This Tuesday, Kings Frederick and Mary presided over the opening of the Danish Parliament, which marks the beginning of the political course in a particularly atypical event. For the first time they attend as Kings, but he has not been able to accompany them Queen Margaretwho is still recovering at home from the fall that landed her in the hospital two weeks ago. In her place, Princess Benedicta has attended, one of the main assets in a royal house under minimum after Prince Christian’s departure to Africa for three months and the dismissal of the former monarch. Added to all this is that one of the most trusted people on the Kings team has announced his resignation today.
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© GTRESThis is Lene Belleby, the palace’s head of communications, who has announced that she will leave her position next February after 16 years serving as a link between the royal house and the media. Belleby, who previously worked at the Danish embassy in Washington, has not detailed the reasons why he made this decision, but at 67 years old, it is more than likely that he wanted to permanently close his professional career. As confirmed by the palace, the vacancy is available and the selection process to find a new press and communication manager is open.
© GTRESIn any case, the change will be gradual, taking into account that there is a four-month transition period until Lene’s resignation becomes effective. The Kings’ agenda has continued and will continue, despite all the changes – some permanent and others provisional -. However, it is evident that in events such as the opening of Parliament this Tuesday, Queen Margaret’s absence and also the heir has been noticed a lot, since it is an occasion that usually served as a kind of unveiling of the royal family for the new year. To all this we must add that the works in Christianborg have also forced changes to be made to the entrance, which was much more informal than on other occasions.
© GTRESWith less pomp than usual, but more closeness, we have been able to appreciate the excellent relationship between Princess Benedicta, always at the forefront when required, with her nephews Federico and Mary who already have their agenda at full capacity after the summer . Precisely two weekends ago the King recharged his batteries with a getaway to Germany to attend a car race with his cousin Prince Gustav, son of Benedicta, and his wife Carina, who a few months ago they welcomed their second child born through surrogacy.
