Countessmeout
Imperial Majesty
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It is true but back to the 20th century. Nowadays, the man in the family also raises his children, I've seen couples who both work but also both clean the house and cook, including the husband. The stereotype that the women is always at home and just make babies and raise them is pretty much outdated in the 21st century.
Even though CG said he prefered his son over his daughter to be the successor, because man are more suited for the role, I'm quite surprised he didn't look to his cousin Queen Margrethe of Denmark or Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands. They were and are (in case for QM) capable queens who were not inferior than man and they managed to be KING of their people. He had examples of ruling women so close by and still said that, such a shame.
Would add Elizabeth to the list.
It was understandable back in the day when Margrethe came to the throne, there may be concerns about a reigning queen. It was the mindset of those days in the mid 20th century. And unlike the Netherlands (who had queens since the 1890's) and the UK who had reigning queens in the past, Denmark didn't have a history.
But for such an attitude today? Women balance families and jobs just as well as men. With three reigning queens on the throne when CG made the comment, it is amazing he could still be so close minded. Being queen would make Victoria no less a mother. The only time she has to be away from her kids is on tours. If CP was king, Sofia would be no different, she would be expected to accompany him on tours and be away from her kids.