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September 23, 2024
Queen Mary had a very busy day on September 23. In the morning Her Majesty attended the National Conference for Health Nurses with the Mary Foundation.
This year’s conference theme was “Violence in the family” and was officially opened with a speech from Her Majesty who has sat as chairman of the foundation since 2007.
In the afternoon, Mary attended the Opera where she honoured seven teachers with the 2024 Teaching Award. This award is given to teachers who excel in their profession.
September 20-22, 2024
September 20, 2024 marked a first for Queen Mary; she began acting as regent for the first time since assuming the title of Queen.
In Denmark, a regent is a person who temporarily rules on behalf of the monarch when the monarch is unable to perform their duties due to absence or incapacity.
And as King Frederik went abroad from September 20 to September 22, Mary stepped up!
September 12, 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted a special reception for Olympic and Paralympic games athletes at Fredensborg Palace. The royal couple were joined by Princess Benedikte of Denmark for the event.
September 11, 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have officially marked the end of the royal sailing season by symbolically disembarking the royal ship Dannebrog in Copenhagen.
August 28, 2024
In honour of their nephew’s birthday, Frederik and Mary shared a sweet family photo on Instagram.
“His Excellency Count Nikolai has a birthday and is turning 25 today,” the royal couple wrote.
August 23, 2024
The King and Queen wrapped up their four-day summer voyage aboard the royal yacht Dannebrog by taking to Instagram to pen a heartfelt message.
“Our country has a lot to offer and we have enjoyed experiencing culture and nature, communities and professional skills on our own,” it read.
“Thank you to everyone who spontaneously and planned shared personal stories, experiences and talents, and to everyone who prepared, held and participated in the past four days. We are deeply touched and filled with good experiences.”
July 25, 2024
Just before the 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off, Frederik and Mary took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Danish Pavilion on the Champs-Élysées.
It was especially sweet considering that the couple first met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
June 24, 2024
The royal couple celebrated their eldest child – Crown Prince Christian – graduating from high school.
“Every year around midsummer, students hatch all over the country. Today it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s turn to experience the very special feeling of freedom that the student cap gives,” Frederik and Mary wrote on Instagram.
May 26, 2024
On May 26, Frederik turned 56. But rather than receiving a gift, he gave Mary one.
The King awarded his wife with the rarely bestowed honour the Grand Commander’s Cross of the Dannebrog.
Currently, only seven living title holders have received it.
April 25, 2024
The first official portrait of Frederik and Mary since they ascended the throne was released in late April.
In the portrait, both Frederik and Mary wear the Order of the Elephant on chains, and Mary wears an emerald tiara.
