On January 14, Crown Princess Mary becomes Queen Mary. Once her husband Frederick ascended the throne, her salary also increased dramatically.
COPENHAGEN – On January 14, 2024, a new chapter begins for the Danish crown prince couple Frederik and Marie. The 55-year-old became the new King of Denmark, Frederik X, and his wife the Queen. This was made possible by Margrethe II's announcement on New Year's Day that she would abdicate in mid-January.
As Queen, Crown Princess Mary will become one of the highest-paid royals in the world
The 83-year-old is vacating the throne after 52 years and the royal family is undergoing a complete overhaul. For Frederick and Mary it meant new duties and more money. According to the Spanish press readings Crown Princess Mary, born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, became one of the highest-paid royals in the world as Queen.
Future salary is based on King's income. Margrethe received the equivalent of twelve million euros from the Danish budget last year. Money is reserved and designed for the portal Adelsveld According to expenditure on personal needs, maintenance, royal banquets and state visits and staff expenses.
Princess Mary's salary is expected to triple when she becomes queen
With a farewell to Queen Margrethe II, who retains the title of Royal Highness, the millions are rumored to be transferred to Crown Prince Frederik's account. He currently earns around three million euros a year. Mary, who is very popular with the Danes, receives ten percent of this as an allowance; In 2023 it will be around 25,000 euros per month. Once her husband Frederic ascends the throne, the amount could triple, according to reports readings.
25,000 then becomes 75,000 euros, which corresponds to 900,000 euros per year. This means Mary, who will be known as Queen Mary in the future, will leave Queen Máxima (52) of the Netherlands with €411,000 a year. And for comparison: Spain's Queen Letizia (51) collects 148,000 euros annually. Crown Prince Frederick's coronation will be shown on German free-to-air television on January 14. Sources used: adelswelt.de, lecturas.com. (MD)
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