New Year New Life. For Frederick of Denmarkand Frederick Mary Donaldsonthe new year has brought the accession to the throne of the son of the Queen Margaret after the abdication of the long-standing monarch. A promotion that, in addition, has come after the photos of the now king with Genoveva Casanova through Madrid, according to the Mexican, in the attitude of friends.
Frederick and Mary celebrated their proclamation as kings this Sunday, January 14, and sealed it with a kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace. The 'mini-cobra' of the queen consort to the king just before kissing has also given a lot to talk about on social networks.
The proclamation has also had a great impact beyond the Danish country. In Spain it has gained special relevance for obvious reasons (a reason called Genoveva) and also in media such as the British newspaper The Guardianwhich carry them on their cover this Monday.
After the proclamation, we ask ourselves, what has changed in 24 hours for the consort of Frederick X? We start with the salary. As a princess, it must be remembered that Queen Margaret's daughter-in-law received 10% of her husband's allowance, that is, 23,000 euros per month. As queen consort, this amount will increase considerably. Forbes speaks that she will earn about 800,000 euros per year gross, being one of the best-paid royals in the world, since this figure places her well ahead of the 411,000 euros per year of Máxima of Holland and the 148,105 euros per year of Queen Letizia, For example.
In terms of institutional representation, Mary Donaldson's agenda as princess was especially focused on issues related to health, education, and culture. She will continue to fulfill these commitments, but now as queen, so the volume of institutional events will also increase considerably. In addition, she will closely follow in the footsteps of her first-born son Christian, who now sees her responsibilities increased by becoming first in line to the throne.
Federico, for his part, received 239,000 euros per month as prince and will now receive a salary of 12 million euros (what Queen Margaret earned), money with which he will also have to cover the costs of staff, maintenance, properties and security.
Donaldson is held in very high esteem by both the people and the media. There is not even a 'but' towards the Australian, who left the United States and a brilliant professional career for love. Faced with the controversies of her husband, which have been many of hers as a prince, she has found the support of the vast majority of Danish monarchists.