Denmark

Crown Princess Mary's children surprise their mum on her special birthday weekend

Crown Princess Mary got a big surprise when her four children revealed their secret contributions to a birthday documentary shown this weekend. “Mary 50 years – we celebrate Denmark’s Crown Princess” showed the four talking about their mother in a number of features. Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine revealed, among many…
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Mary at 50: her passion for health issues

Crown Princess Mary’s patronages are varied, but a core theme runs through her royal work: her tireless support of health and healthcare organisations. Her health-related patronages number 17 total and feature organisations related to heart health, stroke research…
Denmark

The Aussie Princess that ensured the future of the monarchy

Crown Princess Mary turns 50-years-old on 6 February 2022, only a few weeks after her mother-in-law celebrated her 50th anniversary on the throne. And she does so, surrounded by the family she created when she married the future King.  Crown Prince Frederik met Mary Donaldson in a Sydney pub while on a break from the 2000 Olympic Games. The two maintained a long-distance relationship before…
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How Mary met Fred: Olympics and royal love stories

When one thinks about the Olympics, love stories are not the first thing that comes to mind. Rather, the international event springs to mind fierce competitions, medals, country pride, and history. There are quite a few royals who have met their future spouses at the Olympic…
Denmark

New family photos revealed as Crown Princess Mary turns 50

The Danish Royal House has revealed new photos of Crown Princess Mary and her family as she celebrates her 50th birthday. The images were taken at Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg by Hasse Nielsen; they were released on 4 February. Hasse Nielsen © Four new photographs were released – two full family photos, one image of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary and…
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Foundation Spotlight: The Mary Foundation

The Mary Foundation (Mary Fonden) was founded in 2007 by Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. After her wedding to Crown Prince Frederick, the people of Denmark and Greenland raised and donated close to £123,000 (1.1 million Danish kroner) in celebration of the union as a national gift. This money was, in turn, used partially to create the Mary Foundation. The Crown Princess hands out medals at the…
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