he had incited the crisis.
The Queen later apologized for the pain she had caused her family, saying she had “underestimated” how much they “felt affected” by expressing their hurt and surprise to Danish media. Admitted.
“If I had to be a little rude, I would say that Joachim and Marie chose a minimal solution for their celebration,” Olden-Jorgensen said. Extra Bladet.
“If you want to interpret this, it’s like, ‘We know full well that our children are not princes and princesses, and that they’re not invited, but we still don’t think that’s right. It may look like a sign that says ‘hmm’.
Kim Bach, a prominent royal commentator, said it was unclear why Frederic’s younger brother would not be attending, although it was likely that his brother would attend.
Grandchildren stripped of their titles: Princess Marie and Prince Joachim and their children Felix, Athena, Henrik and Nikolai in September.credit: AP
“I think she’s invited, but in that case she might not want to participate or be prevented from participating. She might be sick or have to take care of children. “No,” Bach said.
“It’s also possible that she can’t bear to sit with her family because she hasn’t quite swallowed the camel in relation to her child’s title yet. But they are spending Christmas together and That proves to be true. Unless Christmas was that bad.”
Denmark’s security services said on Wednesday they would be on high alert for terrorist attacks during a public reshuffle in the capital’s streets under orders from a large police force.
Copenhagen Police Inspector Peter Dahl told reporters that officers would have a “comprehensive” presence as the Crown Prince and the outgoing Queen drove to and from Amalienborg Palace and the Danish parliament. Ta. .
“The threat of terrorism to Denmark has been increasing for a long time and this means that we have decided to take steps within the Danish Police Service to be able to counter these situations,” Dahl told reporters.
No official guest list has been released, but both the British and Swedish royal families have confirmed that they will not be taking part in the Danish succession. The royal family has not commented on whether other European royal families will participate.
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