As I understand and interpret Frederik's comment:
This was clearly
QMII's decision - and Frederik was at best only marginally involved and that he more or less grudgingly accept the decision, because the Monarch has spoken. (I noticed that he did not use the word: mother.) And that's it!
The decision cannot and will not be changed (or modified) - at least not while QMII is on the throne. (He can hardly say he intends to look into the matter when he becomes king. Nor that he disagree with the decision. If indeed he does, that is.)
It is my clear impression that Frederik fully supports the
core of the decision. That is to reduce the number of titled/full DRF members. (
How is of course an open question and open for debate.)
It is also my impression that Frederik show sympathy for his brother. (Again, he can hardly say it publicly if he disagree with QMII.) And that Joachim's strong reaction was unexpected.
But it's also a: Sorry, Joachim. Accept it and live with it.
- So the ball is now on Joachim and not least Alexandra's half of the field.
Their reaction will determine whether this will continue to be a public spectacle or not.
But they will
not get anything more than face to face sympathy from M&F.
It will be interesting to see whether J&M will show up for future royal events, like the Grand New Year Court and QMII being celebrated by the public on 12th November - or whether they will "excuse" themselves.
If we do not see at least J&M at the New Year Court then we can be sure that there is a deep bitterness between Joachim and his family and QMII.
It will also be most interesting to see the balcony appearance 16th April next year. - Because normally only the full titled members of the DRF appear together on the balcony - and until 1st January that included Joachim's children. Even Benedikte usually stay off the balcony.
So will Nikolai and Felix be there?
None of Joachim's children?
Only Athena and Henrik, because they are still children?
Or will J&M and all the children stay off the balcony? - That to me will indicate a very deep, public and I dare say official bitterness within the family.
Well, Iceflower and Polyesco's translations are spot on.