King Frederik decided to travel to London to enjoy the Wimbledon championship taking place this week. His reappearance drew attention, especially because the sovereign of Denmark did so without Queen Mary. Instead, everyone noticed that Frederik appeared accompanied by his daughter Isabella's godfather.
The choice of Wimbledon was due to the king's desire to share his passion for sports with his close friend, Christian von Buchwald, who was his coach in his youth. Meanwhile, Queen Mary didn't travel with him, choosing to spend this period of private rest at her official residence in Denmark.
King Frederik reappears without Queen Mary
London is once again the cradle of tennis these days. Many well-known faces have traveled there to watch the most important matches. Among the attendees was King Frederik, who went to the sporting event without Queen Mary.
Instead of going with his wife, the sovereign of Denmark surprised everyone by being seen with one of his best friends. We're talking about Christian von Buchwald, who, in addition to being a close friend of Frederik, served as godfather at his daughter Isabella's christening. This confirms a family bond and personal closeness between them.
While the king and Christian enjoyed Wimbledon, Queen Mary chose to stay in Denmark resting. For two consecutive days, the king enjoyed the tennis matches sitting in the royal box shared with other members of European royalty.
Frederik chose to watch the match between Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur and the one between Cameron Norrie and Nicolás Jarry, showing his enthusiasm. Alongside the Danish king was also Sophie of Edinburgh, King Charles III's right hand, and her secretary. The friendly greeting and kisses between Frederik and the duchess showed the rapport between both royal families and the relaxed atmosphere in the stands.
Queen Mary's absence didn't diminish the importance of the trip, as Frederik relied on his circle to enjoy the experience. For the second day, the king dispensed with his friend's company and again met the Duchess of Edinburgh in the stands.
Queen Mary leaves King Frederik alone
This isn't the first time Queen Mary and King Frederik have made plans separately. Just a week ago, the queen set off for Nigeria on an official trip representing the institution. Mary of Denmark didn't need the king's support to shine and establish her role in the Danish crown.
After Queen Margrethe's abdication, Frederik's wife has taken the reins of the crown despite some criticism. The truth is that Mary hasn't had it easy, as she has dealt with the controversy sparked by the photos of her husband with Genoveva.
This led to rumors of a marital crisis that many have noticed in their joint appearances. Be that as it may, now King Frederik reappears publicly with his best friend and surrounded by other European royals.
The bond between Frederik and Christian von Buchwald goes back to their teenage years in Aarhus, where the godfather was the future king's coach during his training. In addition, Christian also shares an indirect family relationship, as his wife Elisabeth has worked for the Royal House since 2007.
With Mary absent, the king channeled his charisma and prominence in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoying the sporting event naturally, with an alert gaze and a friendly smile. Meanwhile, the queen continued her retreat in Denmark, avoiding public commitments and keeping the family calm while her husband was in London.