Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Royal Rebel: Princess Isabella's X-rated Festival Fashion Sparks Debate

Princess Isabella's festival outfit was a huge departure from this more recent royal portrait  released in April to commemorate her 18th birthday

Royal Scandal Rocks Denmark: Princess Isabella's X-Rated T-Shirt Stuns Palace Watchers

In a shocking turn of events, 18-year-old Princess Isabella, the eldest child of Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark, has left royal watchers speechless after being spotted wearing an explicit t-shirt at the popular music festival Smukfest. The Danish princess's bold fashion choice has sparked both praise and criticism, with some defending her right to express herself, while others have accused her of crossing a line of decency.

According to eyewitnesses, Princess Isabella was seen rocking a black t-shirt emblazoned with the words "f*ed him yesterday" in Danish, complete with an arrow pointing off to the side. The shocking outfit is a far cry from the princess's usual demure and polished style, which is often compared to that of her chic Australian-born mother.

The eldest daughter of King Frederik and Queen Mary is usually demure in her fashion choices, with Princess Isabella's style more often likened to that of her chic Australian-born mother

But it seems Princess Isabella was just getting started. Sources close to the royal family reveal that she was seen dancing in the crowd with friends during Suspekt's high-energy performance at Smukfest. The Danish hip-hop group is notorious for their explicit and sexual lyrics, which has raised eyebrows among palace insiders.

Joining her sister-in-law-to-be at the music festival was Crown Prince Christian, 19, who seemed to be enjoying the festivities as much as his younger sibling. The two princes were spotted laughing and joking with friends in the crowd, but it's Princess Isabella's bold fashion choice that has stolen the headlines.

"It's a merchandise top from Suspekt," explained a source close to the royal family. "They're a big deal in Denmark right now, and I guess Isabella wanted to show her support."

Princess Isabella looked chic and sophisticated in April 2025, wearing a ball gown to attend a red carpet gala held in honour of her 18th birthday at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen

But not everyone is defending the princess's decision to wear the explicit t-shirt. Danish political commentator Jarl Cordua was quick to speak out against Princess Isabella's fashion choice, calling it "unfitting for the daughter of the king."

"Being royal is an obligation," Cordua wrote in response to a picture of Princess Isabella at the festival. "And it's probably time for someone to tell her that."

But not everyone agrees with Cordua's assessment. Long-time royalist and Danish TV presenter Jim Lyngvild told media outlet BT that he was initially shocked by Princess Isabella's outfit, but after giving it further consideration, he changed his mind.

Princess Isabella has also given hints at being a more modern princess - like when the royal family shared this surprising behind the scenes image of the royal on her phone while dressed in her birthday portrait regalia

"It's the best PR initiative for the Royal House in many, many years," Lyngvild said. "It shows that there is a new king who has, in many ways, an ordinary family that represents today's values."

Lyngvild praised Princess Isabella's bold fashion choice as a reflection of her father's modern approach to monarchy. "The time of the ladies in the hat is over," he quipped. "Princess Isabella is in!"

With Smukfest wrapping up on Sunday, Princess Isabella and Crown Prince Christian will be joining their parents and younger siblings at the Danish royal family's summer retreat, Gråsten Palace. But it remains to be seen how this bold fashion choice will be received by palace insiders.

As one source close to the royal family told thescholarlynote.com: "The Queen is not happy about this. She's always been very strict when it comes to etiquette and protocol. This could have some serious repercussions for Isabella."

But others are quick to defend the princess, saying that she's just trying to be herself and express her individuality.

"Let's face it," said a friend of Princess Isabella's. "Isabella is not your average royal teenager. She's young, free-spirited, and unafraid to take risks. If this causes controversy, so be it."

And with that, the debate rages on. Will Princess Isabella's bold fashion choice be seen as a refreshing breath of fresh air in the staid world of royalty, or will it be met with criticism and disapproval? Only time will tell.

Sources:

  • Sources close to the Danish royal family
  • Thescholarlynote.com