King Frederik X is relentless in his effort to make questionable decisions that dominate headlines around the world. The latest has been to embark on a private trip abroad while his mother, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, was in the hospital after suffering a fall at Fredensborg Castle, her residence in spring and autumn. The mystery surrounding this trip, taken at such an inappropriate time, increased when the Danish royal house did not disclose either the destination or the reason for it.
Now, according to the newspaper ‘Extra Bladet’, it has become known that Germany was the chosen place for Frederik of Denmark to leave his country for a few days. The husband of Queen Mary of Denmark, a car enthusiast, was photographed alongside his cousin,
There were 150 Porsche cars that passed through Berleburg Castle, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, where Prince Gustav resides, who is the son of Princess Benedikte, Queen Margrethe’s sister. Criticized by the media in his country when it was announced that he would not visit his mother in the hospital due to this trip, the sovereign has limited himself to saying that “my mother is well given the circumstances” and that “she is in good hands.”
A historic occasion for Queen Mary
This controversial absence of her husband, coupled with her mother-in-law’s illness, has meant that Queen Mary has been for the first time, the Head of State in Denmark. Normally, Crown Prince Christian would also be available to assume this role, but he is currently on an extended stay in Africa, working on a farm.
Queen Mary of Denmark, alone in the face of danger. /
In 2019, the Danish royal house announced that the then Crown Princess Mary had signed a declaration at a State Council meeting stating that she would act “in accordance with the Constitution in the presence of the Queen, the Crown Prince, and the Government” in case she was the highest-ranking royal in the country at that time. Thus, she became the second person not born in the country to act as regent after Queen Ingrid.
Meanwhile, 84-year-old Queen Margrethe has already been discharged from Rigshospitalet after her unfortunate fall. As a consequence of this accident, she now has her left hand in a cast and will need to wear a rigid collar for the next few months. This also means that her attendance at a series of events she had planned for the coming weeks has been canceled, as communicated by the royal house.
Problems grow (even more) for King Frederik
These recent criticisms regarding his trip to Germany are not the only noteworthy thing about the monarch that has appeared in the newspapers these days. Remembering the old days when he was known as ‘Prince Casanova’, now two women have recounted their partying night with Frederik of Denmark last year.
Frederik and Mary: smiling through tough times. /
Janni Ree and Camilla Dalsgaard have told the Danish newspaper ‘BT’ how they met the king in the small port town of Skagen and enjoyed a lovely evening with him. “It’s true, we partied with him,” reveals Janni, specifying that Queen Mary was not part of the party. “It was just the three of us. It was incredibly pleasant,” adding that the monarch “was not drunk, but was happy and in shape. In fact, he was in a very good mood. He is a very cheerful guy.” Her friend Camilla also celebrated the encounter with Frederik: “It was a fun experience. It’s not usual to go to a town and meet a member of royalty.”
It is unlikely that the Australian will appreciate that talk of her husband’s partying nights is resurfacing, especially now that they seem to have put their supposed marital crisis behind them. In recent months, the royal couple has presented a united front with very affectionate and conspiratorial photos.