With a smartphone in hand and a tiara on her head, Isabella of Denmark shows that the new generation of royalty is more connected to modern times
Princess Isabella of Denmark, daughter of King Frederik X and Queen Mary — the first Australian queen in history — recently turned 18. To mark the occasion, her official portrait was released, which caught attention for one unconventional detail: the young princess is holding her phone.
In an elegant pose with a vibrant orange dress, blue sash, and a tiara inherited from her grandmother, Isabella appeared ready to follow tradition. But the smartphone in her hands brought a contrast that charmed many internet users, who praised the naturalness of the image. After all, separating a teenager from their phone is already a tough task — let alone a princess.
This gesture may have broken an old protocol, but let’s be honest: when the rules of the monarchy were written, iPhones didn’t exist. Instead of pretending to live in another era, Isabella showed that being royal today also means being online.
Although institutions like the monarchy are known for adhering to strict rules, over the years, various members of royalty have demonstrated some flexibility. For example, the late Queen Elizabeth II broke protocol in 1997 when she bowed in front of Princess Diana’s coffin. The current King Charles also opted for a more personal approach in his last Christmas speech, recorded outside the royal palaces, in an old hospital chapel — a gesture to show empathy for the difficulties the family was facing.
Source and images: LadBible / Instagram/@detdanskekongehus. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
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