Is Princess Mary about to become Queen of Denmark? Speculation mounts that she is set for a royal promotion as she takes on an increased workload and public profile following the death of Prince Henrik
- Speculation is mounting that Princess Mary is preparing to step up as Queen
- Royal insiders say she is taking on an increased workload and public profile
- 'There is absolutely no doubt that Mary rules the roost at Amalienborg,' one said
- She will only be queen consort if Queen Margrethe II dies or abdicates
- Many insiders say an abdication is unlikely, including royal expert Juliet Rieden
She's the dedicated and talented Crown Princess who is already known as so much more than Crown Prince Frederik's wife.
And it looks as though Princess Mary may currently be preparing for the biggest role of her life.
According to News Corp, the 46-year-old has been taking on an increased workload and public profile since the death of her father-in-law, Prince Henrik of Denmark, 83, in February.
The 46-year-old Crown Princess Mary (pictured with Prince Frederik) is reportedly taking on an increased workload and public profile since the death of her father-in-law, Prince Henrik
Many royal insiders say Princess Mary (pictured) is poised to become queen imminently
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As her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, 77, ages (pictured with Prince Henrik), Amelianborg Palace are increasingly turning to Prince Frederik and Princess Mary for public appearances
As her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, 77, ages, royal insiders have said that those within Amelianborg Palace are increasingly turning to Prince Frederik and Princess Mary for public appearances and regal responsibilities.
'Princess Mary will become Queen but I think it is fair to say that she will also become King,' royal author and journalist, Trine Villemann, told News Corp.
'There is absolutely no doubt that Mary rules the roost at Amalienborg (palace).
'She is allowing Frederik quite a lot of space… and in doing so she has managed to accumulate quite a lot of power.'
One royal insider, Trine Villemann, even said: 'There is absolutely no doubt that Mary rules the roost at Amalienborg (palace)' (pictured: Crown Princess Mary and Prince Frederik)
Princess Mary (pictured with Prince Frederik) is very popular in Denmark, where she speaks the language and has launched The Mary Foundation
Speculation has mounted since early last year that Prince Frederik's mother, Queen Margrethe II, will abdicate the throne.
While the 77-year-old herself has said that she will not, if she were to, Crown Prince Frederik, 49, is next in line - which would leave Crown Princess Mary, 46, as queen consort.
'She is very active and a very professional representative for the royal family,' Lars Hovbekke Sorensen, an Assistant Professor, (PhD), at University College Absalon, told the publication.
'She is very active and a very professional representative for the royal family,' Lars Hovbekke Sorensen said (pictured: Princess Mary)
Speculation has mounted since early last year that Prince Frederik's mother, Queen Margrethe II, will abdicate the throne (pictured with Princess Mary)
'Crown Princess Mary is very popular. She is a princess of her time. (For example) she is much more informal when talking with people than Queen Margrethe.'
Not only this, but the Crown Princess regularly showcases Danish designers to the world, takes an active part in trying to make the lives of people in Denmark better via The Mary Foundation and is an excellent mother to Prince Christian, 12, Princess Isabella, 10, and seven-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.
She is also fluent in Danish; which is now the Australian-born mother's now-second language.
The Crown Princess regularly showcases Danish designers to the world (pictured with Prince Frederik)
She is also perceived as a 'princess of the time', as opposed to Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik (pictured together), who have been seen as more old-fashioned
As recently as last week, Princess Mary was recognised at Brøndby Stadium in Denmark for her contributions to The Mary Foundation.
The princess received a 50,000 euro (AUD $80,000) UEFA Foundation for Children Donation on behalf of The Mary Foundation.
The Mary Foundation received the award for their ongoing efforts to prevent bullying and ensure children's well-being in football clubs across Denmark.
She was also recently photographed by her mother-in-law's side at the Greve Museum, where the pair were attending an anniversary.
While royal insiders think the ascent of Princess Mary (pictured) to queen consort will be imminent, not everyone is convinced - Juliet Rieden told FEMAIL she doesn't think it will be soon
'The only reason that she would abdicate is if she became infirm and incapable of being a queen,' Juliet told FEMAIL (pictured: Princess Mary and Prince Frederik)
While many royal insiders think the ascent of Princess Mary to queen consort will be imminent, not everyone is convinced.
Editor of the Australian Women's Weekly and author of The Royals in Australia, Juliet Rieden, said an abdication by Queen Margrethe would be very unlikely.
'I talked to a lot of people in Denmark about this and the consensus is that Queen Margrethe is very unlikely to abdicate,' she told FEMAIL.
'The only reason that she would abdicate is if she became infirm and incapable of being a queen.
'Prince Henrik hasn't been by her side for a little bit so she is already used to taking the reigns on her own and done so very easily and with a lot of confidence so I don’t imagine she will step aside now.'
The Crown Prince family (pictured at the funeral of Prince Henrik) are very tight knit - Princess Mary is an exceptional mother to her four children
Obviously Princess Mary (pictured) will become Queen consort one day next to Prince Frederik who will be King but I don't think it will be in the next 12 months,' Juliet Rieden said
She added: 'Obviously Princess Mary will become Queen consort one day next to Prince Frederik who will be King but I don't think it will be in the next 12 months.
'You can never tell and other European monarchs have stepped aside for younger heirs but Queen Margrethe has always been very devoted to the job and she is known for that.
'There is a long tradition in Denmark for the head of state to stay in office for as long as he or she lives. In fact, the last time a Danish King resigned before he died was in 1523 so I think for Queen Margrethe to break with that historic tradition would be a big deal for Denmark.'
Queen Margrethe II is the ruling monarch of Denmark, and she has had the throne since 1972 following the death of her father, King Frederick IX.
Prince Frederik and Princess Mary will become King and Queen of Denmark at the time of Queen Margrethe's abdication or death.
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