Queen Mary Reacts to Daughter Isabella's X-Rated Festival Shirt

Queen Mary of Denmark addressed her daughter Princess Isabella's controversial choice to wear a T-shirt with an explicit message at the Smukfest music festival, responding with a mix of humor and mild reproach by saying, "My first thought was, 'Is she completely gone?'" and "some decisions are better than others." The T-shirt, bearing lyrics from Danish hip hop group Suspekt, sparked divided reactions in Denmark, with some criticizing the princess for her public image and others defending her right to express herself. Queen Mary and King Frederik X laughed off the incident during a public engagement, reflecting a candid and relatable parental reaction. The episode recalls past family moments of public tension, such as a noted mother-daughter clash during Crown Prince Christian's confirmation. While some political commentators expressed that being royal entails certain obligations and limits, supporters highlighted the importance of royals having personal freedom. The princess was at the festival with her brother Crown Prince Christian and friends, and the royal family's handling of the situation has drawn praise for its balance of understanding and subtle critique.