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Mary of Denmark and the photo of Frederik with another woman: Unsustainable situation

Family tensions within the Danish royalty are intensifying and rumors of crisis keep increasing

The Danish monarchy is going through a delicate period regarding its image and the relationships among its members. After Queen Margrethe II's abdication and the ascension of Frederik X to the throne, expectations for the royal couple have been high. However, some situations are difficult to forget, and old tensions within the family are being revived.

Although the transition to the throne seemed to be surrounded by enthusiasm, relationships within the Danish royal family have become increasingly complex. The figure of Mary of Denmark has been key to keeping an image of unity, but family tensions are becoming more evident.

A woman closely observes a large framed painting depicting an elegant couple and a dog in a decorated room.
Mary's role as Queen has tried to keep an image of unity | @detdanskekongehus, Instagram

The Scandal of Frederik X's Photos

In November 2023, photographs of Frederik strolling through Madrid with Genoveva Casanova, the ex-wife of Cayetano Martínez de Irujo, caused a great stir. The news was a media bomb, and the images marked a turning point in the life of the crown prince. From that moment, rumors about the truth of his relationship with Mary began to gain strength, and tensions within the family increased.

The Royal House tried to downplay the matter, but the situation was impossible to manage without affecting the image of Frederik and Mary. International and national media pointed out the crisis that could be brewing behind the image of unity that the monarchs were trying to project.

In November 2023, the image of Frederik of Denmark and Genoveva Casanova filled the media | Europa Press, en.edatv.news

Mary of Denmark: The Role of a Queen Consort in Difficult Times

Mary has managed to appear serene and is a queen consort capable of adapting to circumstances. Since her marriage to Frederik, Mary has been involved in important causes, showing her ability to lead both publicly and privately. However, recent photographs of the royal couple have reflected the tension with Frederik.

A smartly dressed couple walks past a group of uniformed guards at a formal event.
Federico and Mary of Denmark continue to show an appearance of unity | Instagram, @detdanskekongehus

Mary has kept a firm stance in her institutional role, but the growing distance with her husband has hinted that things are not as good as they seem. Royal experts point out that the situation could affect not only her personal life but also her future within the Danish monarchy. Despite efforts to keep up appearances of a happy and united couple, the differences between Frederik and Mary are a much-discussed topic.

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