Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederick Set to Ascend Throne as Queen Margrethe Steps Down

In a surprising announcement on December 31st, Denmark's Queen Margrethe revealed her decision to step down as the country's monarch, passing the reins to her son, Crown Prince Frederick.

This news has sparked speculation about the future of the British royal family, particularly concerning Prince William's potential ascension to the throne.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly concerned that Prince William's coronation could impede their own plans.

Adding to the intrigue, Prince Joachim of Denmark has recently sent a warning message to Harry regarding his future.

This Sunday marks a significant day in Danish royal history, as Crown Prince Frederick is set to ascend to the throne following Queen Margrethe's abdication after a remarkable 52-year reign.

However, not all members of the royal family will be present for this momentous event.

Prince Joachim, the younger brother of the future king, will attend to support his sibling, but his wife, Princess Marie, and their children will be absent.

The royal palace's press office explained that Marie will remain in Washington, where the couple currently resides, while Prince Joachim fulfills his duties as an attache to the Ministry of Defence.

The spokesperson also clarified that the children's absence is due to their schooling commitments.

Prince Joachim will depart the country the following day.

Tensions within the family have been evident since Queen Margrethe's decision in late 2022 to remove Joachim's children from their HRH titles, instead granting them the titles of Count and Countess of Montpissat.

This change, which took effect at the beginning of last year, affected Joachim and Marie's two children, Henrik and Athena, as well as the sons Joachim shares with his ex-wife, Alexandra.

Joachim made his strong disapproval of his mother's decision abundantly clear.

This echoes the sentiments Prince Harry experienced when Queen Elizabeth II curtailed many of his privileges after he relocated to the United States with Meghan.

Interestingly, rumors have circulated about Prince Joachim harboring romantic feelings for his brother's wife, Princess Marie, which supposedly played a role in Joachim and his family's move to the US.

Similarly, Harry has expressed admiration for Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, and aspires to marry someone like her.

However, if Prince William were to ascend to the throne, there is speculation that Harry may not be invited to the coronation.

If he were invited, he might choose to attend alone, without Meghan and their children, as Meghan allegedly does not wish to witness Kate wearing a crown.

Meanwhile, there have been calls for Prince Charles to consider passing the crown directly to Prince William, drawing parallels with Queen Margrethe's abdication in Denmark.

Royal author Phil Dampier suggests that Charles may contemplate this decision in the next five to ten years, either due to health concerns or as an opportune moment to pass the torch to William and Kate while they are still young.

In other news, Prince Harry could potentially make a return to the UK next month, prompting reflection on Meghan Markle's own sentiments toward Britain.

Astrology and Zodiac expert Julian Venables has analyzed Prince Harry's chart and predicts that the 39-year-old royal may visit the UK during the first two weeks of February.

Julian suggests that this visit could lead Meghan to reassess her feelings about the country.

He notes that Harry's quintessential Englishness might make him yearn for home, while Meghan will experience inhibitions or repressions around February 17th, according to her Saturn peak.

As the Danish royal family prepares for a historic transition and the British monarchy faces its own uncertainties, the coming months promise to be filled with intrigue and speculation.