I couldn't have put it better myself, well done. It's true that the press sensationized the matter. As you rightly pointed out alex is only acting within the bounds of the pre-nup she signed when she married Joachim.
I bet it was a gamble (on part of the press and the one who leaked the pria-nup details) that the minute that the findings were known, aspersions would be thrown upon Alex because of the timing of the divorce.
Very few would remember how hard Alex worked for denmark and what occured (both said and unsaid) when things weren't dandy between them. there would be plenty whom wouldn't let sleeping dogs lie.
It reminds me of the times of old divorce wasn't an option, theystuck it out until death did they part (Not that the parties concerned didn't do their best.) Back in those days it was the lady whom would have lost her standing irrevocably, in the event of divorce. So in this age Women are better provided for in this case.
The difference now is that CP Mary's pre-nup has changed from the one that Alex has to one that would make it worth her while to remain married. Although the same Pre-nup redraft would still amply provide for her in the the event (I hope it doesn't happen) of divorce. Having said that many could have argued that the timing of the pria-nuptual redraft, was poor. But hey hindsight sometimes is a pain in the behind.
I still can't help feeling that it is a kneejerk reaction to more things than, Alexandra and joachim's impending divorce and settlement alone. Although I could be wrong.
My question is why wasn't that the matter kept between the parties concerned, thereby the parties concerened and the country would only remember the good times. As history has shown certain private things placed into the public domain (of the press,) have made things more untenuable. I really hope that an ammicable arrangement acan be reached.
Fashionista100 said:
Boy, times change. I remember when Alex could do no wrong and everyone thought Mary was the "golddigger." I don't think Alex took advantage of Joachim at all. First off, they both had lawyers. If his lawyer had half a brain he would have told him to put in monetary amounts. Joachim knew Alex could pick any house she wants. Two, Joachim is not destitute b/c of the divorce. Three, Alex still works, she has worked long and hard for Denmark. If she wants to take it slow for a year or two to recoup, so be it. Her own home is not overly extravagant. It had to be remolded and furnished. Security needed to be upgraded for her and the children. There are very few places they could have gone. She needed a place in the capitol for work. She is very involved in her charities. Now is Mary's time and Alex is stepping aside for the time being and taking care of herself. She's earned it. No one worked as hard as Alex for Denmark for years after she came on the scene. Alex wouldn't take advantage of Denmark and Denmark wouldn't leave Alex in the cold.
I could certainly understand that 
(just kidding) All I meant was that when I first saw her engagement ring, I didn't think it was something sooo fabulous as her position would dictate, please don't go on another pro-mary tangen, it's really enough up untill now yes I can see she is classy etc. I just have memories when I was a girl how everyone went gaga over Dianas engagement ring, and how special and unique Maxima's ring is. and I was just voicing my opinion, which I am entitled to...
