UNFPA's State of World Population Report 2019

Monday, May 6th

On Monday Crown Princess Mary arrived to Gefion Gymnasium in Copenhagen to attend the presentation of UNPFA's State of World Population Report. She was warmly welcomed by Danish Minister of Development, Ulla Tørnæs and Rector, Birgitte Vedersø. With flowers, smiles and handshakes the Crown Princess arrived to Gefion Gymnasium.

The State of World Population Report is an annual occasion hosted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). What makes the report notable, is its attention to focus on development and trends in the world population.

Crown Princess Mary has been involved in the work of the United Nations Population Fund for quite some years. She has attended the presentation of their State of World Population Report both in 2013, here, 2014, here, 2016, here and 2017, here. Her attending was a huge success. Both students and other attendances loved her.

Anniversary party at DTU

Friday, May 3rd

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary arrived to Lyngby to attend the anniversary party at DTU (Technical University of Denmark). The royal couple were warmly welcomed by Chairman of the Board, Per Falholt and Rector, Anders O. Bjarklev.

DTU is leading in developing and using science and technical science for the benefit of society. Every year the university hand over Julius Thomsens golden medal to honor and promote engineering research.

The Crown Prince Couple watched the presentation of this years winners and had the chance to congratulate all of them afterwards. Ib Chorkendorff was given Julius Thomsens golden medal. This Year's Students Startup was given to 'Paragit Sleeve' - a product that helps diagnose Parkinson's patients.

More than 1,400 students and employees attended the ceremony and following party.

On the cover of 'IN'

Crown Princess Mary is interviewed in the Danish fashion and lifestyle magazine 'IN' the month of May. She has been interview about sustainability and sustainable solutions in the fashion industry. For her it is, among others, about making it easier for consumers to make better choices when it comes tom sustainable fashion. Also the process of how clothes are made and reused have great importance for the Crown Princess. The interview also includes 10 new photos by France Voigt. The Crown Princess embrace beautiful outfits from both By Malene Birger, Kenth Fredin and Rotate.

Celebrating Princess Benedikte

Monday, April 29th

In the morning Crown Princess Mary visited WHO's Regional Office of Europe in the UN-City in Copenhagen. She payed a visit to the organisation as patron. As part of the visit Crown Princess Mary was briefed about WHO's ongoing activities to improve healthcare and livingstandards, here.

On occasion of Princess Benedikte's 75th birthday was held a dinner at Amalienborg to celebrate the Princess. Queen Margrethe hosted the dinner, where family and friends were invited. Among the guests were Queen Anne-Marie, Princess Alexandra, Princess Nathalie and the Crown Prince Couple.

Both Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were in a splendid mood, as the Queen and birthday girl were. They were all smiles and happy eyes.

Let us wish Princess Benedikte a happy birthday and congratulate her on behalf of her big day. On occasion of her 75th birthday Princess Benedikte also published a new book and opened an exhibition at Koldinghus in Kolding.