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Mary’s love rival

Princess Mary is feeling more isolated than ever, as her position as Denmark’s best-loved royal is threatened by the growing media profile of Marie Cavallier, her brother-in-law Prince Joachim’s girlfriend.

The two women have had a frosty relationship since Marie began dating Frederik’s brother casually in 2005. The love affair cooled after Marie went public about her newly divorced royal lover, giving details about herself and Joachim to local reporters and embarrassing the palace.

In recent months, however, Marie and Joachim have seriously rekindled their romance, with speculation of a royal engagement.

“Mary can no longer escape the fact this woman is going to be in her life,” points out our royal insider.

“They avoid each other at all costs, and even when they’re forced to be at the same function, they make sure they stay well away from each other…”

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