Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark have been slammed by critics as they wrap up their “hypocritical” summer tour.
Many are claiming that the popular royal couple appears to be backtracking on their ‘royal promise’ to focus on environmental sustainability at every step.
The problem lies with the couple’s royal yacht, the Dannebrog, a 92-year-old vessel that experts say is “far from environmentally friendly.”
King Frederick, 56, and Queen Mary, 52, spent much of the summer on the ship, sailing from port to port to visit other countries.
They called it ‘a summer to remember’ and thanked their fans for their presence on the streets and the many greetings along the way.
But royal commentator Thomas Larsen told Danish tabloid BT’s royal podcast that the extended trip on the old boat runs counter to their promise of a clean future.
This could quickly backfire [issue] “That can hit them,” he said of the regular boat trips.
However, the commentator did admit that the hypocrisy does not seem to bother most Danes yet.
Queen Mary and King Frederik made a casual impression on the 92-year-old ship during their 20th wedding anniversary
Queen Mary leaves the royal yacht Dannebrog for a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, on the first day of the Danish royal family’s first state visit to Sweden in May
The ship serves as a stage for the royal family and symbolizes the family’s long history.
I think most people are happy and [are seen] “I’m laughing as the ship enters the harbor,” he said.
But he noted that the mood could change quickly.
After the end of the royal tour, Queen Mary officially turned her attention back to the environment.
The palace posted a photo of the stylish mother of four smiling at a desk during a meeting with the University of Copenhagen.
‘Her Majesty The Queen today hosted a meeting with the Centre’s Advisory Committee, which advises the Queen Mary’s Centre on partnership and development opportunities,’ the committee members said.
The royal couple arrives aboard the royal yacht Dannebrog in Roenne for their visit to the regional municipality of Bornholm, on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea, on August 19
‘The theme of the meeting was green solutions. The agenda included a new initiative that brings scientists and students out of the labs and auditoriums, so that they can work closely with practitioners on the green transition.’
Last year, during a family trip to New Zealand and Australia, they were criticised for excessive use of private jets.
Many complained that the family is very committed to the environment in front of the camera, but that they like to fly around the world on vacation.
The royal yacht Dannebrog on the day of the couple’s visit to the municipality of Assens
Queen Mary greets children attending the Peter Willemoes School in Assens – at every stop people queued to meet the royals
During their last tour, the couple received online criticism after the city of Vejle organised a fireworks show as they sailed out of the harbour.
“Do they not care about CO2?” someone asked.
