Queen Margrethe Explains Why She’s Stripping Grandchildren’s Royal Titles: ‘My Decision Has Been A Long Time Coming’

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Queen Margrethe II is standing by her decision to relinquish the royal titles of Prince Joachim’s children. In a new statement from the Danish monarch, she admitted she “underestimated” the reaction her family would have to the decision. “In recent days, there have been strong reactions to my decision about the future use of titles for Prince Joachim’s four children.

That affects me, of course,” she began her statement. “My decision has been a long time coming. With my 50 years on the throne, it is natural both to look back and to look ahead,” she continued. “It is my duty and my desire as Queen to ensure that the monarchy always shapes itself in keeping with the times.

Sometimes, this means that difficult decisions must be made, and it will always be difficult to find the right moment.” READ MORE: Prince Henrik, Denmark Royalty, Dead At 83 She went on to explain the responsibilities that come with holding a royal title and that she did not make the decision without due consideration. “Holding a royal title involves a number of commitments and duties that, in the future, will lie with fewer members of the royal family.

This adjustment, which I view as a necessary future-proofing of the monarchy, I want to take in my own time,” said the queen.