From Australian ad executive to Denmark's future Queen: The fairytale life of Princess Mary
1 year, 2 months ago

From Australian ad executive to Denmark's future Queen: The fairytale life of Princess Mary

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Queen Margrethe, had earlier announced that she was stepping down as the ruling monarch of Denmark. An advertising executive Denmark’s popular Australian-born Crown Princess Mary will cap a real-life fairytale Sunday when she becomes queen after her husband Crown Prince Frederik accedes to the throne. Also Read: Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down: A look back at other royal abdications The future queen, born Mary Donaldson, brought a breath of fresh air to the monarchy and dazzled Danes when she married into the royal family. A poll published by Danish television TV2 in December declared Mary Denmark’s third-most popular royal, behind the immensely popular queen and Frederik. Half an hour later, someone came up to me and said, ‘Do you know who these people are?’” Frederik meanwhile told daily Kristeligt Dagblad that meeting Mary was “not only a rush of love, but also the feeling of having met my soulmate.” After a discreet long-distance relationship and numerous under-the-radar visits, the couple became officially engaged in October 2003 and married on 14 May, 2004 in Copenhagen Cathedral.

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King Frederik and Queen Mary put on united front as they announce major award ceremony rebrand - one year on from monarch's 'affair' scandal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

King Frederik and Queen Mary put on united front as they announce major award ceremony rebrand - one year on from monarch's 'affair' scandal

Daily Mail  

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark put on a united front last night as they announced a major rebrand of their Crown Prince Couple's Awards - one year after the monarch's 'affair' scandal. King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark put on a united front at the Crown Prince Couple's Awards last night The stylish royal teamed her designer …

Queen Margrethe of Denmark, 84, undertakes first engagement since being hospitalised following a fall
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Queen Margrethe of Denmark, 84, undertakes first engagement since being hospitalised following a fall

Daily Mail  

The royal returned to work to present the Ebbe Munck award in Copenhagen Queen Margrethe of Denmark appeared in very positive spirits on Tuesday as she undertook her first engagement since being hospitalised two months ago. Queen Margrethe of Denmark appeared in very positive spirits on Tuesday as she undertook her first engagement since being hospitalised two months ago The …

Denmark's Queen Mary and King Frederik join Sweden's Princess Victoria and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway at lavish state dinner in Berlin
5 months ago

Denmark's Queen Mary and King Frederik join Sweden's Princess Victoria and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway at lavish state dinner in Berlin

Daily Mail  

Denmark's Queen Mary and King Frederik today joined the Norwegian royals and the future king and queen of Sweden for a state dinner in Berlin, Germany. Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit picked a printed white dress for the occasion that comes days after the Royal House announced the 51-year-old had restarted treatment for her chronic lung condition. Denmark's Queen Mary and …

King Frederik of Denmark gives a health update on his mother Queen Margrethe, 84, after she was hospitalised following a fall
6 months ago

King Frederik of Denmark gives a health update on his mother Queen Margrethe, 84, after she was hospitalised following a fall

Daily Mail  

The queen, 86, fell at her home on the island of Zealand King Frederik of Denmark has given a health update on his mother, Queen Margrethe, after she was hospitalised following a fall. She is pictured last week in at the Karen Blixen Museum in Copenhagen The Danish Queen was succeeded by her eldest son Frederik pictured with his Australian-born …

Danish King Frederik and his Australian-born wife visit Sweden on their first official trip abroad
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Danish King Frederik and his Australian-born wife visit Sweden on their first official trip abroad

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s King Frederik X arrived in Stockholm on Monday with his Australian-born wife Queen Mary, as they begin their first official visit abroad as new Danish monarchs. In the Swedish capital, Frederik and Mary were first greeted by Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel, who boarded the Danish royal yacht Dannebrog. They then took the …

Frederik and Mary's brave faces: King of Denmark says having his wife by his side was the 'highlight' of his coronation as couple ignore rumours of rift and put on a loving display as they arrive at s
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Frederik and Mary's brave faces: King of Denmark says having his wife by his side was the 'highlight' of his coronation as couple ignore rumours of rift and put on a loving display as they arrive at s

Daily Mail  

King Frederik of Denmark said that having his wife Queen Mary by his side was the 'highlight' of his 'overwhelming' coronation ceremony, amid rumours the couple is dealing with marital struggles. The couple shared a loving gaze at each other whilst onstage yesterday, amid rumours of marital struggles The royal couple looked in high spirits as they greeted fans who …

First official portrait of King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark released since ascending the throne
11 months ago

First official portrait of King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark released since ascending the throne

ABC  

The first official gala portrait of King Frederik X of Denmark and his Australian-born wife Queen Mary has been released. Taken at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, it is the first photo of Mary wearing the crown jewels as queen since ascending the throne in January. Queen Mary of Denmark wears an emerald set with a tiara, necklace earrings and a …

Queen Mary of Denmark steps out solo again as she opens a deer park in Copenhagen after fans speculate someone 'stayed away' from their Easter holiday
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Queen Mary of Denmark steps out solo again as she opens a deer park in Copenhagen after fans speculate someone 'stayed away' from their Easter holiday

Daily Mail  

Queen Mary of Denmark looked typically stylish today as she joined Denmark's Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke to open a Deer Park in Copenhagen, amid rumours that she dropped out of a planned trip with her husband Prince Frederik. Queen Mary of Denmark looked typically stylish today as she joined Denmark's Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke to open a Deer Park in …

Denmark’s new king and queen to visit Scandinavian monarchies on 1st foreign state tour
1 year, 1 month ago

Denmark’s new king and queen to visit Scandinavian monarchies on 1st foreign state tour

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s new King Frederik X who was proclaimed king on Jan. 14, and his Australian-born wife Queen Mary will travel to Sweden and Norway in May on their first foreign state tour, the palace said Friday. Danish monarchs traditionally traveled to another Scandinavian country first, but Frederik’s solo visit to Poland last week was planned before his …

Queen Mary of Denmark, 52, shares sweet photo with her father John Donaldson to mark her first birthday on the throne - after photos of King Frederik's night out with a Mexican socialite rocked the mo
1 year, 1 month ago

Queen Mary of Denmark, 52, shares sweet photo with her father John Donaldson to mark her first birthday on the throne - after photos of King Frederik's night out with a Mexican socialite rocked the mo

Daily Mail  

Queen Mary of Denmark has shared a sweet photo with her father John Donaldson to mark her 52nd birthday - after photos of King Frederik's night out with a Mexican socialite rocked the monarchy. In the caption of the Instagram post, the Royal Household revealed that Queen Mary's 13-year-old son Prince Vincent took the sweet photo Pictured: Former university lecturer …

Why Queen Mary's teen son will rule Denmark instead of her while King Frederik is out of the country
1 year, 1 month ago

Why Queen Mary's teen son will rule Denmark instead of her while King Frederik is out of the country

Daily Mail  

Prince Christian of Denmark is acting as head of state while his father King Frederik X is out of the country. As the King's eldest son, Christian is 'deputy regency' and the head of state role falls to him before Frederik's wife Queen Mary. The role is the first independent task he has undertaken since Queen Margrethe's abdication Historian and …

EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT: The new Queen of Denmark
1 year, 1 month ago

EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT: The new Queen of Denmark

Daily Mail  

The new Queen of Denmark. Her husband Frederik’s mother – 83-year-old Queen Margrethe – stepped down two weeks ago then he was crowned King, which makes her Queen. …he allegedly said: ‘In the 12th century, after much savage fighting, the marauding Vikings were driven out of Scotland.’ If we’re getting into who else has a claim on the Queen of …

Margrethe of Denmark's abdication was 'damage control' and a 'strategic move' to make her daughter-in-law Queen and avoid 'Mary divorcing Frederik' following 'affair' rumours, claims royal expert
1 year, 2 months ago

Margrethe of Denmark's abdication was 'damage control' and a 'strategic move' to make her daughter-in-law Queen and avoid 'Mary divorcing Frederik' following 'affair' rumours, claims royal expert

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe used her New Year's Eve speech to announce her abdication There's nothing quite like a meddling mother-in-law - and it appears even a Queen isn't above trying to interfere with her son and daughter-in-law's relationship if it arguably means it will save the future of her country's monarchy. Potential tensions possibly still in Frederik and Mary's marriage were …

Who is Prince Christian? Meet Queen Mary's royal baby turned Denmark's teenage heir to the throne
1 year, 2 months ago

Who is Prince Christian? Meet Queen Mary's royal baby turned Denmark's teenage heir to the throne

ABC  

An 18-year-old boy hands his grandmother her walking stick and watches her leave with a smile — her exit puts him one step closer to becoming king. Denmark's Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent pose for a photograph after Prince Christian's confirmation ceremony at Fredensborg Castle Church, Denmark May …

After King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark's balcony PDA was dubbed forced, how an uneasy public kiss can be the sign of trouble in paradise
1 year, 2 months ago

After King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark's balcony PDA was dubbed forced, how an uneasy public kiss can be the sign of trouble in paradise

Daily Mail  

It's no doubt supposed to be a show of public affection to reassure onlookers that all is well in their marriage - but kisses shared between Europe's royal couples don't always go to plan. But Denmark's new King and Queen aren't the only royal couple to suffer an awkward kiss in public - especially when surrounded by rumours of trouble …

Denmark's new Crown Prince Christian and his cheeky siblings stole the show as they celebrated their parents' King Frederik and Queen Mary's big day
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's new Crown Prince Christian and his cheeky siblings stole the show as they celebrated their parents' King Frederik and Queen Mary's big day

Daily Mail  

Denmark's royal children were star of the show a power transference of Crown Although yesterday was all about the adults as Crown Prince Frederik took the Crown to become King of Denmark, for some, all eyes were on the royal children, who were snapped having fun on the balcony at Amalienborg Palace after making their initial appearance at Christiansborg. During …

Arise, King Frederik and Queen Mary: Couple visit parliament on their first day as new monarchs of Denmark - and are joined by Queen Margrethe and Prince Joachim in a sign the family feud has thawed
1 year, 2 months ago

Arise, King Frederik and Queen Mary: Couple visit parliament on their first day as new monarchs of Denmark - and are joined by Queen Margrethe and Prince Joachim in a sign the family feud has thawed

Daily Mail  

The new king and queen looked delighted in their first official engagement The new king and queen of Denmark arrived in parliament as they performed their first official engagement in their new roles today. Queen Mary, 51, in a blue skirt suit and dress hat tiptoed up the stairs into Christiansborg Palace - the Danish parliament - in stilettos Clutching …

King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark’s new monarch
1 year, 2 months ago

King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark’s new monarch

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s new King Frederik X visited the Danish parliament Monday, on his first formal day on the job, a day after his mother, Queen Margrethe, abdicated after 52 years on the throne. “We begin our responsible work as Denmark’s king in the belief that the Danish parliament will meet us in joint work for the good of …

The truth about Mary's 'sad' carriage ride: After royal watchers expressed concern for the new Danish queen after her marriage to King Frederik was rocked by his night out with a Mexican socialite, a
1 year, 2 months ago

The truth about Mary's 'sad' carriage ride: After royal watchers expressed concern for the new Danish queen after her marriage to King Frederik was rocked by his night out with a Mexican socialite, a

Daily Mail  

Queen Mary of Denmark appeared 'relieved and tired' in her celebratory carriage ride following the abdication of Queen Margrethe on Sunday, a body language expert has claimed. Princess Mary shows off her engagement ring to the media during a press conference at Fredensborg Castle October 8, 2003 Frederik and Mary married on May 14, 2004 at Copenhagen Cathedral, with the …

Denmark's new King Frederik kisses Queen Mary as he's proclaimed monarch I WATCH
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's new King Frederik kisses Queen Mary as he's proclaimed monarch I WATCH

India TV News  

Copenhagen: Denmark's King Frederik X ascended the throne on Sunday, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch, with big crowds gathered in the capital to witness history. Margrethe, 83, stunned the nation on New Year's Eve when she announced she planned to become the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to voluntarily …

Like mother, like son! How Queen Margrethe II commenced her reign exactly 52 years ago... And today, she passed the crown to her son, King Frederik X
1 year, 2 months ago

Like mother, like son! How Queen Margrethe II commenced her reign exactly 52 years ago... And today, she passed the crown to her son, King Frederik X

Daily Mail  

Copenhagen's streets were filled to the brim with excited crowds as Denmark today welcomed the former Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary as its new King and Queen. Archive photos show the young princess, then 31, stood at the balcony at Christiansborg Palace - just like her son did today - as the then-Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag proclaimed …

Princess Josephine, 13, is the Danish royal family's 'Prince Louis', body language expert says - as cheeky young royal steals the show on palace balcony as her mother and father are crowned King and Q
1 year, 2 months ago

Princess Josephine, 13, is the Danish royal family's 'Prince Louis', body language expert says - as cheeky young royal steals the show on palace balcony as her mother and father are crowned King and Q

Daily Mail  

The children of King Frederik and Queen Mary joined their parents on balcony Thirteen-year-old Princess Josephine is the Danish royals' 'version of Prince Louis', a body language expert has said. Thirteen-year-old Princess Josephine is the Danish royals' 'version of Prince Louis', a body language expert has said The children had also earlier joined their parents on the balcony of Christiansborg …

Watch live: Denmark’s Frederik becomes King as Queen Margrethe abdicates throne
1 year, 2 months ago

Watch live: Denmark’s Frederik becomes King as Queen Margrethe abdicates throne

The Independent  

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Long live the Queen! Mary of Denmark is elegant in an all-white ensemble as she shares a kiss with her husband on the balcony of Christiansborg Castle
1 year, 2 months ago

Long live the Queen! Mary of Denmark is elegant in an all-white ensemble as she shares a kiss with her husband on the balcony of Christiansborg Castle

Daily Mail  

Mary of Denmark was elegant in an all-white ensemble as she appeared on the balcony at Christiansborg Castle today to formally become Queen. The abdication of Queen Margrethe II is well under way, and Australian-born Mary and her husband Crown Prince Frederik have succeeded the throne of Denmark Mary and Frederik were joined by their four children: Christian, Isabella, Vincent …

King Frederik X asks for the support of his 'beloved wife' and family in emotional first speech after being crowned - and promises to be a modern monarch 'of tomorrow' - as he seals the moment with a
1 year, 2 months ago

King Frederik X asks for the support of his 'beloved wife' and family in emotional first speech after being crowned - and promises to be a modern monarch 'of tomorrow' - as he seals the moment with a

Daily Mail  

Video captured Margrethe listening to public sing to her outside Amalienborg An emotional King Frederik promised to be a modern monarch 'of tomorrow' as he asked his 'beloved wife' and family for support during a new reign - but a body language expert has questioned how 'spontaneous' his kiss with Queen Mary was, as he sealed the moment with a …

Charles and Camilla send Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Mary their 'best wishes' as they become King and Queen of Denmark - and pay tribute to Margrethe's 'many years of service - while British mo
1 year, 2 months ago

Charles and Camilla send Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Mary their 'best wishes' as they become King and Queen of Denmark - and pay tribute to Margrethe's 'many years of service - while British mo

Daily Mail  

King Charles and Queen Camilla have sent their 'very best wishes' to the newly crowned King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark as they have today ascended the throne - while the British monarchs enjoyed a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral. King Charles and Queen Camilla have sent their 'very best wishes' to the newly crowned …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication. Her son becomes king
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication. Her son becomes king

Hindustan Times  

Denmark’s prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son. Wearing a magenta outfit, Margrethe signed her abdication during a meeting with the Danish Cabinet at the Christiansborg Palace, a vast …

'God save the King': Queen Margrethe II's last words before leaving State of Council - where she SIGNED her abdication after 52 years on the throne - are revealed, according to reports... as she heads
1 year, 2 months ago

'God save the King': Queen Margrethe II's last words before leaving State of Council - where she SIGNED her abdication after 52 years on the throne - are revealed, according to reports... as she heads

Daily Mail  

Video captured Margrethe listening to public sing to her outside Amalienborg Queen Margrethe II has signed her historic abdication after 52 years as monarch, Danish broadcaster DR has said - and BBC reports say that her poignant last words before leaving the Council of State were: 'God save the King'. Pictured at the Council of State meeting Denmark's former Queen …

How Queen Margrethe of Denmark stripped her own grandchildren of their titles - who will miss out on their aunt and uncle taking the throne because they're busy with school
1 year, 2 months ago

How Queen Margrethe of Denmark stripped her own grandchildren of their titles - who will miss out on their aunt and uncle taking the throne because they're busy with school

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe stripped four of her grandchildren of their royal titles in 2022 The abdication of Queen Margrethe II will be formalised in Denmark today - but some Royal Family members won't be able to miss school to attend the historic event, even if it's to see their uncle be crowned King. Queen Margrethe announced her abdication on New Year's …

New Queen Mary of Denmark has a lot in common with Kate Middleton, from twin styling to big broods and fairytale romances (and don't forget those awkward in-laws!)
1 year, 2 months ago

New Queen Mary of Denmark has a lot in common with Kate Middleton, from twin styling to big broods and fairytale romances (and don't forget those awkward in-laws!)

Daily Mail  

Set to take the throne in just a week's time, Princess Mary of Denmark is certainly bringing a breathe of fresh air into the monarchy. Queen Mary and the Princess of Wales have been dubbed 'royal style sisters' and are often compared Kate posed alongside Queen Margrethe II and Crown Princess Mary inside the royal palace, on the second day …

Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates
1 year, 2 months ago

Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son. Queen Margrethe II has become Denmark's first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she handed over …

A royal first: Australia celebrates Princess Mary’s historic rise to be queen in Denmark
1 year, 2 months ago

A royal first: Australia celebrates Princess Mary’s historic rise to be queen in Denmark

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — For the first time, Australians find themselves on the brink of witnessing one of their own, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, rise to the rank of queen when her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, is proclaimed king of that European nation Sunday. The 51-year-old Crown Princess Mary’s unlikely journey from Tasmania to European royalty as the world’s first Australian-born …

Mary and Frederik's proclamation will be a no-frills affair. It's all part of their clever plan for a Danish 'bicycle monarchy'
1 year, 2 months ago

Mary and Frederik's proclamation will be a no-frills affair. It's all part of their clever plan for a Danish 'bicycle monarchy'

ABC  

Denmark's historic royal handover will be marked with a simple ceremony and just a touch of spectacle, but it's this unfussy approach that many believe keeps the monarchy so popular. How Frederik and Mary will be crowned: Sunday 11:35pm AEDT: Crown Prince Frederik and Mary go to Christiansborg Palace Crown Prince Frederik and Mary go to Christiansborg Palace Monday midnight …

Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after queen steps down
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after queen steps down

Al Jazeera  

The succession was formalised the moment Queen Margrethe II signed the formal declaration of her abdication. Denmark’s King Frederik X has ascended the throne, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who has formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch. Margrethe, 83, stunned the nation on New Year’s Eve when she announced she planned to become the first Danish monarch in …

Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s soon-to-be king?
1 year, 2 months ago

Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s soon-to-be king?

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — As a teenager, Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight and wondered whether there was any way he could avoid becoming king. FILE - Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik walks on stage, during the opening of the United Nation's new Climate Centre, The United Nations Environment Program, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, April 26, 2022. FILE …

How Princess Mary of Denmark cracked the style code for European royals - as she prepares to be Queen next Sunday!
1 year, 2 months ago

How Princess Mary of Denmark cracked the style code for European royals - as she prepares to be Queen next Sunday!

Daily Mail  

It's not hard to see why Catherine, Princess of Wales and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark draw so many comparisons. Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary meet Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan in October, 2017 Prince Albert II and his wife Princess Charlene of Monaco arrive with Prince Jacques, to …

Denmark’s queen makes one last public appearance before stepping down in a rare abdication
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark’s queen makes one last public appearance before stepping down in a rare abdication

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Europe’s longest reigning monarch Queen Margrethe rode through Denmark’s capital Thursday in a gilded, horse-drawn coach as she concluded her final public New Year’s before her abdication later this month. Margrethe rode in the so-called Gold Coach — pulled by six white horses — that is used when the monarch rides from the royal residence at the …

Danish queen in her last public appearance before she steps down in rare abdication
1 year, 2 months ago

Danish queen in her last public appearance before she steps down in rare abdication

The Independent  

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Denmark’s queen makes last public appearance before stepping down in rare abdication
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark’s queen makes last public appearance before stepping down in rare abdication

LA Times  

Queen Margrethe waves from a horse-drawn coach on a ride to the Danish parliament building in Copenhagen on Thursday. Europe’s longest-reigning monarch, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, rode through her country’s capital Thursday in a gilded, horse-drawn coach as she concluded her last New Year celebrations before her abdication later this month. Thousands braved the freezing temperatures, strong winds, snow and …

Denmark's Princess Mary learned deportment skills in Sydney preparing the soon-to-be queen for royal life
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's Princess Mary learned deportment skills in Sydney preparing the soon-to-be queen for royal life

ABC  

Just months after Mary Donaldson met her future husband, and soon-to-be king, she decided to "transform herself, and her life". The Tasmanian-born luxury real estate agent was living in Sydney when she met Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik by chance while he was visiting for the Olympic Games late in 2000. Mary was living in Bondi Junction when her flatmate invited …

'Queen Mary' takes centre stage! Danish Prince Frederik's Aussie-born wife shines as the royal family turn out for annual New Year's dinner a day after reigning Queen Margrethe abdicated 'to put her w
1 year, 2 months ago

'Queen Mary' takes centre stage! Danish Prince Frederik's Aussie-born wife shines as the royal family turn out for annual New Year's dinner a day after reigning Queen Margrethe abdicated 'to put her w

Daily Mail  

Princess Mary was shining as she took centre stage at the Danish Royal Family's annual New Year's Day banquet hours after it was revealed she is set to become the first Australian-born queen. NEW QUEEN: All eye were on the new Queen as she arrived at the annual New Year's dinner at the Palace at Amalienborg, Copenhagen, tonight HISTORIC REIGN: …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe broke 'invisible pact' between Scandinavian monarchs to never abdicate, royal expert says - but could her shock announcement cause a domino effect in Sweden and Norway?
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe broke 'invisible pact' between Scandinavian monarchs to never abdicate, royal expert says - but could her shock announcement cause a domino effect in Sweden and Norway?

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe of Denmark shocked royal watchers around the world as she rang in the new year by announcing her abdication following 52 years on the throne. Then-Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, then-Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Prince Joachim of Denmark arrive for the Queen's 83rd birthday celebrations at Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen on April 16, 2023 After the …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe is abdicating 'to save her son Crown Prince Frederik's marriage to Princess Mary - and the Crown - amid rumours of his affair with a Mexican socialite', experts say
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe is abdicating 'to save her son Crown Prince Frederik's marriage to Princess Mary - and the Crown - amid rumours of his affair with a Mexican socialite', experts say

Daily Mail  

Queen Margrethe acted decisively to end her reign and promote her son Crown Prince Frederik in a 'shrewd' bid to save the Danish monarchy and avert the 'disaster' of his marriage to Crown Princess Mary crumbling amid rumours of his affair, royal experts told MailOnline today. Pictured: Her Majesty during her New Year's speech, in which she announced her abdication …

Who is Denmark’s Prince Frederik? The successor set to ascend Queen Margrethe II
1 year, 2 months ago

Who is Denmark’s Prince Frederik? The successor set to ascend Queen Margrethe II

Live Mint  

After an impressive 52-year reign, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, recognized as Europe's longest-serving monarch, declared her intention to abdicate on January 14. FILE - Danish Crown Prince Frederik gives his speech to Danish Queen Margrethe at the gala banquet at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Sept. 11, 2022. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced that she plans to …

How Mary Donaldson rose from Tasmanian girl to soon-to-be queen of Denmark and 'took the hearts of the Danes'
1 year, 2 months ago

How Mary Donaldson rose from Tasmanian girl to soon-to-be queen of Denmark and 'took the hearts of the Danes'

ABC  

In short: Tasmanian-born Mary Donaldson met Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik in a Sydney bar during the 2000 Olympics. Tasmanian-born Mary Donaldson met Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik in a Sydney bar during the 2000 Olympics. Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary at the Australian Red Cross 90th Anniversary Gala in Sydney in 2005. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has returned …

Meet the world's first Aussie-born queen: How Princess Mary worked as an advertising executive before meeting her future husband in a Sydney pub - with no idea he was Denmark's heir to the throne
1 year, 2 months ago

Meet the world's first Aussie-born queen: How Princess Mary worked as an advertising executive before meeting her future husband in a Sydney pub - with no idea he was Denmark's heir to the throne

Daily Mail  

Crown Princess Mary will become the world's first Australian-born queen when her mother-in-law abdicates the Danish throne in two weeks time. Crown Princess Mary, pictured in Milan in April this year, will soon become the world's first Australian-born queen Then: A fresh-faced Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark drapes his arm around Tasmanian advertising executive Mary Donaldson in a photo believed …

Queen Margrethe's scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik will take the throne just months after rumours of an 'affair' with a Mexican socialite rocked the royal household
1 year, 2 months ago

Queen Margrethe's scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik will take the throne just months after rumours of an 'affair' with a Mexican socialite rocked the royal household

Daily Mail  

As Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces she will abdicate the throne after a 52-year reign, the country will face a new future under the rule of her scandal-hit son, Crown Prince Frederik. Photos of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Genoveva Casanova on a night out in Madrid without his wife Crown Princess Mary emerged in October. Both Mary and …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces shock abdication in New Year's Eve speech: Monarch who stripped relatives of royal titles in 2022 will stand aside for her scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik
1 year, 2 months ago

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces shock abdication in New Year's Eve speech: Monarch who stripped relatives of royal titles in 2022 will stand aside for her scandal-hit son Crown Prince Frederik

Daily Mail  

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14 next year after 52 years on the throne, she announced during her traditional New Year's Eve speech. The Danish Queen will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik pictured with his Australian-born wife Crown Princess Mary Margrethe II was the eldest of the three daughters of King Frederik IX …

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