I agree. I read the book expecting wild claims, nothing but heresay and gossip. I enjoyed the book. I thought it was well written and presented the authors views as to the future of the Danish monarchy.
Yes, Denice. Same here, as you now know.
Considering what the book might have been, owing to Trine Villeman's connections and what-not (where she's worked in The Danish Media), this book could have been far, far worse. At least that is my opinion ...
One of the most scandalous revelations for me, was that the former Princess Alexandra was a bit of a Harridan and Harpie, who hen-pecked Joachim a bit, but ... really, all she really was, that perhaps any man can relate to (?) is the proverbial "nagging wife", from time to time.
Villeman does take care to point out what a lovely looking woman she is and is a good mum, too! I mean, you never come away with the idea that the authour is "catty" or anything, or just want to dish dirt and that's that ...
And lest one thinks that Joachim is just a wuss and nothing more, Trine also takes care to point out his good qualities, his kingly qualities (if you will) and even recounts an episode where he did the firing! That is, she gives balance to all the "characters" within The Danish RF.
Denise, call me Abbie, please. Thanks
HRH Abigail was just a name I use so as to fit into posting to a
royal forum,
PS / EDIT -- Oh, I almost forgot to mention something. What I continually found to be another scandalous revelation in reading Trine's book was the fact that Danish royals are forbidden to marry ... *gasp* their own kind, Danes! This is what really fries my mind, to be honest with you. Granted, the infusion of foreign blood must be thought of as being somewhat exotic, refreshing and whatever, but still ... It is my opinion that maybe Joachim might have had a happier first marriage IF he had been allowed to marry the steady G/F with whom he was allegedly so besotted, as Trine recounts in her book. The one, he was avidly dating at the time he met the lovely Alexandra in HK.
Does this mean that we will be able to purchase the English version from the Majesty store?
You must be pleased that Majesty has recognised you hard work by highlighting your book in this way
ive now noticed it on Amazon
Amazon.co.uk: 1015 Copenhagen K: Mary's Dysfunctional In-laws: Villemann Trine: Books
Oh, cool!
Now, I e-mailed
info@andartespress.com, addressed my correspondence to Malcolm Brabant and then asked how I might go about purchasing Trine's (that's his wife) book.
Good luck!
-- Abbie