King Frederik of Denmark releases surprise memoir days after taking the throne – and reveals Queen Mary reminds him he’s ‘not always right’ and why his 18th birthday felt like the ‘end of the world’

King Frederik X of Denmark has surprised royal fans by publishing a book outlining his vision for the monarchy, littered with candid revelations. 

Published three days after the father-of-four, 55, ascended the throne the 110-page book Kongeord, which translates as The King’s Word, is already a bestseller. 

The book addresses previous criticism about Frederik’s perceived lack of devotion to the Christian faith and his relationship with Queen Mary, 51, which has come under scrutiny in recent months since pictures of his night out with glamorous  socialite Genoveva Casanova, 47, emerged. 

In echoes of Prince Harry‘s memoir Spare, the book’s content is based on more than year’s worth of interviews with Jens Anderson, the author of Frederik’s 2017 biography, Under the Beam.  

A spokeswoman for Saxo told Danish media that 25 copies of the £29 book have sold each minute, according to the BBC. 

King Frederik X has commenced his reign by publishing a book called Kongeord, ‘Word of  a King’

Frederik officially ascended the throne on Sunday afternoon after Queen Margrethe, 83, stepped down following her 52-year reign.

Readers are set to be taken on a journey through Frederik’s life – from a young prince to a father of four and monarch.

The book will also reveal details of his relationship with his fellow royals, his family, and marriage.

According to the BBC, Frederik said: ‘I have learned a lot from having a wife who, from time to time, reminds me that of course I am not always right, and that my words are not automatically believed, just because I am a man in the house.’

Frederik also discloses the difficulties he faced as a young boy to accept that he would one day become King, adding that he initially just wanted to be normal.

‘I remember my 18th birthday as something similar to the end of the world,’ he said. ‘It was the feeling that now everything that was fun and exciting was coming to an end. Fortunately, it didn’t.’

Yesterday, the royal household’s official Instagram account announced the release of Frederik’s novel.

Alongside an image of Kongeord, they wrote: ”United, bound, to the Kingdom of Denmark’.

The novel provides insight into the monarch’s plans for his reign, his view on religion, and his journey from a young prince to a married father-of-four 

The monarch said his 18th birthday felt like the ‘end of the world’. He is pictured above at 18 in 1986 as a soldier in Hilleroed, Denmark

The book is set to become a bestseller with Saxo reporting that 24 copies of the book were sold per minute in Denmark following the news of its release 

They continued: ‘His Majesty the King presented his language of choice – or royal words, as His Majesty likes to call it, on Sunday.’

‘Today, the book ‘Kongeord’ is released, where His Majesty shares his thoughts and considerations about the monarchy, as well as what the King himself puts into the words: Connected, obligated, for the Kingdom of Denmark.’

The royal house also shared a selection of quotes from the book. One read: ‘I am now the person I am. I will also do my best to fulfil that as king of Denmark.’

‘The strength of faith does not lie in whether God is mentioned in a royal word, but in the fact that we as people, as people, feel connected to each other through our Christian faith,’ read another.

The quote seemingly addresses a previous criticism aimed at Frederik that questioned his relationship with Christianity, and whether he had strayed from religion.

He also touched on his commitment to public service, saying: ‘In many Western societies, the most important question is, what can you do for me? All too rarely it is the other way round, what can I do for you?’

The royal couple kissed on the balcony in front of adoring crowds after the proclamation of the accession to the throne at Christiansborg Palace

Princess Isabella, Crown Prince Christian, King Frederik X of Denmark, Queen Mary of Denmark, Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent wave after the proclamation 

It comes after Genoveva Casanova published her first social media post since King Frederik X was crowned Denmark’s monarch. 

The Mexican socialite, 47, has posted infrequently on her Instagram account since she was forced to deny ‘malicious’ rumours about her friendship with then Crown Prince Frederik following a night out together in Madrid in November. 

However, on her Instagram stories on Tuesday – two days after Frederik succeeded the Danish throne from Queen Margrethe, Casanova shared a video posted by Spanish singer and actor Miguel Bose about children working in slavery in Africa. 

The original post by Bose read: ‘40,000 slave children in Congo are forced to work in cobalt mines so we can drive electric cars’. 

The photos that rocked the Danish monarchy: The then Crown Prince Frederik Of Denmark and Genoveva Casanova were spotted enjoying each other’s company in Madrid late last year

On Instagram just two days after King Frederik was crowned at Christiansborg Castle, Casanova shared a video posted by Spanish singer and actor Miguel Bose about children working in slavery in cobalt mines in the Congo

Casanova faced intense scrutiny after she was pictured with Denmark’s then future king, 55, in Madrid without his wife, then Princess Mary now Queen Mary late last year.

After the photos of the friends surfaced, Spanish magazine Lecturas reported Casanova and Frederick had dined together and watched Flamenco dancing until 1am.

The reality television star, 47, was married to the Duchess of Alba’s son Cayetano Martinez de Irujo in 2005. The pair divorced in 2007 but remain friends.

Queen Mary has remained tight-lipped about her husband’s dinner with the socialite, and the royal couple have put on a united display since.

On Sunday, the newly-crowned couple shared a kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, with their four children by their side. 

Mexican reality television star Casanova (pictured) has posted on social media for the first time since King Frederik, who is married to Australian-born Queen Mary, took to the throne on Sunday. In November, Casanova denied ‘malicious’ rumours of an affair after photos of herself and the then Prince Frederik enjoying a night out together in Madrid surfaced  

The abdication of Queen Margrethe II took place on January 14th, when Frederik and Australian-born Mary succeeded the throne of Denmark.

Queen Margrethe, who has held the title of queen for 52 years, confirmed her intention to step aside for her eldest son on New Year’s Eve, much to the surprise of the country.

Thousands of people gathered outside Christiansborg Castle on Sunday, prepared with fold-up chairs and waving Danish flags as they hoped to catch a glimpse of the royals.

Mary and Frederik travelled together in a 1958 Rolls-Royce from Amalienborg, followed by Queen Margrethe in a carriage, who departed Christian IX’s Palace.

The couple looked united in their new roles, with the tumultuous events of late 2023 seemingly put behind them – neither Frederik, who is a fourth cousin of King Charles, or Mary commented individually on the alleged affair. 

However, the Danish royal family provided an official statement to Danish publication B.T in light of the photos, saying they ‘do not comment on rumours or insinuations’.

Soon after the ‘explosive’ photos of then Prince Frederik and the Mexican beauty were published by Spanish publication Lecturas, Ms Casanova slammed the ‘malicious’ rumours of an affair as false and misleading.

She also posted a legal letter on Instagram and threatened legal action against the magazine but has remained silent about the ‘scandal’ since.

Queen Mary and King Frederik X pictured departing Christiansborg Castle on Sunday; neither royal has commented on the rumours following Frederick’s November night out with Mexican socialite Casanova 

The new King and Queen of Denmark enjoy the support of more than 80 per cent of Danish people, a poll recently revealed.

A survey carried out for Ritzau revealed that Mary enjoyed a little more popularity among the Danes than Frederik.

The poll asked how well suited Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik are to become Queen Mary I and King Frederik X.

While 82 per cent of people believed Frederik is suited for the role of king, 86 per cent believe Mary will make a good queen.

Danish royal commentator Kim Bach believes that, although Frederik is popular, Mary’s slight lead over her husband is likely down to rumours of his affair with Casanova.