The Danish Royal House has issued a statement that has surprised both specialized media and the Danish public. Frederik X has awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Dannebrog to his nephews, Nicolás and Félix. This gesture symbolically confirms that the rift between Queen Mary and Queen Margrethe is more real than many imagined.
This unexpected institutional move seems to completely break away from the policies imposed by Margrethe II during her reign. The family and political background surrounding this gesture creates uncertainty. Is this the first major break in style and alliances within the Danish Royal House under Frederik's rule?
Urgent notice from the Danish Royal House: the decoration of Nicolás and Félix
On May 26, the Grand Cross of the Order of Dannebrog was awarded to Nicolás and Félix, sons of Prince Joachim. The Order of Dannebrog is one of Denmark's highest honors, granted to people who have rendered meritorious service to the country.
This decoration marks a shift from Queen Margrethe II's policy. In 2022, she decided to remove the prince titles from Joachim's four children, arguing that this would allow them to live a more normal life without royal obligations. The measure was met with displeasure by Joachim and his ex-wife Alexandra of Frederiksborg, who expressed their surprise and sadness.
With this decision, Frederik X not only returns a prominent position to his nephews, but also distances himself from his mother. The action has caused diverse reactions. Some see it as an act of family justice, while others see it as a sign of disagreement with Margrethe II.
A decision that shows the distance between Queen Mary and Queen Margrethe
The relationship between Queen Mary and Queen Margrethe has been the subject of attention in recent years. Although they initially showed gestures of affection and mutual support, various events have shown tensions. For example, in 2023, during a public event, Mary did not perform the usual curtsy to her mother-in-law.
In addition, Margrethe's decision to remove the titles from Joachim's children was seen by some as a measure that indirectly affected Mary, by altering the family dynamic. Likewise, the decoration of Nicolás and Félix can be interpreted as an attempt at reconciliation and to set a new direction in royal policy, different from that of Queen Margrethe.
It has also drawn attention that this important public recognition did not include the visible presence of Queen Mary. Her disassociation from the decision has been interpreted as a sign of distance within the family nucleus itself. Another gesture that makes it increasingly clear that the distance between Queen Mary and Margrethe II seems definitive.
The decoration of Nicolás and Félix with the Grand Cross of the Order of Dannebrog represents a significant change in the policy of the Danish Royal House. Above all, it shows, once again, the distance between Queen Mary and Queen Margrethe. Will this be the beginning of an era of reconciliation or will it deepen the existing divisions in the royal family?