Conflict in the Danish royal family
Margrethe II publicly apologizes to her family
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is clearly trying to limit the damage.
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After the recent events surrounding her son Prince Joachim, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has publicly apologized to her family.
After the withdrawal of the titles of Prince Joachim of Denmark (53) and those of his family, the Danish royal family does not come to rest. Those involved have made public statements in the past few days, especially Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (82) was visibly trying to limit the damage. The monarch speaks in an official statement of “violent reactions” that her decision caused. “Of course it affects me,” Margrethe continued.
However, she sees the stripping of the titles of her son and his family as “necessary” for the future of the monarchy. It is also always complicated, for “difficult decisions […] finding the right moment,” says Margrethe.
Margrethe II apologizes as “mother and grandmother”
“I made my decision as queen, mother and grandmother,” Margrethe continues, “but as a mother and grandmother, I underestimated how affected my youngest son and his family felt.” The monarch apologizes for this.
Prince Joachim has not spoken to his mother since Margrethe’s decision
Margrethe’s son Prince Joachim, known as Count von Monpezat from the turn of the year, regretted to the Danish newspaper “BT”that he has not spoken to his mother or the crown prince couple Frederik (54) and Mary of Denmark (50) since Margrethe’s decision. “It’s also family. Or whatever we want to call it,” said Joachim, who was visibly contrite and touched by the events.
Joachim’s wife Princess Marie (46) also said according to “BT” that their children were “publicly displayed” at school. As parents, you didn’t have time to “prepare them for the change and for people’s reactions.”
It became known about Instagram on September 28ththat many members of the Danish royal family will change their titles and forms of address. From January 1, 2023, Joachim and Marie will be called the Count and Countess of Monpezat. Joachim’s children Nikolai (23), Felix (20), Henrik (13) and Athena (10) are only addressed with “Excellence”.