How Prince Frederick’s affair rumors may have led to Danish Queen Margrethe’s abdication

ascended to the throne on Sunday after his mother, Queen Margrethe II, 83, announced her surprise abdication in a New Year’s Eve speech addressed to the nation.In the new book, titled “The King’s Word,” Frederik seemingly referenced recent affair allegations surrounding his marriage, saying he’s happy that he and Mary “managed to stay together.”“I love marriage, my wife, our children and the whole happy base that arises for the people who manage to stay together and persevere,” he writes in the book, translated by the BBC.The book, which was released Wednesday, was written with author Jens Andersen, who also wrote the King’s biography in 2017.Frederik met his now-wife in Sydney, Australia, during the 2000 Olympic Games.After striking up a relationship, the couple tied the knot in a lavish royal ceremony in Denmark four years later.The pair, who are set to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on May 14, share four children together; Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 16, and 12-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.Frederik became Denmark’s first King in 52 years on January 14.While royal experts believe that Margrethe’s decision to abdicate early was to make way for a younger ruler, others have wondered if the announcement was a way to preserve the prince’s relationship with Mary amid affair rumors.Frederik was speculated to have been unfaithful to the Australian-born marketing consultant, 51, with socialite Genoveva Casanova after photos emerged of them together during a trip to Madrid in November.However, the Mexican native, 47, denied that any affair had taken place.Elsewhere in the book, the monarch admits to grappling with the thought of having to be King one day during his childhood.At one

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The late Queen's cheeky side was often hidden, but those close to her have shared stories of her quick wit and funny remarks behind the scenes. One person who got to see this playful side was former Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a private meeting. In Robert Hardman's book, Charles III: New King, New Court.The Inside Story, it's revealed that Boris once told the Queen about a dream where he was late for a meeting with her.

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There are few people who could ever understand what life is like as a Queen-in-waiting, but the Princess of Wales appears to have found a confidante in Mary, the new Queen of Denmark. Following the recent shock abdication of Queen Margrethe after a reign of more than five decades, Kate, 42, will have been keen to lend her support to close friend and “muse”, Mary, 51, who is married to the new King Frederik X.

A new official portrait has been unveiled of King Charles III, ready to hang in public buildings across the UK as part of a controversial £8 million Government-funded scheme. Charles, 75, is pictured in full regalia inside Windsor Castle wearing his Royal Navy uniform as an Admiral of the Fleet and an abundance of official medals and decorations.The monarch was captured last year by photographer Hugo Burnand, who also took the King and Queen Camilla's coronation portraits and their 2005 wedding photos.

Denmark's soon-to-be King Frederik X, known for his rebellious past, is in the spotlight following the surprise abdication of Queen Margrethe.The former 'party prince' will soon take over from his mother after her 52-year reign. Queen Elizabeth II previously said having a supportive partner can make a big difference to a successful reign. However, there are already rumours about Prince Frederik's marriage before he even becomes king, with royal fans showing their support for his wife, Crown Princess Mary.

Following the shock news of Queen Margrethe of Denmark's, 83, abdication, speculation grew as to whether a decision to step away from the throne would be something King Charles would ever consider. While we do not know what will happen in the years to come, it is important to point out that monarchy in the UK and European monarchies are very different. While crowned heads, like Queen Margrethe, are proclaimed by the Prime Minister, Kings and Queens in the UK take an oath and are consecrated during their Coronation meaning it is a far more religious undertaking and one that is a lifetime commitment to God.The suggestion that King Charles may follow in the Danish Queen's footsteps was refuted by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond.

Believe it or not, the rivalry between the princes of Denmark is wilder than Prince Harry and Prince William’s feud!

Berlingske, Frederik found out about his mother’s plans to abdicate the throne on Dec. 28 — just three days before her official announcement.The monarch’s youngest son, Prince Joachim, however, was never given a heads-up about the major reshuffle.The monarch — third cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II — revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec.

Kate Middleton celebrated her 42nd birthday on Tuesday, 9 January surrounded by family and sweet treats made by her three young children. To mark the Princess of Wales's birthday, King Charles and Queen Camilla shared a stunning photo of their daughter-in-law that was taken behind the scenes at the Coronation last year.

The Princess of Wales shares an incredibly close bond with her father-in-law, King Charles, and has already had many important honours bestowed upon her since she married in to the Royal Family. With her 42nd birthday being celebrated today (Tuesday, 9 January) it has been predicted that there will be another cause for celebration in the years to come with one of the most important royal accolades being granted to the Princess.

stepping down as her county’s monarch, handing over the reigns to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. In the week since, many people have speculated that King Charles, 75, could soon do the same — but one expert said it’s simply not happening.

official Instagram.It’s not uncommon for the monarch to make her way to New Year’s celebrations in the 19th-century Gold Coach, which is pulled by six white horses and escorted by members of the Hussar Regiment.The carriage is encrusted with a 24-carat gold leaf and is adorned with four gilded crowns on the roof.Margrethe was escorted by members of the Hussar Regiment for her final public outing as Queen.The monarch — third cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II — revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan.

The Making of a Modern Monarch that the future king and his wife, Kate Middleton, have often had “heated” fights and he “can be a bit of a shouter when he loses it.”William could have “quite extreme mood swings, just as [his late mother Princess] Diana did,” Jobson wrote. “She could be your best friend one minute and the next your worst enemy.”Additionally, Jobson claimed that a former royal aide told him that it was “fair” to note that William and Middleton, 41, “gave as good as they get if their disagreement results in raised voices.”“But they know each other so well, it usually blows over quickly – and she is, on the whole, a major calming influence on him,” the source said.Despite the Prince of Wales’ alleged tantrums here and there, he and Middleton have a “solid relationship.”“She gives him confidence,” the expert revealed.

revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan.

Denmark’s royal family is undergoing a MAJOR change!

is over, should Peter Morgan start chronicling the dramas of the Danish royal family? Det Krone? Because Denmark's long-reigning Queen Margrethe just made a historic announcement, and rumor has it, there's a scandalous reason why.On December 31, 2023, Queen Margrethe II made her annual New Year's Eve address to the nation (if you're just learning that Denmark even has a royal family…welcome to the convo!), and announced her decision to step down in two weeks' time. In her statement, she chalked it up to the length of her reign (over half a century) and her recent back surgery. After all, the woman is 83; it makes sense that she would want to relax a little and let the younger generation do the work instead.

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced on Sunday that she plans to leave the throne to make way for her son, Crown Prince Frederik.

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who has reigned for more than 50 years and is Europe’s longest-serving monarch, said during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech on Danish television that she will abdicate the throne in early 2024.