May Day Theory

Because Australasia and Denmark had deliberately drawn closer, William and Princess Alexandrine's relationship had warmed rapidly in a short period.

Seeing that things had reached the right stage, Queen Dowager Marie formally proposed a marriage alliance to the Danish Royal Family on behalf of the Australasian Royal Family, and the Danish Royal Family readily agreed.

On April 27, 1929, the Australasian Royal Family and the Danish Royal Family officially announced William and Alexandrine's engagement, publicly stating that the two would be engaged in the second half of the year, around October.

Almost at the same time, the governments of both countries expressed their congratulations on the marriage alliance between the two royal families. The Australasian Government also publicly invited the Danish Government to visit Australasia for diplomatic talks on further cooperation.

The Danish Government naturally accepted with delight. Unless an invitation from a great power was a prelude to war, no country would refuse it.

Moreover, establishing cooperation with Australasia was entirely advantageous for Denmark. The Danish Government naturally would not miss out on such a windfall.

The Australasian Government's move was actually a unilateral decision by Prime Minister Raul. It not only supported the Royal Family's prestige but also told the Danish Royal Family that the marriage partner they had chosen was the right one.

Although the marriage alliance between two highly important kingdoms would not greatly alter the global situation, it was still good news for the European Royal Family.

A large number of countries sent their congratulations to both nations, including great powers such as the United Kingdom and France.

The British people were actually rather disappointed. George V had originally intended to deepen ties with Australasia and promote a marriage alliance between the two countries.

Although Arthur was a direct member of the British Royal Family,