Prince Frederik of Denmark's brother leaves his wife and children, who lost their titles, at home during the coronation | Displays

Sunday will be an important day in Danish royal history: 52 years later Queen Margaret abdicates the throne The throne goes to her son, Frederick. Although the coronation is a momentous event, not all members of the royal family will be in attendance. Prince Joachim, the new king's younger brother, is present, but his wife, Princess Marie, and his children remain at home.

The Danish royal family announced that Marie will remain in Washington, where Joachim's family currently lives. Prince Joachim works there at the Ministry of Defence. The Danish Palace also announced that Joachim's children would not attend the ceremony: “Prince Joachim will be there, but the children go to school, and there is no special reason for them not to attend.” Joachim is also expected to return to Washington on Monday.

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At the end of 2022, Queen Margaret decided to remove royal titles from Joachim's children. Instead, they were given the name “Count and Countess of Monpezat”. This name change affected Joachim and Marie's two children, 14-year-old Henrik and 11-year-old Athena, as well as the children the prince shares with his ex-wife Alexandra: Nikolai (24) and Felix (21).

“We are all very sad. It is never fun to see your children being abused in this way. They are in a position they do not understand,” Prince Joachim told the press at the time. However, her grandchildren retain their place in the line of succession to the throne.

“It is my duty and wish as Queen to ensure that the monarchy is forever linked to time. This sometimes requires making difficult decisions, and it will always be difficult to find the right time. Holding the royal title comes with a number of obligations and duties,” the Queen announced in a public statement at the time. Which will limit future royals. However, it seems as if the relationship between Joachim's family and Queen Margrethe has not revived since that announcement.

It is up to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to declare Frederik the new king of Denmark on Sunday. It happens on the balcony of Christianborg Palace. Then Frederick X addresses the people.