Frederick and Mary of Denmark reappear radiant after the surprising abdication of Queen Margaret
MADRID, Jan. 2 (CHANCE) -
Nobody expected it, but this Sunday, December 31, Queen Margaret of Denmark chose her traditional New Year's Eve speech to announce, by surprise, her decision to abdicate in favor of her son, Prince Frederick, whose popularity is going through its darkest hours. casualties after his controversial images with Genoveva Casanova in Madrid.
It will be on January 14, 2024, the same day that 52 years ago the sovereign succeeded her father to the Danish throne, when Frederick and Mary Donaldson proclaim themselves Kings of Denmark, a moment in which the still Prince will hold the name of Federico
"Time does not pass without leaving its mark on anyone, not even me. Time wears out, and misfortunes accumulate. We no longer overcome the same things we used to do. In February of this year, I underwent extensive back surgery "Everything went well, but the operation also gave rise to reflections on the future, on whether it was time to pass responsibility to the next generation," he confessed in his speech, in which he also wanted to thank "the overwhelming warmth and support" that has received over the years from the Danish people, from whom he has asked for Federico and Mary "the same trust and affection that I have received." "They deserve it," she said.
Hours after the surprising announcement, the Danish Royal Family reappeared almost in full at the traditional New Year's gala dinner that Queen Margaret offered at the Royal Palace of Amalienborg to the Official Corps, the Diplomatic Corps, the Armed Forces and the Agency Danish Emergency Department to toast 2024.
As it could not be otherwise, all eyes have been on Federico and Mary Donaldson, who in their first images after learning that in just two weeks they will ascend to the throne have been seen united and exultant and have monopolized all the prominence of the great celebration of January 1st in Copenhagen.
Dazzling, the future Queen consort of Denmark wore a burgundy velvet dress with a bateau neckline and a jewel belt marking her waist, as well as an impressive ruby floral tiara while her husband, at her side at all times, was much more smiling than in his last public appearances.
It will be next January 14 when Margaret signs her abdication and Frederick is proclaimed King of Denmark on the balcony of Christianborg, a historic day for the Danish people.