Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’sdecision to remove the prince and princess titlesfrom four of her grandchildren is not a popular choice with everyone.
Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg — Prince Joachim’s ex-wife and mother toPrince NikolaiandPrince Felix— reacted to the news the same day.
Prince Nikolai, Countess Alexandra and Prince Felix.Patrick van Katwijk/Getty
Saad Salman of theRoyal Watcherreported that the communications person of the Danish Royal Court said Prince Joachim, 53, was told about the titles change in May and has been “involved and oriented throughout the process.”
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Earlier this month, Alexandra walked a red carpet as she attended Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years on the throne, at the Danish Royal Theatre in Copenhagen.
Prince Joachim got remarried to Princess Marie in 2008, and they later welcomed Prince Henrik and Princess Athena.
Queen Margrethe with Prince Joachim and his family.Patrick van Katwijk/Getty
The decision does not pertain to the four children of Crown Prince Frederik, who is heir to the throne, with his wife,Crown Princess Mary. Unlike their cousins,Prince Christian, 16,Princess Isabella, 15, and 11-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine will both continue to be part of the royal house.
Prince Vincent, Crown Prince Frederik, Princess Isabella, Queen Margrethe, Prince Christian, Princess Josephine and Crown Princess Mary.Patrick van Katwijk/Getty
The Danish palace noted that Wednesday’s announcement “is in line with similar adjustments that other royal houses have made in various ways in recent years.”
Similarly, Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustafannouncedin October 2019 that the children ofPrincess Madeleineand Chris O’Neill as well asPrince Carl PhilipandPrincess Sofiawould no longer be official members of the royal house. While they did retain their titles of prince or princess, the titles became personal, meaning any future spouses and children will not have a right to them.
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Queen Margrethe II.Steffi Loos/Getty
Princess Madeleine responded to the news on Instagram, writing: “Earlier today, the court announced that Leonore, Nicolas and Adrienne will no longer belong to the royal house. This change has been planned for a long time. Chris and I think it’s good that our children are now getting a greater opportunity to shape their own lives as private individuals in the future.”
Prince Carl Philip also shared his thoughts on Instagram,writing: “Today, the King announced the decision that our children no longer hold the Royal Highness position. We see this as positive as Alexander and Gabriel will have freer choices in life.” (Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia later welcomed a third son,Prince Julian.)
source: people.com
