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Urgent announcement from Denmark's royal house about King Frederik: time is up

The Royal House has identified a problem with King Frederik's image and has decided to take action now

The Danish Royal House has issued an urgent announcement in recent hours confirming a change of course. The institution has detected a serious problem with King Frederik's image and has decided to act without further delay. The time to wait has ended and they aren't willing to sit idly by.

Since Frederik ascended the throne in January 2024, accompanied by Queen Mary, the Danish monarchy has experienced moments of high tension. The generational change after Queen Margrethe II's long reign created many expectations, but it has also brought unexpected controversies. The adaptation to this new court model has raised doubts both in the press and among part of society.

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Kings Frederik and Mary of Denmark have a problem | Casa Real de Dinamarca

The questioning of the new monarchs' communication style has been constant since their first steps as sovereigns. They have opted for a more secretive strategy, with less presence in traditional media and more control over their official channels. This has created an atmosphere of unease, especially among journalists specializing in royal affairs.

The last straw was the distant treatment toward Danish media, who began to express their discontent publicly. Frederik and Mary chose to communicate their events only through their social media, without allowing coverage or access to the press. This decision was interpreted as an unjustified closure and a worrying sign of opacity.

The Danish Royal House Is Already Addressing the Problem

In light of this situation, the Royal House has internally acknowledged that the public perception of the new monarch is being harmed. The tensions with the media, along with criticism over the Royal Family's level of spending, have damaged their image. For this reason, the decision has been made to act before the damage becomes irreversible.

Meanwhile, in parallel with this complicated context, the Royal Foundation has announced an important charitable initiative. In total, 1.6 million Danish kroner (1,600,000 DKK) (about 215,000 euros) have been allocated to fund sixteen solidarity projects. The aid includes everything from camps for vulnerable children to support programs for women victims of violence or organizations fighting cancer.

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The Danish Royal House is already taking care of the situation | Instagram, @detdanskekongehus

The choice of beneficiaries also seems strategically designed to generate empathy. All the selected organizations work with sensitive groups and have a good reputation among the Danish population. By publicly supporting them, the monarchs are linking themselves to causes that inspire consensus and admiration.

However, the Royal House knows that this move isn't enough if it isn't accompanied by a deeper change. The communication strategy will be reviewed to recover some of the transparency that characterized the previous reign. Queen Margrethe kept a fluid relationship with the media, something that is now considered necessary to resume, at least in part.

One of the points that has most upset public opinion has been the high spending attributed to the new monarchs. According to journalistic estimates, Frederik and Mary have spent more than 6.3 million euros (6,300,000 euros) on goods and services just in the last year. The figure, calculated based on the taxes that the State returns to them as part of their fiscal privileges, caused strong controversy.

King Frederik and His Wife Have Been Pointed Out

Every time a member of the Royal Family makes a purchase, they pay a 25% VAT that is later reimbursed by the Danish State. Based on that reimbursement, journalists have estimated that the couple's monthly consumption reaches almost 530,000 euros (530,000 euros). That is, a daily expense of more than 17,000 euros (17,000 euros), something that several analysts have described as "excessive" and "out of touch."

A smartly dressed couple walks past a group of uniformed guards at a formal event.
The Kings of Denmark Are Very Close | Instagram, @detdanskekongehus

In the face of two such marked crises in less than two months, the monarchy has understood that they can't continue improvising. Frederik's reign is still in the consolidation phase, and the lack of harmony with society could become a structural problem. That's why the order has been clear: act firmly, regain trust, and adjust communication.

The Royal House's spokesperson, Nina Munch-Perrin, acknowledged in a recent interview that everyone must learn to navigate a new media reality. The phrase was interpreted as an indirect admission that mistakes have been made. Now, the task is to correct them before they become a lasting burden for the institution.

Ultimately, the Royal House's urgent announcement marks a turning point in this first year of the reign. It's not just about distributing solidarity funds, but about regaining credibility at a critical moment. The Danish monarchy has decided to stop waiting and start acting to guarantee its own future stability.

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