King Frederik and Mary of Denmark are embroiled in a new controversy: Queen Margrethe's health issues are directly affecting them. Despite their coronation, the Danish people continue to show loyalty to Queen Margrethe, whom they consider the most respected figure of the monarchy. A sentiment that has been magnified following the latest news about the health of the former queen of Denmark.
Frederik and Mary can't catch a break, and their popularity continues to decline as concern for Margrethe grows. Since the Danes consider her their favorite, there is no room for the kings to capture attention at this time.
King Frederik and Mary of Denmark receive an unexpected blow
Tension is rising in Denmark regarding the reign of King Frederik and Mary of Denmark, who haven't won the hearts of the Danish population. Frederik's controversies have put the spotlight on the couple, unable to reverse the situation.
The new controversy that has hit them is Queen Margrethe's health issues. The former queen of Denmark has had to be hospitalized again, and the Danes are very distressed. Especially because they fear for the figure they consider the most representative of Denmark.
With King Frederik and Mary of Denmark's popularity at a low, they have seen Margrethe's loyal supporters rally around her. In these delicate moments, all eyes are on the former queen of Denmark, and no one pays attention to Frederik and Mary.
The people have received the news of their queen's hospitalization with anguish, intensifying the emotional attachment to her figure compared to the new kings. The historical and emotional connection with Margrethe has been reinforced amid medical uncertainty, creating an unfavorable contrast for Frederik and Mary's image.
Especially after seeing the current king visiting the hospital where his mother is hospitalized. He appeared in his blue Porsche and showed a carefree attitude toward Margrethe's health; in fact, he was seen at a concert that same day. For some, it was a way to reassure the population, but for the most critical, it was a lack of respect.
King Frederik and Mary of Denmark fail to convince the Danes
The Danish monarchy is going through a delicate moment, where the arrival of King Frederik and Mary of Denmark hasn't produced the desired effect. Margrethe abdicated shortly after her son's scandal with Genoveva, thinking this would change the perception toward her heir.
The result was the opposite, as the Danes never forgave the then-prince's betrayal of Mary or the people of Denmark. As a consequence, the kings have encountered a discontented population that still longs for their former queen and the values she conveyed.
No matter how much Mary has tried to project an image of tradition and solidarity, Frederik's actions have affected her. The emotional void left by Margrethe hasn't been filled but rather expanded by a couple that still fails to connect with the people's values. Despite having abdicated, the emeritus queen continues to occupy a central place in the popular heart, something the succession hasn't managed to change.
Now that her health is going through a delicate moment, that sentiment has strengthened and is inversely proportional to Frederik and Mary's fame. Many citizens fear the worst outcome and being permanently without Margrethe's presence. This would leave the current kings without a present reference to help them bridge the gap with the Danish people.