On the surface, the Danish royals seemed to be one big, happy family as they gathered to celebrate Princess Mary’s nephew, Count Henrik of Monpezat’s confirmation ceremony on May 18.
But behind the scenes, New Idea’s sources reveal the Aussie-born queen-in-waiting was “extremely nervous” in the lead-up to the reunion with her in-laws, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, and “even shed some tears”.
Tensions boiled over late last year when Mary’s mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe II, made the shock decision to strip Joachim’s four children of their prince and princess titles. The move infuriated Joachim, 53, and Marie, 47. Although the decision wasn’t directly made by Mary or her husband, Prince Frederik, the royal couple backed the Queen’s plan “to futureproof ” the monarchy.
Denne historien er fra June 5. 2023-utgaven av New Idea.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra June 5. 2023-utgaven av New Idea.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
CLOWNING AROUND!
THE GAGLIARDIES PUT THE FUN IN FAMILY
FIGHTS FOR HER JOB!
HER NEW ROLE RUFFLED SOME FEATHERS
'WE'RE ONE AND DONE'
THE WILDLIFE WARRIOR SHARES SOME FAMILY NEWS
CURSE OF DREAMWORLD strikes AGAIN
THE GOLD COAST PARK IS FACING ANOTHER SCANDAL
Seeing RED
SIX RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS TO BE WARY OF, ACCORDING TO LAWYER CAROLYN DEVRIES
'MUM SAVED THE DAY!'
THEY PAIR ARE SET TO HAVE AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
WE THOUGHT WE'D LOSE HIM'
A SIMPLE VIRUS SAW LITTLE RYAN LOSE BOTH HIS LEGS
Getting so ber made me a better man'
Settling in for a candid chat on the porch of his family’s sprawling 100-year-old farmhouse, James Blundell breaks into a warm smile.
Prince Christian's ON ROYAL DUTY!
Denmark’s Crown Prince Christian has enjoyed his first solo royal engagement abroad at the Paris 2024 Paralympics!
3 great ways with DOUGHNUTS
CREATIVE TAKES ON THIS ICONIC SWEET TREAT