While everyone loves to focus on the royal feud happening in the U.K., the Danish monarchy is doing a good job of stirring up its own drama. In the wake of then-Prince Frederik’s affair allegations with socialite Geneveva Casanova, his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicated the throne. Fans who follow the royals in Denmark were wondering if the timing was coincidental to the alleged infidelity issues or if it had something to do with the queen’s health. The scene on the balcony on Sunday may give people a major clue.
After Frederik was officially crowned King Frederik X, his wife was given the Queen Mary title. The possibly estranged duo then stepped out onto the balcony for a very affectionate moment. The royal couple put on a happy face and gave the public what they wanted — or what they think the press might have wanted. They stood there with their eyes closed and went in for a kiss — the PDA snapshot seen around the world. It does send a message to the world that there’s nothing to see here and to move along because they have royal things to do.
However, Margrethe’s abdication announcement came suddenly and surprisingly during her New Year’s Eve address. It was the country’s first voluntary departure in almost 900 years, just to emphasize thow significant and historic the moment was. One source noted the timing to The Daily Beast earlier this month, “There had always been an assumption that she would carry on, if not forever, then certainly for many more years. So, it was a huge surprise when she announced she would stand down, and it is hard for people not to connect it with the recent trouble.”
While Casanova has vehemently denied the affair allegations, the paparazzi images seem to tell a different story based on photo assumption only. Mary didn’t help damper the situation by writing cryptic messages on Instagram with one post hinting at possible issues behind the scenes. “So much has happened that it is impossible to put it all into words. We close 2023 soon and go on Christmas holidays with gratitude for all that we humans can do when we do it together. We need each other if we are to succeed.”
British royal expert Phil Dampier, who understands how the monarchies and the press work, probably summed it up best about the abdication to The Daily Beast. “I think Margrethe may have worried that their marriage was in trouble and therefore she had to act,” he explained.” The Queen always thought Mary was a fantastic asset to the royal family and if she thought she might leave, it would have been a disaster. She will now hope that Frederik and Mary patch up any differences and work together as the new King and Queen.” The royals, no matter which country they are from, are worried about optics. So, this fresh start for the palace, and Frederik and Mary’s marriage, was summed up in one balcony kiss.
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