Im glad we got a picture of the CP family with the Queen; and after spending the last 3 weeks in Grasten it looks like the family will be heading elsewhere. Frederik will be regent starting August 8, so a small window to go elsewhere
It looks like they got some sailing in DK done
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and a walk around town
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Thanks, Polyesco.
Looking like that and at this time of the year, they can easily vanish in the crowd in most places here in DK.
According to the article they were visited by friends from Australia, who came sailing in a boat.
It is now clear there will not be an official photo shoot this year.
https://www.bt.dk/kendte/dronningen-bryder-tradition-igen
The tradition with the family gathering at Gråsten and posing for photographers, while looking as natural as possible, as Nordic so aptly observed, was started by Queen Ingrid.
And it has indeed been noticed that it is now the third year in a row without the DRF posing for the photographers at Gråsten.
BT has asked the royal expert Sebastion Olden-Jørgensen to comment. It is however my opinion that when it comes to speculations as to why the DRF do or don't do things, yours or my opinion is just as valid as any expert.
Sebastian Olden-Jørgensen think it's a pity that they have stopped these photo-ops, they were a nice summer tradition.
He adds that is is well-known (I think that's debatable) that the relationship between Frederik and Joachim has been a little strained lately. (*) And the two of them are also heading along different paths in life. Joachim with family is heading for France, while M&F takes an ever increasingly prominent and busy role here in DK.
- Okay, I think it's a pity there won't be an official photo-shoot of some with the CP-family. With all possible respect for my Monarch, it is undeniable that is M&F and their children who are the superstars in the DRF now. They are the ones people wish to see and follow. Accept it and act accordingly say I.
Fortunately M&F tends to keep us updated with their doings during their holiday. It will simply be a matter of keeping an eye on the social medias.
Now for Joachim and Frederik.
Yes, we have heard the story before about Joachim and Frederik having a strained relationship.
Both of them have denied it is true, even though Frederik was hurt that Joachim didn't confide in him, after the divorce from Alexandra. That is a quotable fact.
They grew up as pseudo-twins, but they were and are different personalities, with different roles in life, and different challenges and different scars.
One is very social, the other is very reserved.
One is physically very active, the other is more of a bookworm.
And so on.
How many of us remain close to our siblings once we become adults? How many of us confide our inner thoughts to our siblings, when we become adults?
People grow apart, not least when a spouse and children enter the equation. Priorities change.
I don't think Joachim and Frederik have fallen apart, they have grown apart. That does not mean that they can't stand the sight of each other or that they stop seeing each other.
They may indeed feel very comfortable and revert to the old brother-bonding when they are together. - In that respect I think they are very comparable to William and Harry, where there are similar rumors of the two falling apart.
Having said that, and
if, repeat
if, there really should be a strain between Frederik and Joachim, the very first thought that springs to my mind, is that Frederik is not that pleased with Joachim and our Marie more or less planning to settle in France. (One of my current pet-theories, you know.
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And that's enough speculation from me tonight. As I said, your opinion is just as valid as mine or the no doubt venerable expert Sebastian Olden-Jørgensen.
That seems likely.
They all look so relaxed and happy. In real holiday mood. Really enjoyed these photos.
