She’s just like Mary
While there’s uncertainty over just how Joachim felt about his sister-in-law, there can be no denying he married her carbon copy. The prince began dating Marie, now 46, in 2005 – just one year after Mary said “I do” to Fred – and it didn’t take long for palace insiders to whisper about their startling similarities. Sources pointed out in the Danish media that not only do the women look similar, but Marie quite often dresses just like Mary. Indeed, even royal fans struggle to tell them apart, often confusing them for each other when the palace celebrates their birthdays online – given they’re just a day apart.