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Margrethe of Denmark, 82, has drawn public criticism this week over her handling of the announcement that her grandchildren will be stripped of their titles. But who is the ice queen?

Queen Margrethe, 82, was joined by Crown Prince Frederick, 54, and his wife Crown Princess Mary, 50, at the opening of the Folketing, in Copenhagen, on Tuesday.

Royal experts told Ekstra Bladet and B.T. that Queen Margrethe had no choice but to issue a statement amid reported animosity within the Danish royal family after Prince Joachim spoke out.

Queen Margrethe, 82, was joined by Crown Prince Frederick, 54, and his wife Crown Princess Mary, 50, at the opening of the Folketing, in Copenhagen, on Tuesday.

Speaking to B.T. this weekend amid the Danish royal rift, Joachim and his second wife Marie admitted their relationship with Prince Frederik and his wife Princess Mary, is complicated.

Her&Nu reported Crown Prince Frederik arrived in the exclusive St. Tropez last weekend to take part in the Les Voiles Saint Tropez race with the TP52 boat Nanoq.

Tonight, Margrethe of Denmark released a statement online saying the decision had been a long time coming and it was made as a Queen, mother and grandmother.

Prince Joachim of Denmark has felt humiliated and ignored for a long time according to a royal reporter, amid a bitter row within the household.

Danish royal Prince Felix is likely to continue living in one of the royal residences, despite being stripped of his title, according to a source from the Royal House.

Prince Joachim of Denmark has spoken out about Queen Margrethes recent decision to strip his four children of their royal titles and it was revealed that his daughter is being bullied at school.