Denmark has spoken and has revealed the secret about King Frederick and Mary of Denmark: they are not loved by the people. The recent proclamation of Frederick as King of Denmark caused much controversy and debate among Danish citizens. Despite his rise to the throne, many question his suitability due to his scandals and controversial attitudes.
The figure of Queen Margrethe remains admired despite her abdication, and citizens prefer her to the current kings. Frederick has tried to modernize the monarchy with a more informal approach closer to the citizens. However, his past, including rumors of infidelity with Genoveva, has eroded the people's trust.
King Frederick and Mary of Denmark receive an unexpected blow
It has been only a year since King Frederick's mother decided to abdicate in favor of her firstborn and husband of Mary of Denmark. For experts, it was a move by the monarchy to avoid the recent scandal of the photos of the then-prince with Genoveva Casanova. Be that as it may, the kings have completed a year on the throne receiving bad news.
Denmark has spoken, revealing the secret of King Frederick and Mary of Denmark: they do not enjoy the sympathy of the Danes. Their unexpected, abrupt, and unjustified rise to the throne has been questioned, and the kings are not well regarded. The attempts to reform the institution have not helped improve the image of the couple, who also face a complicated stage.
The photos with Genoveva have not only caused a crisis in the couple but have also made Frederick lose the people's trust. Meanwhile, Mary has kept an impeccable public image, earning the affection and respect of the Danes, Frederick has been heavily criticized.
The active role of the current queen in social causes and her closeness to the people have strengthened her position within the monarchy. However, the opinion that the Danes have of the current king has ended up affecting her. While the queen consort does have the people's affection, her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, is the most loved by all.
King Frederick and Mary of Denmark rejected by the Danes
Queen Margrethe, after more than five decades on the throne, remains a revered and respected figure in Denmark. Her abdication was received with surprise and some reluctance by the population. So much so that, to this day, many still consider her the true representative of the Danish monarchy.
Part of the people do not recognize King Frederick and Mary of Denmark as their representatives and continue to remember their previous queen. The personal problems that the royal couple has been dragging for a year do not help either.
The relationship between Frederick and Mary is under scrutiny, especially after the publication of compromising photos of the king. Although the couple has shown unity in public, the rumors persist and affect their joint image. The people's trust in their leadership has been eroded by the lack of empathy and complicity that the couple conveys.
To this must be added the lifestyle policy that King Frederick is carrying out. He has raised salaries, reduced his schedule, and has been seen enjoying more vacations than usual. This has caused some discontent in Denmark due to the high standard of living of their current kings.
The need for transparency, responsibility, and connection with the people is more urgent than ever. Frederick and Mary must work to regain Denmark's trust by following Queen Margrethe's example to ensure success.