King Frederick extends olive branch to his nephews after their royal titles were removed
SkyNews.com.au Digital Reporter Reilly Sullivan has commented on Denmark's King Frederick's recent move to grant a special royal honour to his nephews.
The Danish monarch awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog to Count Nikolai and Count Felix of Monpezat, two years after they were stripped of their princely titles by their grandmother, former Queen Margrethe II, in January 2023.
'It was a very controversial decision, but it reflected what King Charles also seems to support — a more streamlined monarchy,' Mr Sullivan told Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power.
'She took this action because the Danish royal family functions best when it remains small, and she felt it was becoming too extended with so many cousins and nephews. That decision did not go down well at all.
'Now, two years on, I think King Frederick is correcting that mistake. It's a smart and thoughtful move.'
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