| How To Find A Consort Fit For A Queen |
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| Written by Dr. Janice Seto | |
| Thursday, 12 April 2007 | |
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Page 3 of 6 2. A Lone Wolf Who Is Leading A Life of His Own: a) Pursuing his own 'interests' 
In contrast, Bernard's son-in-law, the late Prince Claus (consort of Queen Beatrix) had no known affairs and focused on the environment, endearing himself to the people with his acquiring a good command of Dutch. A highly intelligent man, he suffered from depression, perhaps exacerbated by the strictures of court life and the brevity of normal married life before his wife succeeded to the throne. It seems he woke up and realized that what he was allowed to do just wasn’t enough employment of his talents. 
A modern day consort is the late Sir Denis Thatcher (pictured with Diana, Princess of Wales).A wealthy and successful man in his own right, Denis did his own thing in life with a self-assuredness, but supported his wife by not throwing up obstacles and never causing any embarrassment to her, or her government. Margaret Thatcher did not have to worry about Denis's self-esteem. He has sure of himself and, unlike Charles with Diana, simply just proud (rather than jealous) of his wife. He never minded being called Mr Thatcher because that is exactly what he was! |
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