The queen expressed her shock at the impact her decision had: 'As a mother and grandmother I underestimated the effects on my youngest son and his family. I'm sorry about that, but…”

Queen Margrethe II removes the titles from her grandchildren: now she apologizes, but does not go back Photo Video

The precedent is known. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, in recent days, announced that the descendants of Joachim, her second son, will lose the title of princes. From 1 January 2023, they will only be able to use the account title. They will no longer be 'Royal Highnesses'. They will be simple 'Excellencies'. Out of privileges and obligations and court. This is the future Margrethe envisioned. But she hadn't anticipated the reactions to her decision. It seems that Joachim and his wife Marie even cried in public. So, the queen decided to reply – Photo | video

Margrethe of Denmark, party with children and grandchildren for 50 years of reign. Watch the historical video of the coronation Margrethe of Denmark, party with children and grandchildren for the 50 years of reign. Watch the historical video of the coronation

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THE UNTITLED CHILDREN - Let's take a step back. Prince Joachim has four children. Two from his first wife, Nikolai and Felix, professional models (more or less). The other two, Henrik and Athena, still very small, he got from Marie. The queen made this decision because she 'wants that her four grandchildren can shape their own lives without being limited by the aspects and obligations that a formal membership in the Royal House of Denmark entails'.

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THE ULTIMATE HUMILIATION - But this choice of the queen had a very strong echo. Also for the similarities with the Windsor saga. Marie and Mary (the wife of the eldest heir to the throne) can't stand each other, just like Kate and Meghan. Heir Frederik and his brother Joachim are broken, as are William and Harry. Also for these disagreements, Joachim and Marie were transferred (despite their lively protests) to the Danish embassy in Paris. This story of the titles 'snatched' from their children was experienced as a further humiliation. Thus, another press release arrived from the Palazzo. “There were strong reactions to my decision on the noble title of my four grandchildren, sons of Joachim. I was very impressed,” wrote Margrethe.

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«I'M SORRY, BUT… » - The queen explained her decision in more detail: «It was made a long time ago. After 50 years on the throne, it's only natural to look forward and not back, and make sure the monarchy keeps pace with the times. Sometimes, you have to make tough decisions. The title of prince entails a series of obligations which, in the future, will concern a small number of royals. It is a necessary adjustment. I made my decision as queen, mother and grandmother. But as a mother and grandmother I underestimated the effect this decision would have on my youngest son and his family. I was very impressed, and I'm sorry for that. No one should doubt that my children, in-laws and grandchildren are my great joy and pride. I hope we can have the necessary peace to overcome this situation in the family, among us'.

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