Yesterday King Frederik celebrated 21 years of marriage with Mary of Denmark. A very special day for the couple amid the speculations surrounding their relationship since the controversial photos of Frederik and Genoveva. Coinciding with their anniversary, sources close to the Danish Royal House have revealed the reality: their marriage is a true "example."
A way to show that they can deal with controversy without losing their monarchical roles. Also, that they are capable of representing their institutional role without losing the sense of union and partnership. Proof of this is the displays of affection and care they show each other at public events they attend.
The truth about King Frederik's relationship comes to light
Since his ascent to the Danish throne, King Frederik has shown a firm willingness to adapt to his new role. His enthronement came unexpectedly and just when his controversial photos with Genoveva had just emerged. For many, this created a crisis in the couple that, to this day, has just been disproven.
This is affirmed by sources close to the Danish Royal House who have unveiled the reality of King Frederik's marriage: it is an "example" to follow. They specify, above all, that, amid the controversy, King Frederik and Mary have known how to balance their respective roles. Both as a couple and as the kings of Denmark, all under tense and exhaustive public scrutiny.
To avoid fueling rumors of a crisis, the couple has known how to show in public the affection and care they have for each other. Always without losing sight of the protocol and ensuring that the naturalness and rigidity required by the institution can coexist.
"Their public displays of affection not only humanize their image but also strengthen their connection with the Danish people," explains an expert. King Frederik has known how to project a solid family image, being a present father and a respectful and alert husband. His public gestures, full of complicity, show a united and modern couple that doesn't lose sight of their institutional responsibilities.
The queen, meanwhile, has known how to reciprocate her husband by showing great serenity and strength in the face of rumors of crisis. This attitude of King Frederik and Mary has modernized the image of the Danish monarchy "without sacrificing its dignity," they point out.
King Frederik manages to dispel doubts
There are certain reluctances to accept King Frederik as the new representative of the Danish monarchy. The departure of his mother, Queen Margrethe, occurred abruptly and unexpectedly at a particularly delicate moment for the marriage.
In the year they have been reigning, many have ventured to scrutinize every move of Frederik and Mary. There has been talk of crisis and distrust, but the truth is that there is a strong union between them. Whether for the image of the monarchy or because they have known how to overcome their marital problems, the truth is that they have cleared all doubts.
As an example of this are the numerous displays of complicity they have shared throughout this year of reign. Complicit glances, caresses, and a surprising naturalness in the traditional Les Lanciers dance last March.
King Frederik and his wife show their love in public, but without losing "the decorum and solemnity that their position requires." For this reason, María José Verdú, an expert and connoisseur of the Royal House, applauds the attitude of the kings of Denmark. "Their ability to combine closeness and protocol offers a lesson on the balance between tradition and modernity in royal institutions," she concludes.