Its interesting to read others opinions and I am glade we are given the opportunity to express them
Of late, Frederick looks bored and his appearance has aged with the look of excess, rather than fatherhood or marriage. He appears more like a Hugh Grant, or an ageing Hollywood actor who has been to too many parties, indulged excessively in womanising and bar-culture, whose lungs are full of cigarette smoke.
Frederik looks quite charming with his slightly greying sides. A man who clearly adores his wife and his son and a gentleman who early struggled with his 'role' I guess you could say and has truly come into his own with the support and love of his wife.
Mary's eyes seem to reveal a cold woman, who has little understanding of the immense heritage and responsibility royalty entails. I was saddened to see images of her laughing at Czarina Dagmar's funeral - showing no signs of reflection or understanding of the great historical heritage this woman's fortunes held, or what it represented for the C20th.
Mary's eyes seem to reveal a lady of warmth and sincerity who enjoys the work she carries out and has taken great measure's to ensure she understands all to well the responsibility of her position, the history of the royal institution and what inevitably lies ahead.
I have always believed that if someone speaks to you, then you kindly reciprocate with a response as Mary clearly did. It is clear from what I have seen thus far, that it was Princess Michael of Kent who initiated what seemed to be an amusing exchange. To not have responded would have certainly been ruder than it was to have enaged conversation in the first place which I dont see to have been in anyway insulting, as it stands. Remember, we see snippets of the occasion and do not know exactly when the exchange took place during the ceremony.
I think it also pertinent to clear up the obvious misunderstanding that the
reburial was a
funeral as has been suggested. It was not.
It was a reburial and not meant to be an occasion of mourning. They wore black out of respect and this should in no way be misconstrued for something it clearly, was not.
My image of Mary is one of a woman with little understanding, reflective capacity, intellectual depth or kindness, who still mistakes her Crown Princess title with one of a celebrity or a fashionista. Unlike many other CPs, who appear to fulfil their many obigations with intense concentration, humility and charisma for the cause, Mary always appears to be posing for the camera, so as to attract attention and compliments of how beautiful she is.
My image of Mary is of a lady with great understanding, a broad intellectual capacity and sincere kindness who at no time has mistaken her role as Crown Princess for that of a fashion clothes hook. If this is the case then all royal woman are guilty.
As with most Crown Princesses, Mary is continously fulfilling her obligations with unwavering concentration, energetic ability, poise and yes, humility.
There's two ways in which royals can handle the media attention in my opinion.
You can set about your work without providing excess media interaction (which is what Mary clearly does) or you could throw out a few harsh words along with an obscene hand expression for the constant intrusiveness you must endure.
By all accounts, I think May has handled herself extremely well when it comes to the media. Keeping a distance and never engaging them with intent.
It is very sad that Prince Jaoquin and Princesss Alexandra (divorce or no divorce) are not in line to take the Throne. Their humility, dedication and responsibility are admirable, and much more suitable for sustaining the image and values of what Monarchy has traditionally represented and should continue to represent, in a world threatened by the spectre of Republics
Having returned less than 24 hours ago from Europe and having visited Denmark again, I can assure you that the Crown Princely couple are thought of most endearingly and are greatly supported by the Danish people. Prince Joachim & Princess Alexandra are also well and sincerely thought of, but there is no doubt that Denmark has the best Crown Princely couple and believe me when I say, they know this.
They do not look like a couple with a strong value or religious system
Who are you, I or anyone to say what their value system is or is not? You are perfectly unaware and you know this.
As for the validity of their religious dedication, this is not something anyone has a right to question and neither should they.
. Mary must have something special that appealed to him.
why is Fred and Mary's love for each being doubted? Or did we just run out of more interesting things to talk about?
