The friction peaked in September 2022 when Queen Margrethe announced that the four children of her younger son, Prince Joachim, would have their "Prince" and "Princess" titles removed effective January 1, 2023.
: Experts noted that the family began communicating through the media rather than privately, which royal correspondents described as "very damaging" to the monarchy's image of unity. The friction peaked in September 2022 when Queen
Move over Brits: Danish royals in crisis after decision to strip titles The 2022 Title Crisis : Countess Alexandra, the
: For years, there has been public debate over whether Countess Alexandra should continue receiving an annual state allowance (approx. 2.1m kroner) since she is no longer a working royal and has remarried (and subsequently divorced) outside the family. " and "in shock
In late 2022, Countess Alexandra of Frederiksborg became a central figure in a rare public dispute within the Danish Royal Family, which some observers viewed as damaging to the institution's reputation . While not a "threat" in a political sense, her public opposition to Queen Margrethe II's decisions created an unprecedented level of internal discord. The 2022 Title Crisis
: Countess Alexandra, the mother of the two eldest grandchildren affected (Nikolai and Felix), broke royal protocol by publicly criticizing the Queen's decision. Through her press advisor, she stated that the family was "confused," "saddened," and "in shock," claiming the children felt their identity was being taken away.