The unexpected arrest near a royal residence in Denmark has caused great unease in the country and, especially, for Queen Mary. This incident has put the monarchy's peace of mind in check during an extended vacation with no clear explanations.
Kings Frederik X and Mary have been out of the country for several weeks, extending their vacation without precisely communicating their return. Meanwhile, the absence of both has left the Danish Royal House in an unusual situation, which has led to this curious event.
The prolonged absence of the kings and the regency of Margrethe
Since July 6, King Frederik X and Mary have been on vacation abroad. Their return, initially scheduled for July 13, was first postponed to the 16th and is now estimated for the 20th. During their absence, their son Christian should act as regent, but he is not in Denmark either.
This has caused Queen Margrethe to take on the role of regent at a delicate moment, with a Royal House marked by the absence of its main members. The extension of this vacation has increased the tension, as the country is experiencing an unusual period without its king and regent prince present.
The situation has caused concern, especially after the incident, which shows the vulnerability that can arise from the royal family's prolonged absence from their official duties.
Queen Margrethe's big scare at Grasten Castle
Queen Margrethe, mother of King Frederik X, has been involved in an unexpected episode during her provisional regency. Danish media report that royal guards detained a man near Grasten Palace. The detainee got too close to the monarch's summer residence, which prompted the intervention.
This "intruder" turned out to be a tourist who, traveling in a caravan, lost his way due to a malfunction in his navigator. The man wanted to visit places like the Flensburg fjord, but ended up unintentionally entering the castle's restricted area. This mistake forced the traditional changing of the guard ceremony to be stopped and his passage to be blocked to protect the royal residence.
After the misunderstanding was cleared up, the tourist had to wait patiently for the changing of the guard to finish before he could continue his journey. Without a doubt, this is an anecdote he won't easily forget.
During this time, Queen Margrethe is enjoying the summer in Grasten with her sisters, Benedikte of Denmark and Anne-Marie of Greece. The official social media of the Royal House have shown images of the three princesses enjoying the residence that has belonged to the Danish royal family since 1935.
The arrest of a man near the royal house's summer residence puts Denmark and Queen Mary on edge
The tourist's arrest at the summer residence alarmed Denmark and especially worried Queen Mary. The queen is aware of the responsibility her role entails and the importance of her return to stabilize the royal environment. The monarch is visibly uneasy after what happened, and according to sources close to her, she could influence the kings to bring forward their return to the country.
While Mary and Frederik are enjoying their vacation, the country's security and stability seem to be under constant watch. The arrest of a simple tourist has triggered an unexpected alert and has reminded everyone of the importance of the royal family's active presence.
The future will tell whether these tensions are solved soon or persist. The Danish Royal House could face a new reality marked by absences and internal conflicts.