Kings Frederick (55 years old) and Mary of Denmark (52 years old) have embarked on a very special trip for them. For the first time since they became Kings, they boarded the royal yacht Dannebrog to embark on their first international trip since taking the throne. Next week They will visit Sweden and Norway to present themselves in their new position and thus begin a journey in which they will also do a good image exercise, even more so taking into account the criticism they constantly receive. An image wash that they have already started from the yacht, because before reaching their destinations they have granted his first interview as Reyes.
Frederick and Mary of Denmark, They wanted his first interview for the media since he became King to take place in an idyllic setting and to kick off one of his most special trips. This was made known by the monarch when he commented that “it is a great pleasure to get on board Dannebrog. It is something very special and fills me with pride. It is the first time that I am on board as King and with my wife, the Queen. It is “Our first time as a reigning couple and I think that symbolism is very beautiful. We are on the King’s ship. Now I am the one in charge.”
Kings Frederick and Mary of Denmark announce their imminent change of strategy
During the conversation they had with the Danish channel TV2, they addressed several of the fronts that are open and they have told how they plan to face them in the coming months. They have done so with a promise included about the direction their reign is going to take and that has nothing to do with that of the first months. “We have not set a fixed route, but we have set a good direction. We are going to continue the path we have traced with our interest in nature, communities and business. We also want be a real visible couple and present throughout Denmark”, they have commented on this change in visibility that they want to have.
It is worth remembering that the first months of the reign of Frederick and Mary of Denmark have been marked by the notable absences they have had and because most of their appearances have been made alone. Have been few times they have attended official events together and this has aroused the most negative comments towards them. Something that, due to the promise they made during the first interview as Kings, they plan to change with wanting to be a visible couple. Something that they are going to make the most of on this first international trip.
The other declarations of intentions of Federico and Mary from Denmark in their interview
A trip about which they have said that “the program we will have during the days we are there also reflects our common interests in research, nature and sustainable development. So we are looking forward to showing what Denmark can do.” Furthermore, Federico and Mary have done a wink to your hosts saying that “we felt at home there. We are not only colleagues, but also family. Our colleagues have become friends. We have a fantastic dialogue and a relaxed relationship when we meet.”
These have not been the only striking statements that Federico and Mary from Denmark have made in this interview. Queen Mary has commented that she has cost them a bit Adapt to the new situation since the change has not been easy. “At times it has been overwhelming. There have been many changes and many decisions, both big and small, had to be made. It has been a transition. Not everything can happen in an instant”, he has commented on a period in which they have had to adapt. Something that Federico “You know it’s part of the job, but it’s been new to me.”
They have also shown their most nostalgic side when talking about how they lived the proclamation ceremony last January. “Perhaps the most emotional thing was when Mary and the children came out and stood behind me and I had the citizens there waving. I felt very happy at that moment. It was one of the most incredible things I have experienced in my life.” , commented the king of Denmark. As for the queen consort, she recalled that “you went out to the balcony to face your destiny and you were received with so much affection and cheers. It was a moment that moved me incredibly. “I felt very happy and very proud at the same time.”
