This Sunday marks a historic day in Danish Royal history as Crown Prince Frederick ascends to the throne after Queen Margarite's 52-year reign. However, some members of the royal family will be absent from the occasion. Prince Joachim, the younger brother of the future king, will be present to support his sibling but without his wife, Princess Marie, or their children. A statement from the Royal Palace's press office clarified that Marie will remain in Washington, where the couple now resides, while Prince Joachim serves as an attache to the Ministry of Defense. The spokesperson confirmed that Joachim's children won't attend due to school commitments, adding that Joachim will leave the country the following day.
Tensions within the family became evident when Queen Margarite decided to strip Joachim's children of their HRH titles in late 2022, making them Count and Countess of MAA instead, a change effective from the beginning of the last year. Joachim openly expressed his disapproval of his mother's decision, echoing the sentiments Harry felt when he experienced a reduction in privileges upon moving to the US with Meghan.
There have been rumors about Prince Joachim harboring feelings for his brother's wife, Princess Mary, as a possible reason behind his family's move to the US, reminiscent of Harry's admiration for Catherine. If Prince William ascends to the throne, there is uncertainty about Harry's invitation to William's coronation, with potential complications arising from Meghan's alleged discomfort in witnessing Kate wearing a crown.
In light of Queen Margarite's abdication in Denmark, there have been suggestions for Charles to pass the crown to Prince William. Royal author Phil Dampier raised the possibility, wondering if, in the next 5 or 10 years, King Charles might consider doing the same if his health declines or if it seems opportune to pass on to William and Kate while they are still young.
Additionally, there are reports indicating that Prince Harry might return to the UK next month, sparking reflections for Meghan about her feelings towards Britain. Astrology and zodiac expert Julian Venables, known as the London astrologer, analyzed Harry's chart and speculated that the Duke of Sussex could make a return in the first two weeks of February. Venables suggested that this return might prompt Meghan to reconsider her feelings about the country, emphasizing Harry's quintessentially English nature and his potential homesickness. For Meghan, the first Saturn Peak is on February 17th, when inhibitions or repressions may come to the forefront.
