According to British media on January 14, the Danish royal family fell into a "collapse" due to internal conflicts. The wife and children of his brother Joachim, who is set to become King Frederic X on Sunday after his sudden abdication, will not attend the coronation ceremony.
The decision caused a stir, with some comparing it to the situation faced by Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, at Charles' coronation last year. However, this decision seems to be more concerning. The magazine vanititas elconfidencial claimed that Joachim was "deeply in love" with his brother's Australian wife, Princess Mary, and even claimed he tried to kiss her.
reported: "The apparently drunk Prince Joachim appeared to try to kiss his sister-in-law on the lips, while Princess Mary managed to avoid it and smiled, while Mary witnessed the embarrassing scene."
Regarding these allegations , the Danish royal family never responded. Joachim is thought to be angry about the "downsizing" of the Danish royal family, and King Charles is apparently also interested. In 2022, the Queen of Denmark decided to strip four of her grandchildren of their royal titles, sparking a heated row in the media with younger members of the royal family and the monarch.
Days later, Queen Margrethe apologized to her family, saying she had "underestimated" the impact of stripping her second son, Prince Joachim's children of their royal titles. But she also stressed that her decision was final and that Prince Nicolai (25), Prince Felix (22), Prince Henrik (15) and their sister Princess Atina (12) will be Called Earl or Countess, and addressed as "Your Excellency". The mother's decision angered Joachim's camp, with the younger brother claiming the children were frustrated that their "identity" was being "stripped away".
Joachim told Danish outlet Ekstra Bladet: "We are all heartbroken. It's never nice to see your children treated like this. They find themselves in a situation they don't understand," before complaining about the ruling. At the same time, Joachim and his wife Princess Marie also admitted that there was no harmony within the royal family.
He revealed that his relationship with his brother and heir to the throne Prince Frederick and his wife, Princess Mary, is "complicated". Joachim criticized his mother's decision to strip his children of their titles, claiming he had only five days to inform his three sons and one daughter.
In a statement, the Queen acknowledged that her decision "left a deep impression" and apologized for it, but said it was a decision she made as a "Queen, mother and grandmother". The statement said: "In recent days, there has been a strong reaction to my decision regarding the future use of titles by Prince Joachim's four children. This has clearly affected me. My decision has been a long time in the making. It will not be until I ascend the throne." At 50 years, it is only natural to look back and look forward to the future."
"As Queen, mother and grandmother, it is my responsibility and my desire to ensure that the monarchy continues to evolve with the times. Sometimes difficult decisions need to be made and finding the right fit The timing is always difficult. Holding a royal title means taking on a set of duties and responsibilities that will be the responsibility of fewer members of the royal family. I think this adjustment is necessary to secure the future of the monarchy and I hope that in my time Make this happen."
"I made my decision as a Queen, a mother and a grandmother, but as a mother and grandmother I underestimated the extent to which my young son and his family would feel the impact. This is profound impression, and I'm sorry for that." She continued: "No one should doubt that my children, son-in-law and grandchildren are my joy and pride. I now hope that we as a family can find peace and resolve this situation on our own."
Joachim previously told news agency ekstra bladet: "We are all heartbroken. It's never nice to see your children hurt. They find themselves in a situation they don't understand." He added: " I only had five days to give them notice. In May, I was presented with a plan, which was basically what would happen when the children each turned 25."
