Marie Cavallier: Degreed? Assumptions? True or False?

[HRH Kerry]

At least the info is not as vague and uncertain as before. Can't wait to see her official bio once she marries into the DRF.

[GlitteringTiaras]

Even if it were true that she was an unpaid intern whilst at Double Click in NYC making coffee and filing papers I highly doubt the DRF PR Wizards will announce that on their website.

According to the previous link to the Svensk Dam Tidning article, they too are unsure about Marie and her blurred past:

So now going debate in Denmark: Is Marie Cavallier really the right one for Joachim?


It is much they may find themselves in the future princess, among other things, to get the past tied uo at the seams, and for Prince Joachim's French fiancee Marie Cavallier, it might be a highly embarrassing story if the seams are loose.

Her CV has, of course, as is well known, proved to contain a major gaps. The exclusive university was not quite as charming as she stated and that she said that she worked in promotions of IT firm Double Click. It was found out not to be a match/true. Her most complex task was to boil coffee.

Add the cards on the table, Marie!
Are there any more skeletons in the hold, it is probably safest to say that Marie Cavallier called to the family and tell them of their future royal relatives fairly promptly. For right now she is under the Danish security police scrutinizing and under the microscope. Before the wedding between Prince Joachim and Marie, the Danish security police are carrying out a thorough check of Marie's background. Marie has previously stated how much she is of Joachim's family and how they received him with open arms. Marie seems to be mildly accepted, but the judgement will probably not be nice if it turns out that there are more fabrications that she concealed.

Mary and Alexandra
A similar tactic was also implemented when Prince Joachim married Alexandra, and also when Crown Prince Frederik married Mary. There was, however, never any problems and there were no former boyfriends who told the media that there former girlfriends were "a wild cat in bed."

[Jo of Palatine]

IMHO they should stop trying to make a second Mabel Wisse Smit out of her - so what if she didn't end her studies with an exam? She does not want to be employed by the DRF she simply wants to marry the man she loves. Who happens to be a prince. If the Danish papers believe that she will be a public servant because of her marriage and that they can act the employer, they're wrong.

[HRH Kerry]

Under the microscope until the very end I understand. But as far as the skeletons in the closet and a thorough background investigation, I hope all was emptied and or sorted prior to her engagement being announced. A little backwards if her background check isn't clear. But yet and still the media still speculates. Hmm?

[GlitteringTiaras]

Originally Posted by Jo of Palatine

IMHO they should stop trying to make a second Mabel Wisse Smit out of her - so what if she didn't end her studies with an exam? She does not want to be employed by the DRF she simply wants to marry the man she loves. Who happens to be a prince. If the Danish papers believe that she will be a public servant because of her marriage and that they can act the employer, they're wrong.

She doesn't really want to serve just yet. She said it herself in the long unedited engagement interview that should would be happy to stay at home for a while an be a housewife whilst receiving money from those hardworking Danes. Perhaps that is why the media has, and probably will continue to be, hard on her. For them, they may believe there are too many gaps in her story... so whatever. If she really made coffee whilst at DC, she should admit it. Big deal. It's not like it's going to damage the DRF reputation forever or cause a serious recession in Denmark thus chaos ensues because their new Princess used to make awesome coffee and filed hundreds of papers, for no pay, for stuffy DC workers.

[Amelia]

She doesn't really want to serve just yet. She said it herself in the long unedited engagement interview that should would be happy to stay at home for a while an be a housewife whilst receiving money from those hardworking Danes.

I did notice in the interview that after she answered that she would be happy just being a housewife Joachim was quick to point out that she would in fact be doing both.

If she really made coffee whilst at DC, she should admit it

I don't get why she doesn't, every intern in a company spents time making the coffee - nothing to be ashamed of.

[Al_bina]

Originally Posted by GlitteringTiaras

... She said it herself in the long unedited engagement interview that should would be happy to stay at home for a while an be a housewife whilst receiving money from those hardworking Danes... [snipped]

Why to force Ms. Cavallier to take official responsibilities/carry official engagements, if she has no desire to do so? Denmark has got working Crown Princess Mary. Future Princess Marie should just stay at home and Prince Joachim should pay her bills as any other husband would do in the same situation. It is rather short-sighted of her to express such opinions. She will be eaten alive by mass media and public opinion.

[GlitteringTiaras]

Originally Posted by Al_bina

Why to force Ms. Cavallier to take official responsibilities/carry official engagements, if she has no desire to do so? Denmark has got working Crown Princess Mary. Future Princess Marie should just stay at home and Prince Joachim should pay her bills as any other husband would do in the same situation. It is rather short-sighted of her to express such opinions. She will be eaten alive by mass media and public opinion.

Are you serious?!!? Puzzled. I am completely and utterly puzzled.

So, it's completely okay in your mind that someone receives money via the Danish taxpayers, along with her husband, yet doesn't work for it?

Wither Let them eat cake?

[Al_bina]

In this case, Prince Joachim will carry a doubled load of responsibilities. He is supposed to love her after all and, thus, do great things for the sake of this love ... Unfortunately Ms. Cavallier has created a negative opinion about herself. She may work hard to change it or do nothing about it. In either case, she should be ready both physically and mentally to be compared to Countess Alexandra and Crown Princess Mary. I believe that is a lot to deal with...he

[BurberryBrit]

Originally Posted by Al_bina

Why to force Ms. Cavallier to take official responsibilities/carry official engagements, if she has no desire to do so? Denmark has got working Crown Princess Mary. Future Princess Marie should just stay at home and Prince Joachim should pay her bills as any other husband would do in the same situation. It is rather short-sighted of her to express such opinions. She will be eaten alive by mass media and public opinion.

If she doesn't want to work, she shouldn't get the title IMO. She can be a Countess or they can make the marriage morganatic (sp?) and she can be just Marie de Denmark (of Denmark). To be honest, I was surprised when I found out she would receive the title of Princess.

[marmi]

Changing the title doesnt alter the financial side of things though.

[Boris]

I think you all missed Al bina's fine irony...
...and of course Mlle. Cavailler is legally going to be titled Princess through her marriage to a Prince, that's a matter of fact and not of choice.
But if she's really attempting to live a life as a Princess in name only, she's indeed in for a rúde awakening.
With the title comes the job, in Denmark or in other monarchies, no matter if first or second wife. Based on bits and pieces of her very own statements, I am starting to wonder as well if she might not be woefully unprepared for this.

[GlitteringTiaras]

Originally Posted by Boris

I think you all missed Al bina's fine irony...

Well, it sure shot way over my pretty little head.

But if she's really attempting to live a life as a Princess in name only, she's indeed in for a rúde awakening.
With the title comes the job, in Denmark or in other monarchies, no matter if first or second wife. Based on bits and pieces of her very own statements, I am starting to wonder as well if she might not be woefully unprepared for this.

I've thought this since the announcement in October. It seems that her heart is in the right place (she loves Joachim, which is very clear, and she is the right person for him, I believe). However, I sincerely do not believe that she throughly understands what she is marrying into and what is expected of her despite being the second wife of the second son of a monarch. There are duties, but does she really understand that?

When asked what she knew about the life of a royal her answer was: "It is a very good life, an interesting life, maybe difficult, but a very good life. Yes." Yeah, to an extent, Marie. Poor Joachim had to interrupt and speak for her to cover up his future wife's blunder... which he did several times in the long unedited version of the engagement conference mind you. Sure it would be nice to receive a nice fat monetary sum for sitting, reading, daydreaming, shopping, waving, wearing a beautiful tiara, walking in the gardens, eating, and occassionally checking the status of the slot for the rest of my life. But does she deserve the money that will be added to Joachim's whatchamacallit? No. The answer is no... it does not.

Essentially, I am pulling for Marie, but am I wasting my time thinking that things will change drastically in six months? Who knows... But I do have hope for her.

[Al_bina]

I fully agree with the second part of your answer. Princess Marie will be reminded of her responsibilities by cruel mass media, which has already been portraying her in an unfavourable light. I just dare to presume that it is extremely difficult to read bad articles and comments on a daily basis. So this may help her to attune her attitudes toward to the royal lifestyle and make her understand that being Princess is about putting Denmark and its interest first.

[BurberryBrit]

Originally Posted by marmi

Changing the title doesnt alter the financial side of things though.

Of course not. That's not the point. Of course she will have access to what Joachim has access to. My point was, she can just be a rich wife with little or no royal duties if she doesn't want to do the work.

[Duke of Marmalade]

It would pay off if Marie was honest about herself and her past. If not, unpleasant stories will keep pouring out every now and then and the media certainly won't give up on printing them since that's how they make money. Plus, Marie would risk losing her credibility before she has even become Joachim's wife. Not a good start to gain the support of the public, especially with neglecting other issues that are essential IMO - eg making an effort to speak Danish as well as possible, taking six lessons per day if needs be instead of taking six lessons per month. The suggestion of being a housewife and taking care of Joachim and his family instead of performing royal duties when on the DRF's payroll must either be a joke or is the proof that it hasn't sunk in with Marie yet what she's getting into. I have to admit that all this not-taking-anything-too-serious attitude before her marriage paints a picture of Marie that I don't like at this stage - I hope in the months to come she will prove me wrong.