The Australian-born princess and her husband say they were “deeply shaken” by allegations the school ignored physical abuse and bullying.
Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik have pulled their son out of his prestigious high school after former students came forward alleging abuse and bullying were running rife there.
From left, at the back, Denmark’s Prince Christian with his father Crown Prince Frederik and Australian-born Crown Princess Mary. Front row: Prince Vincent, Princess Isabella, and Princess Josephine in April 2022.“We are deeply shaken by the reports that have come out about Herlufsholm recently,” they said. “We have also made it clear that, as parents of a child at the school, we expect that the school will do what it must do to rectify the unacceptable conditions.
The school’s director has since been dismissed and an independent investigation launched. In November, four students were expelled from the campus after allegedly taking part in abuse and filming incidents.
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