FRED SAYS: ‘BE MORE LIKE MEGHAN!’
The Danish royal couple – Fred in particular – are said to have a new-found admiration for Meghan Markle, who the prince sees as a strong role model. “It’s fascinating that Frederik is an admirer of Meghan,” says royals author, Phil Dampier. While the former actress has faced criticism, Fred’s focus is firmly on her charitable endeavours and her role as a global citizen. Their paths crossed during the Invictus Games in Sydney last year, while Meghan and Harry were on tour, Fred attended the volleyball match between Denmark and Canada.
“Meghan has led a fascinating international life, working in Argentina at the US Embassy, campaigning for charities all over the world, and of course starring in Suits, which was filmed in Toronto,” says our source.
“Frederik and Mary have a very broad outlook on life and want their children to see things from a global perspective, as Meghan does.”
The Queen bestowed four patronages on Meghan this year, but her advocacy work started well before she met Prince Harry.
Her charity work has also seen the star travel extensively, which is what Fred and Mary want for their kids.
“It’s one of the reasons why they are sending all four children to an international school in Switzerland next year,” explains our source. “Mary has described the idea as a ‘gift’ to her children, something they can learn from and cherish in years to come, establishing contacts and broadening their horizons. “This is something Meghan preaches and I’m sure Frederik and Mary admire that.”