Princess Mary's father-in-law rushed to hospital
Prince Henrik of Denmark has been rushed to hospital due to complications from a previous surgery.
The 83-year-old was enjoying a holiday in France with several other members of the royal family when he was taken to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark.
It is not known when Princess Mary’s father-in-law will discharged from the hospital.
On Monday, the palace said in a statement, “His Royal Highness Prince Henrik was admitted to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen yesterday evening after suffering pain in his right leg.”
“The reason for the hospitalisation is progressive pain following surgery the Prince had in mid-July, when the Prince's right groin was operated on and balloon angioplasty was performed in his right pelvic artery.”
“The prince is being treated medicinally, and additional surgical procedures are not expected at present. It is uncertain how long the Prince will be hospitalised at Rigshospitalet."
The Prince’s hospital visit follows controversial comments he made about his burial.
Prince Henrik announced that he did not intend to be buried with his wife, Queen Magrethe II, because he was never made King Consort.
The pair married in 1967 and over the years, Henrik has voiced his frustration over the matter.
"It is no secret that the Prince for many years has been unhappy with his role and the title he has been awarded in the Danish monarchy. This discontent has grown more and more in recent years," the Royal Danish House's director of communications told BT.