Denmark is preparing for a historic moment. Queen Margaret will officially abdicate this coming Sunday, January 14, in favor of her son Frederick. This replacement is not only a transfer of power, but also an attempt to strengthen the image of the royal family, especially after the recent rumors of infidelity surrounding the prince.
Frederick, known for being one of the most atypical royals, carries the legacy of his service in the Danish navy. His first tattoo, shown to the public in 2005 and visible on several occasions, is the emblem of the Frogmen Corps, an elite unit of divers and commandos of the Danish navy, known for tasks such as assaulting enemy ships and fighting terrorism. maritime.
The group, which is an integral part of the navy, selects its members after a rigorous nine-month training course, at the end of which fewer than a dozen of the 500 to 600 candidates who apply graduate.
On the other hand, on his right shoulder, the prince sports a second tattoo that reflects his nickname. Thus, pingu is engraved on his arm, a nickname acquired during his stay in the navy. This nickname, therefore, is a sign of his effort and dedication to becoming a Frogman.
Queen Margaret’s abdication, a rare move in modern monarchies, comes at a crucial time for Frederick. Recently, he has been the protagonist of rumors of infidelity linked to Genoveva Casanova, which has generated an international media whirlwind.
In view of these events, experts in the Danish Royal House have suggested that this advance in his ascension to the throne could be an effort to strengthen his image and union with his Princess Mary. In this way, Margarita’s health problems – she has been recovering from back surgery – would not have had such an impact on this decision.
