Denmark’s Queen Magrethe II has “apologised” for getting rid of four of her grandchildren, admitting they underestimated the feelings of the youngest son and his family. but he insisted that he would not change his mind in this matter
last week The Royal Household of Denmark has announced the Queen’s royal order to abolish the rank of four grandchildren who are sons and daughters in Prince Joachim, the second son, Prince Nikolai, 23, Prince Felix, said 20, Prince Henrik, 13, and Princess Athena, 10. The ranks of “prince” and “princess” were abolished from January 1, 2023, and changed to the titles of Counts and Countess. of Monpezat), but again in the same succession
Helle von Wildenrath Loughgreen, press secretary to Countess Alexandra. Prince Joachim’s ex-wife In an interview with CNN last Thursday (September 29), the prince and son-daughter were both “shocked” by the Queen’s decision.
However, the Royal Household issued a statement on Monday that the Queen had ruled that all four of her grandchildren’s titles should be removed. “It is essential to protect the future of the Danish royal family.”
“In recent days My decision regarding the title of son-daughter in Prince Joachim has caused a violent reaction. Which affects myself too… This decision has taken me a long time to reflect on the 50 years of his reign. It is natural for me to look back on the past and anticipate the future. It is my duty and my desire as the Queen to make the monarchy adapt to the times. Sometimes this requires a difficult decision. And finding the right time is always difficult.”
The queen also said that she had “changed” to allow her four grandchildren, who were inferior to the royal family. had a chance to live like an ordinary person Many royal families in Europe have a policy to reduce the number of members of the royal family as well.
“Maintaining royal ranks means tasks and responsibilities that will be entrusted in the future to a smaller number of members of the royal family.” The Queen said
“I have made my decision as a queen, mother and grandmother, but as a mother and grandmother I underestimated the feelings of my second son and his family. And for that I apologize.”
“No one should doubt that my sons, daughters and grandchildren are my greatest happiness and pride. I hope now that our family will find peace. and find a way to get through this situation together.”
For the other four grandchildren who are the sons and daughters of Crown Prince Frederic The eldest son and heir of the 1st order still maintains the rank of prince and princess.
source: CNN
