“I hope you didn't travel all the way here to ask that question”: Princess Mary shuts down journalist
Princess Mary refused to stoop to her sister-in-law’s level when a journalist questioned her about Queen Margrethe of Denmark's decision to strip four grandchildren of their royal titles.
The Australian-born Princess was on a royal tour of Vietnam when a journalist asked about the Queen’s decision.
But Princess Mary was not having any of it and quickly shut down the question and put the journalist in their place.
"I have nothing more to add to what I already said,” Princess Mary interjected.
“I hope you didn't travel all the way here to ask that question. Do you have any other questions?"
This however did not stop the journalist from going on saying: "Princess Marie told me that your relationship is complicated.”
"I have nothing further to add,” the Princess replied, ending the conversation.
The footage was shared to Twitter showing a composed Princess Mary shutting down the journalist and their incessant questions about the Queen’s decision.
“I have nothing more to add to what I already said. I hope you didn't travel all the way here to ask that question. Do you have any other questions?”
"Princess Marie told me that your relationship is complicated."
"I have nothing further to add."
🎥BT #CrownPrincessMary pic.twitter.com/2SLo3ZG7Cw
— ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) November 2, 2022
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark stripped four of her grandchildren of their royal titles in hopes they will be “able to shape their own lives to a much greater extent”.
The Queen has two sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, and eight grandchildren.
Her sons, their wives, and children all have the titles of count and countess of Monpezat, referring to Margrethe's husband, who was born Henri de Laborde de Monpezat.
Prince Joachim’s children - Prince Nikolai, 23, Prince Felix, 20, Prince Henrik, 13 and Princess Athena, 10 - will not be able to use their “prince” and “princess” titles from January 1, 2023.
Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary’s children are not affected by the decision.
Princess Mary was dragged into the family drama when Joachim and his second wife Marie said the relationship between Mary and Frederik is “complicated”.
Princess Mary defended Queen Margrethe’s decision, saying that change is never easy.
“Change can be extremely difficult and can really hurt,” Princess Mary said.
“I think most people have tried it. But this does not mean that the decision is not the right one.
“… And I can understand that it is a very difficult decision to have to make, and also a very difficult decision to receive.”
Images: Twitter