New official gala portraits

updated

25 April 2024 

Following the change of throne in January, the first official gala portraits have now been published of King Frederik and Queen Mary! The portraits were taken in the Green Hall at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen. 

The moment was captured by talented photographer Steen Evald. He is the master of some of my favourite portraits of the royal family - like the couple's wedding photos and those taken on occasion of their 5th anniversary in 2009. Huge fan of Evald's work.

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Inauguration of hiking route in Hannenov Forest

22 April 2024

Queen Mary participated the inauguration of the new siding route 'Virketvolden' in Hannenov Forest on Falster. She was accompanied by Naturstyelsen's Forest Manager Jane Skov Lind, who also welcomed the Queen and introduced to her the new 5 kilometer hiking route.

Just before the official inauguration, she was given a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' - to say hi to the five year old pygmy horned owl Silje. Its owner Jetter Jørgesen brought with her, her owl Silje to meet the Queen and the two of them were given a magnificent experience.

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Princess Isabella's 17th birthday!

21 April 2024

Our beloved Princess Isabella celebrate her 17th birthday today! Imagine how time went by and now she is already 17 years old. It has been a pleasure following the young Princess and I look forward to see how her fure turns out.

Congratulations to Princess Isabella on her birthday 🎂 

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Aalborg University's 50th anniversary

19 April 2024

Queen Mary attended the grand celebration of Aalborg University's 50th anniversary. The celebration took place at Musikkens Hus in Aalborg.

She was welcomed by Rector Per Michael Johansen, Deputy Rector Anne Marie Kanstrup, Chairman of the Board André Rogaczewki and flower girl Salma Sherzai - student at Aalborg University.

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Visit at 'Bostedet Aars' in Aars

19 April 2024

She was about the attend the 50th birthday celebration of Aalborg University. Last minute, Queen Mary said yes to be visiting 'Bostedet Aars' in Aars after a personal invitation from City Council at Bostedet Aars.

'Bostedet Aars' is a 40 minutes ride from Aalborg and house 41 patients. It is regional housing offer that is aimed at adults with severe mental disorders.

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Queen Margrethe celebrate her 84th birthday at Fredensborg

16 April 2024

The Queen was suppose to celebrate her 84th birthday a bit different than it turned out. Due to the devastating fire at the historical building 'Børsen' in Copenhagen, she celebrated her birthday at a private hosting at Fredensborg.

King Frederik, Queen Mary and Princess Benedikte accompanied Queen Margrethe, when showing at the stairs at Fredensborg where she was honored by Danes and the Royal Life Guard.

Photographer Keld Navntoft captured the Queen in a couple of new official photos presented on occasion of her birthday.

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Meeting with the Ukrainian First Lady

15 April 2024

On Monday, Queen Mary hosted a meeting with the Ukrainian First Lady Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska at Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg.

The First Lady is visiting Copenhagen on occasion of the event 'Ukraine Investment Forum' taking place at Industries Hus. She gave the opening speech.

Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska was accompanied by Bo Tengberg - the husband of the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

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Meeting with the Psychiatry Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation

12 April 2024

Queen Mary met with representatives from the Psychiatry Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation to discuss their collaboration to help for children and young people with mental illnesses requiring treatment.

Survey shows that mental wellbeing is a major challenge among children and young people. 15% end up with a mental disorder before they are 18 years old according to Sundhedsstyrelsen. It is time for some changes.

The Queen is patron of the Psychiatry Foundation.

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The 'Specialists' 20th anniversary

09 April 2024

Queen Mary attended the 20th anniversary celebration of the 'Specialists'. The anniversary took place at the Museum of National History in Copenhagen.

The Specialists work to embrace the workforce and qualities of people with autism in businesses in Denmark.

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Inauguration of 'Jægersborg Fence'

07 April 2024

Queen Mary attended the inauguration of the south part of 'Jægersborg Fence' in Nærum. This part of the forest is untouched and grow wild.

At the inauguration, the Queen gave a little speech and by that revealed a new logo of King Frederik X "guarding" the gate to the southern part of Jægersborg. She also released a couple of deers as a symbol of the inauguration.

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75th anniversary of the Danish Home Guard

03 April 2024

Queen Mary attended the 75th anniversary of Danish Home Guard. She gave a speech on the occasion and handed over a very special medal. It was given to Kurt Dose - the last member of the original Home Guard.

The ceremony and parade took place at the Freedom Museum in Copenhagen.

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