The fabulous drag queen son of Argentina’s president wore a rainbow flag to his father’s inauguration

Dec 13 2019
Written by Nick Duffy

Alberto Fernández with his son Estanislao Fernández (R)

The son of Argentina’s new president rocked a rainbow flag to his dad’s inauguration.

Left-wing leader Alberto Fernández was sworn in on Tuesday as president of Argentina, and was accompanied at the swearing-in ceremony by 24-year-old son, Estanislao Fernández.

The politician’s son – a big name on Argentina’s drag scene who is known as ‘DYHZY’ – kept it moderate for the occasion, but still found time to show his support for equal rights with a rainbow flag.

Estanislao Fernández confirms he was carrying a rainbow flag.

The gesture was noted by local media, who reported that he had been carrying a rainbow-coloured pocket square.

Estanislao responded by showing it off in an Instagram video, joking: “I’d like to clarify that the famous handkerchief that I had… it wasn’t a handkerchief, it was a flag, definitely a flag!”

Same-sex couples can marry in Argentina, but reports of bullying against LGBT+ people are still common.

Estanislao Fernández, who doubles as drag queen DYHZY

However, the young drag artist has had strong support from his father, who has said: “I want for my son the same as any father, for him to be happy.”

He said in a radio interview ahead of the election: “I have pride in my son, how can I not be proud? My son is a rights activist in that community. I would worry if my son was a criminal, but he is a great man.”