Queen Mary of Denmark admitted she has felt ‘overwhelmed’ since taking the throne – after her husband tried to curb ‘affair’ rumors in a packed interview.
The royal couple gave their first interview as king and queen, in which they described their feelings about taking over from Queen Margrethe, how they feel accepted and what they see for the future.
They sat side by side in the interview, with King Frederick emphasizing the couple’s united front by using the word “we” instead of “I” numerous times.
“We have begun our calling and our work, which is happening symbolically with this action on the royal ship. It’s very special,” he said.
Royal House commentator Jakob Steen Olsen believes the interview, including the delayed timing, suggests the couple want to continue as one after months of nasty affair rumors.
He says the sharp language suggests the couple wants to “get off to a good start without any unpleasant questions or agendas.”
Denmark’s Queen Mary admitted she has felt ‘overwhelmed’ since taking the throne – after her husband tried to quash ‘affair’ rumors in a blistering speech
They sat side by side in the interview, with King Frederick emphasizing the couple’s united front by using the word “we” instead of “I” numerous times.
Their relationship has been under scrutiny since November last year when photos were published showing the then Crown Prince in Madrid with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova.
The pair went to a restaurant, strolled around Madrid, saw an art exhibition and even went to Genoveva’s apartment for two hours – according to reports at the time.
It was rumored that Queen Margrethe’s abdication was a damage control tactic for the popular couple.
Since the rumored affair, every photo of the King and Queen has been flooded with comments and speculation about their love and happiness.
Many fans expressed their disappointment with the king and their love for the queen, who is revered as “cool, calm, collected and always in style.”
Mr Olsen said the television interview was the perfect “launch pad” for the couple who have remained relatively tight-lipped since the scandal.
The couple presented a united front that warmed the hearts of their fans
He said the television channel would have had strict guidelines for the interview, as issued by the royal family.
In the same interview, Queen Mary, who grew up in Tasmania, Australia, admitted that she was “sometimes” overwhelmed in her new role.
“It’s very new and there are a lot of changes and decisions,” she said.
However, she sounded confident and added that she thinks she will feel more settled once they are past the transition period.
She also reflected on the moment her husband became king.
‘I was standing with the children and when you stepped onto the balcony to meet your fate, that was a moment that moved me immensely. We could hear it and feel it, even though we couldn’t see it. It was a beautiful moment. “I was both very happy and very proud,” she said.
The couple said they would focus on everyday tasks and traditional pursuits before adding their own influence as king and queen.
It comes after much commentary on their relationship following the King’s ‘night out’ in Madrid last year with Genoveva Casanova
The interview took place during one of the monarch’s most traditional duties: the annual visit to Sweden and other neighboring countries aboard the royal ship Dannebrog.
Photos and videos from the boat show the king and queen behaving playfully, linking arms and talking to excited fans.
“They look like they made up!” said one.
“Good to see them laughing together again,” said another.