King Frederik X of Denmark and his wife Queen Mary have put on a united front as they arrived in Sweden today for their first state visit since ascending to the Danish throne.
Despite rumours the couple is dealing with marital struggles, the royals were all smiles when welcomed by King Carl XVI Gustaf and German-Brazilian-born Queen Silvia in Stockholm on Monday.
Australian-born Mary, 52, was the epitome of elegance in a white Mark Kenly Domino Tan dress, royal blue
King Frederik of Denmark and Queen Mary attended the first church service of the new monarch’s reign on Sunday.
The 55-year-old king and his wife, 51, looked relaxed as they waved at those who’d turned out for the public meet-and-greet…as snow fell around Aarhus Cathedral.
Joining the King, dressed in full military regalia, and Queen Mary were the couple’s four children: Crown Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 16, and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 13.
The outgoing queen, 83-year-old
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.
But the story was starkly different 52 years ago to the day, when Margrethe II became Queen on January 14, 1972.
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
Today Denmark prepares to welcome Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Crown Princess Mary as its new King and Queen.
And it also says goodbye to Queen Margrethe – who shocked the nation when she announced her abdication after 52 years on the throne during a traditional New Year’s Eve speech.
The monarch, famed for her chain-smoking as well as her flamboyant sense of style, will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik.
The 83-year-old queen, who took
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 monarch, famed for her chain-smoking as well as her flamboyant sense of style, will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik.
The 83-year-old queen, who took over the throne in 1972, is the longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
In February, she underwent
Parting from loved ones when you live on the other side of the world is always difficult, but as Princess Mary of Denmark wrapped up her pre-Christmas break Down Under earlier this week, her emotional goodbye took on a deeper significance.
Departing from Queenstown Airport in New Zealand after a four-day trip amid a visit to her native Australia, the future Queen appeared to wipe away a tear as she said goodbye to friends and prepared to make the journey
Photos of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova on a night out in Madrid without Crown Princess Mary have emerged.
The heir to the Danish throne and the reality TV star enjoyed a night out in the Spanish capital last month, which included a stroll in a park, going to an art exhibition and a meal while watching flamenco.
In the photos, first published by Spanish magazine Lecturas last week, the royal and the former daughter-in-law
Their 23-year romance has been dubbed a ‘real-life fairytale’ – yet Princess Mary and Prince Frederik’s relationship made headlines yesterday for less glowing reasons.
Frederik, 55, the heir to the Danish throne, was photographed with reality star Genoveva Casanova, 47, in Madrid last week where they attended an exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso, without his wife of 19 years.
Publication of the pictures in Spanish magazine Lecturas led the divorcee Mexican socialite to issue a statement ‘categorically’ denying
Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark have put on a united front after Mexican socialite pictured with royal in Madrid slammed ‘malicious’ rumours of an affair.
The couple shared a video promoting their ‘Royal Run’ to Instagram today, after a Mexican socialite denied gossip magazine allegations of a romance with her husband Crown Prince Frederik.
The Australian-born future Queen, 51, has been hosting Spain ‘s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on a royal trip to Copenhagen.
She
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark gave away no hint of emotion while attending to business today – after a Mexican socialite denied gossip magazine allegations of a romance with her husband Crown Prince Frederik.
The Australian-born future Queen, 51, maintained a passive expression during a visit to Copenhagen’s Centre for Danish Architecture as she hosted Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on the third day of their state visit.
But no doubt she will be aware of the photographs
