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As an Australian becomes Queen of Denmark, could we switch to the Danish Royals as King and Queen of Australia? Well, King Frederick is actually a cousin of King Charles, so he is (very distantly) in the line of succession of the British Crown. The European Royal houses are all interlinked. In the case of the Danes, King Edward VII married a Danish Princess (the very popular Queen Alexandra), so Fred and Charles share a 19th century ancestor. But an awful lot of royals stand in the way of Fred and Mary ever being crowned in Westminster Abbey. It would take an improbable catastrophe for that to happen. Is there another way? Short of a constitutional change in this country, no. The key lies not in the Australian Constitution, but in the British Act of Parliament that gave it force and effect - the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act of 1900. In section 2 we read that “The provisions of this Act referring to the Queen shall extend to Her Majesty's heirs and successors in the sovereignty of the United Kingdom.” That Queen, of course, was Queen Victoria. In short, the monarch referred to in our Constitution has to be the monarch currently on the British throne. Of course, there have been a few changes since 1900 to this structure. In 1900 there was only one throne, whereas today King Charles sits (perhaps uncomfortably) on more than a dozen separate thrones. Reflecting this increasingly diverse Commonwealth, in 1931 the British Parliament passed the Statute of Westminster Act, whose terms were adopted in this country by Act of our parliament in 1942. Amongst its provisions was a preamble asserting the desirability that issues involving the Crown itself should involve the dominions who shared the British Crown. When Edward VIII abdicated in 1937, they were all consulted and assented. The consultation issue reappeared more recently. When Princess Diana was pregnant with her first child, it dawned on people that if her first child were a girl and her second child a boy, the boy would take precedence - hardly an acceptable situation in the modern world. The urgency of the issue disappeared to some extent when her first child turned out to be Prince William. But after lengthy consultation in 2013, the precedence anomaly was resolved with amendments passed by the British Parliament to recognise the oldest child regardless of whether that was a boy or a girl. It was not retrospective, so it has the rather strange consequence that Princess Anne is below both Prince Andrew and Prince Edward in the line of succession despite being older than them, whereas Princess Charlotte has precedence over Prince Louis. Returning to the Danes, however, it means that despite there being a separate Australian Crown, we do not have power on our own to change who sits on that throne. So, alas, Fred and Mary can’t become our monarchs without a substantial amendment by the British Parliament to the laws governing the succession to the British throne.

The Queen of Denmark will abdicate the throne! The people of Denmark were taken by 100% surprise on New Year’s Evening. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced her abdication live on TV. The Monarch will step down on 14 Jan 2024 after 52 years. The world’s longest-reigning living female Monarch breaks another record. Queen Margrethe II, who ascended the throne on the death of her father on 14 January 1972, surpasses the record previously held by King Christian IV, who ruled for 51 years and six months. Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, and Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, will become King and Queen of Denmark. A historic shift in Denmark which is the second oldest monarchy in the world. It’s only surpassed by the Japanese Imperial Court. An inspiring lesson many global business families could learn from. However, the long-term success of family firms is not given. A Chinese proverb states that “wealth shall not pass three generations”.   The first generation builds wealth The second generation manages it The third generation destroys it The family succession process is a lot more complex, sensitive, and at times daunting. Only 15% of family businesses worldwide have a succession plan, yet it typically takes 5-7 years to get succession right. Family business succession is a marathon.  Not a sprint! Business families can learn from the bold decision by Queen Margrethe II: Educate and prepare the next generation Plan detailed in advance Seek clarity about mandate & roles Delegate authority & autonomy Step down in time! Most importantly, get the privilege and joy of seeing – from a close distance - the next generation taking charge and securing the business family legacy. Queen Margrethe II is the reason why the Danish Monarchy became a global role model. The Queen carefully curated the past, present and future during her 52-year tenure. Her unique decision is one of great leadership! A showcase that can inspire business families on how to build and secure their long-term legacy. Wishing Queen Margrethe II an amazingly successful 2024! Happy New Year, Your Majesty! Be Bold. Be Daring. Be Different! #familybusiness #nextgeneration #denmark #familyoffices #changemanagement 

Succession! To the public this comes as a surprise, but I am sure this was planned well. It is literally what I always recommend to the older generation when the time has come: „From Monarch to Mentor!“ #familyoffice #wealthtransfer #generationalwealth #heirpreparation #estateplanning #businesstransition

Family business is a marathon, not a sprint. 👏 Well said Martin Roll. I'm privileged to witness the grace and humility our members display when navigating succession, family dynamics and other critical discussions. Often the biggest step is ''showing up''. Educate for the next steps and gain others' perspectives along the way. Family Business Association (AU) #familybusiness #nextgeneration #lifelonglearning #succession #legacy #harmony

Disillusionment with the British Monarchy: My Candid Perspective I'm not a fan of the present Royal Family. The late Queen was an exceptional world leader, a stark contrast to today's figures. The Royal Family's decline seems evident with Prince Charles, and I fear it will only worsen under Prince William, who appears far from the noble image a prince should embody. Allegations of his mental abuse, adultery, and temper are concerning. I have eight siblings; we handle our disputes privately, unlike William, who publicly airs grievances like a school prefect at Eton. From reliable sources connected to their circle, I understand the feud between William and Harry is intense and one-sided. William's ascension to Prince of Wales did not sit well with me. Another Englishman lording over Wales without speaking Welsh or receiving a single vote reflects poorly on the monarchy. It's shocking that in today’s world, birthright still justifies such wealth and status. Critiques of the Duchess of Cambridge have drawn severe backlash, as if challenging royalty is blasphemous. Despite her elevated status, she comes from humble beginnings, and yet, some view any critique as a direct attack on the monarchy. My heritage includes a royal lineage dating back to 1735, yet I find no pride in a history tainted by the transgressions of my ancestors. Such titles have been ridiculed and are often associated with scams, which is why I seldom mention them. If Charles does not reconcile with Harry, it could cast a long shadow over the royal family's future. The monarchy must reevaluate its role and relevance, or it risks fading into obscurity. Watching William in the Solomon Islands, being carried like a demi-god, was inappropriate and a grim reminder of outdated colonial attitudes. It's high time for the monarchy to act decisively, either through reconciliation or royal decree, to end public familial disputes. The Commonwealth will not tolerate further negligence. Prince William's actions have sent the wrong message, and it's imperative that the monarchy wakes up to the modern era's demands.

Danish Queen Margarethe II abdicates throne, her son Frederik X proclaimed king Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared 55-year-old man and Australian-born Princess Mary as King and Queen of state Denmark's longest reigning monarch, Queen Margrethe II, has officially stepped down after 52 years on the throne. The 83-year-old queen signed the official declaration of her abdication in favor of her 55-year-old son, Prince Frederik, at the Christiansborg Palace. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared Frederik X and Australian-born Princess Mary King and Queen of Denmark. Queen Margarethe II stunned the nation on the New Year’s eve when she announced her decision to abdicate. She is the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to voluntarily relinquish the throne. Queen Margarethe’s II abdication violates the country’s centuries-long tradition when the ruling monarch leaves the throne only with his or her death. However, 81% of the country’s residents think that her decision is right and only four percent disagree with it. #business #finance #financialservices

Happy Independence Day! May you have a wonderful time celebrating with your family and friends. Here is the Fourth of July facts I like to share every year. I just find them so interesting! Fast Facts: 5 Fourth of July Facts You Didn't Know Watch the video or read below: https://lnkd.in/eg8bBBpa 1. Though Independence Day is celebrated on the 4th of July, the Continental Congress actually voted to separate from Great Britain on the 2nd… …but didn’t finish editing the Declaration of Independence until two days later. 2. Delegates from only 12 of the 13 colonies voted on the 2nd for independence from Great Britain; the New York delegation abstained that day but later in July also voted for independence. 3. Early Fourth of July activities were based on the British king’s birthday celebration, which was marked with bell ringing, bonfires, speeches, and parades. 4. The first few days after independence was declared, people in several towns held mock funerals for the king, whose “death” symbolized the end of tyranny. 5. As American leisure time increased, the Fourth of July became known for heavy drinking and injuries from fireworks. In response, 19th-century and early 20th-century reformers created a “Safe and Sane Fourth of July” movement intended to curb Independence Day partying. Interesting... Want to learn more, check out History.com. https://lnkd.in/eH8rGumv Cheers, ~Jeannine #visiontopurpose #freedom #independenceday #fourthofjuly

A national day should unite. I don't mean a bare majority: it ought to be a national consensus. Think about Queen Elizabeth II. She was so respected precisely because she actually did unite most people, and worked hard to do so. She would have thought she had failed if she had only a mere majority in support. Wikipedia has a useful summary of the history of Australia Day, and the polling on whether it should stay - https://lnkd.in/gZxQRKQs. I get a few things from this. First, celebrating our national day on 26 January is fairly recent. It took until 1938 for all states to even recognise it as a day of importance, and it took until 1994 for it to be celebrated on the actual date itself, rather than just an excuse for a boozy long weekend. Second, the date divides, even if its opponents are still the minority. The passionate debate about 26 January every year shows why it cannot be our national day, even if the date is still supported by a majority. It ought to encourage unity, but it doesn’t. I don't know of any country whose national day is the day it was occupied by a foreign power. Often it is the date of independence from the colonial ruler - 4 July in the USA, 7 September in Brazil, 9 July in Argentina, 16 September in Mexico. Canada celebrates their national day (1 July) on the date that the British colonies federated to create a new country called Canada, so it’s almost an independence day. But Australia is a rarity, because we stumbled into independence more or less peacefully and without noticing it. We didn’t have to fight our colonial overlord, and we didn’t need to declare our independence. Our peaceful transition to independence is worth celebrating in its own right. Other countries have found dates not linked to independence. In New Zealand, their national day is 6 February, the date in 1840 when the first important treaty was signed with the Maoris. In South Africa, it is the date in 1994 when the first full and free elections were held. Greenland, where Danish rule is controversial, has 21 June, the summer solstice, because the sun is so revered after long winter darkness. In this country, we federated on 1 January. It’s already a public holiday and everybody gets pissed. The raucous new year countdown would get in the way of celebrating our national day. Anzac Day is already a sombre national day, remembering the tens of thousands of Australians who died in war - hardly a day for a celebration. Finding a new date doesn’t stop us also having a holiday to mark the first European settlement in Australia. European settlement was a hugely important event and is worth reflecting on, for both its good and bad points. So this is why I think 26 January cannot be our national day, but why we should find a day to unite and celebrate our nation - a date where all can honestly sing, "Australians all let us rejoice".

Sunday Share. Perhaps it’s time to talk about Britain: Without prestige, what do we have left? One of the key tenets of international status is prestige. Noting the importance of strategic context, both historical and contemporary, British prestige had seemed eternal. However, The death of Her Majesty the Queen arrived and in some ways catalysed inflection that our prestige is eroding. Speculators writing in Journals and reputable media outlets, such as O’Toole’s article: Disunited Kingdom, argue that this inflection in Britain is manifesting itself in strengthening nationalism, particularly in the devolved governments of the UK, in turn popularising the idea of breaking the Union. To do so is by no means easy, but if it were to happen it would be a disaster and the end of British prestige. Our next election is imminent, and we need to recognise the severity of the agenda facing the competing parties, including almost mandatory constitutional reform, the likes of which have not been undertaken in decades. Whoever wins, it must with a vision of unity; British prestige depends on it.

Exploring public interest in the British Royal Family: Analyze the fascination with Prince Louis' age and parentage in 2024. Insights on personal branding, media influence, and cultural impact of monarchies in modern times. 👑📊 #RoyalBranding #MediaInfluence #CulturalStudies"