Queen Mary Denmark

2024 - 1 - 14

The Royal Reinvention: Queen Mary and King Frederik Take Denmark by Storm

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From surprising abdications to emotional coronations, Queen Mary of Denmark and King Frederik X's ascension to the throne has captivated the nation. Get the inside scoop on their journey to royalty!

The Danish monarchy is experiencing a transformative moment as Queen Margrethe II steps down, paving the way for Crown Prince Frederik and his wife, Crown Princess Mary, to become Denmark's new monarchs. The elegant Queen Mary stunned in a snow-white dress by designer Soeren Le Schmidt, symbolizing a fresh chapter in Danish royalty. As the coronation ceremony unfolded, the new King Frederik X and Queen Mary shared a kiss on the balcony, marking the official start of their reign.

Crowds gathered in freezing temperatures to catch a glimpse of Australia's Mary, now the Queen of Denmark, as she and King Frederik X embarked on their royal journey. The tight-knit royal family welcomed the new era with open arms, with little changing despite the coronation. Queen Mary's emotional reaction to the Danish National Girls' Choir performance during her first day as queen showcased her genuine and heartfelt nature.

In a surprising turn of events, Queen Mary did not curtsy to Queen Margrethe after the change of reign, symbolizing a shift in royal tradition. The coronation dress chosen by Queen Mary held deep symbolic meanings, reflecting her journey from Tasmania to the Danish throne.

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Image courtesy of "PEOPLE.com"

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark Make First Appearance ... (PEOPLE.com)

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark were proclaimed following Queen Margrethe's official abdication, with the new monarch giving a speech.

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Image courtesy of "Vogue.com"

Queen Mary of Denmark Chose a Snow White Dress by Soeren Le ... (Vogue.com)

Danish designer Soeren Le Schmidt is known for impeccably tailored creations and use of silk—which took center stage on January 14.

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Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Everything we know as Denmark crowns new queen, Crown ... (The Independent)

As Queen Margrethe II is set to step down as Denmark's monarch, her son - Crown Prince Frederik - will ascend the throne. Meanwhile, his wife Crown Princess ...

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Denmark's Queen Margrethe officially abdicates the throne in favour ... (ABC News)

Denmark's longest reigning monarch, Queen Margrethe II, signs the declaration of her abdication, triggering the ascension of her son Prince Frederik and ...

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Crown Prince Frederik to become King of Denmark after abdication ... (CNN)

For many in Denmark, Queen Margrethe II is the only monarch they've ever known. But on Sunday, a new royal era will get underway when she hands power over ...

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Long live the Queen! Mary of Denmark is elegant in an all-white ... (Daily Mail)

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.

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Key moment approaches for Princess Mary (NEWS.com.au)

Almost 20 years after officially being named Crown Princess, Mary Donaldson will shortly become the Queen of Denmark.

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Image courtesy of "British Vogue"

Queen Mary Of Denmark Chose A Snow White Dress By Soeren Le ... (British Vogue)

Danish designer Soeren Le Schmidt is known for impeccably tailored creations and use of silk. As the new King Frederik of Denmark was crowned in Copenhagen, ...

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Denmark celebrates King Frederik X and Queen Mary taking the ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Denmark is celebrating Crown Prince Frederik and his Australian-born wife Mary becoming the country's new king and queen.

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14 of the new Queen Mary's best looks — from Australian commoner ... (Page Six)

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II abdicated the throne in favor of her older son, Crown Prince Frederik, on Sunday — making his wife, Crown Princess Mary, the ...

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Crowds gather to catch first glimpse of Australia's Mary, the new ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Crowds had begun gathering early on Sunday despite Copenhagen's freezing temperatures as Denmark welcomes King Frederik X and Queen Mary.

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Image courtesy of "Vogue Australia"

Meet Queen Mary and King Frederik's children, the princes and ... (Vogue Australia)

The tight-knit Danish royal family will hope little changes after the coronation of Queen Mary and King Frederik.

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Denmark coronation: Frederik, Mary crowned Denmark's new king ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Frederik, and his popular Australian-born wife Mary, ascended the throne after his mother shocked the nation by abdicating after 52 years as monarch.

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Queen Mary's coronation dress: Every hidden meaning and detail (Vogue Australia)

It's something few will ever have to ponder, but for Queen Mary—formerly Mary Donaldson, a Tasmania-born business executive turned Danish monarch—it's just the ...

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King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark Share Kiss on Balcony ... (E! Online)

Denmark's newly proclaimed King Frederik, his wife Queen Mary and their kids greeted the crowd in Copenhagen after Queen Margrethe II abdicated the Danish ...

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Australian-Born Princess Becomes Danish Queen (Voice of America)

Crown Princess Mary met Crown Prince Frederick at a busy bar during the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

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King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark visit parliament on first ... (Daily Mail)

The royal couple were joined by their son, the newly named Crown Prince Christian, 18, as well as Frederik's mother Queen Margrethe in Copenhagen.

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Australia celebrates Australian-born queen of Denmark with ... (The Associated Press)

Australian-born Mary Donaldson's unlikely journey from Tasmania to queen of Denmark is being celebrated across her homeland.

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Queen Mary of Denmark Doesn't Curtsy to Queen Margrethe for the ... (PEOPLE.com)

Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark reunited with Queen Margrethe following the change of reign for Danish Parliament's celebration of the new monarch.

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The meaning behind Queen Mary of Denmark's designer coronation ... (Evening Standard)

The surprise abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has allowed for the ascension of two relatively young royals — her son, King Frederik X and his ...

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A message from His Majesty The King to Their Majesties King ... (The Royal Family)

Your Majesties, My wife joins me in writing to convey our very best wishes on the day of your accession to the throne of the Kingdom of Denmark.

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The regal meaning behind Queen Mary's coronation dress (harpersbazaar.com)

On 14 January, Mary, and her husband Prince Frederik of Denmark, were confirmed as the nation's new queen consort and king at a fabulous coronation ceremony, ...

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Queen Mary of Denmark joins husband King Frederik X for ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Less than 24 hours after Australian-born Queen Mary was proclaimed alongside her husband, King Frederik X, the royal couple have made their first public ...

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Mary moved to tears on first day as Denmark's new queen (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The Australian-born monarch was seen mouthing the words and wiping her eyes as the world-renowned Danish National Girls' Choir performed one of her ...

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