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Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark are set for a ‘huge pay rise’ after their change of reign in 2024. King Frederik and Queen Mary earned more than £1.5million last year for fulfilling their duties for the Danish royal household. A finance report published by the Danish Palace reported that of that sum, £257,260 was put aside as a direct “grant” for the then Crown Princess Mary. In January, King Frederik ascended to the throne after the former monarch, Queen Margrethe II, abdicated. The Danish royal couple’s joint income, which is covered by the state, also covers the “dependent” members …

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