Queen Margaret II of Denmark on December 31, he published his abdication of the thronegiving way to his son Frederickwho will take over as king next January 14. That day would have marked the 52nd anniversary of Margaret becoming Queen, but this time all eyes will be on the new monarch.

Frederick will sit on the throne hand in hand with his Australian wife Mary Donaldson, who will become Queen Mary. Margaret II herself appointed her queen regent.

The royal couple’s eldest son, Christian, 18, will be the next heir to the throne. Isabel, 16, and twins Vicente and Josefina, 12, are next in line until Christian has an heir.

Prince Frederick and Princess Mary of Denmark, with their four children: Christian, Isabella, Josephine and Vincent. Photo: GTRES

The story of Frederick and Mary of Denmark

Federico and Mary met during Olympic Games in Sydney2000. After almost four years of dating, they decided to get married in Copenhagen, on May 14, 2004, a week before the Spanish kings Felipe and Letizia.

Mary worked as a lawyer in Australia, but was integrated into the royal family of Denmark as a princess and future queen.

Maria and Frederik of Denmark on their wedding day, 2004. Photo: Getty Images

Over the past two decades, she has positioned herself as a popular figure among the Danes, although she is also obsessed with the media because of rumors about her life as a couple with Federico.

Federico took a picture with Genovese Casanovamexican personality, with whom he spent the night in Madrid in November 2023. Although she assured that there was only friendship between them, the headlines in Spain and Denmark echoed the monarch’s possible infidelity to Mary.

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The royal family did not comment on the scandal, but Frederick and Mary showed a united attitude in front of the cameras and Denmark.

His last appearance was with Queen Margaret in Amalienborg Palace, where the family celebrates every January 1 with a party. It could be the last time Frederick and Mary appear in public as heirs, as they will soon be named king and queen. (AND)

Mary and Federico, at the 2024 New Year’s banquet. Photo: Gtresonline