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New family photos revealed as Crown Princess Mary turns 50

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5th February 2022
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

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4th February 2022
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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The early life of a baby born to be Queen

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2nd February 2022
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is turning 50-years-old in 2022 – a milestone birthday that she will mark with scaled-down celebrations due to the ongoing health restrictions, but still celebrations fit for a future Queen. Who knows if she imagined, when she was a…
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Queen Margrethe of Denmark to enjoy a private holiday alongside King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway

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2nd February 2022
For Queen Margrethe, a hectic week awaits, with all eyes on the celebrations surrounding Crown Princess Mary’s 50th birthday. On Saturday, the Crown Princess will mark her milestone birthday, with members of her family coming together to mark the occasion. Following on from this, Queen Margrethe will, for the first time in two years, resume her traditional winter holiday abroad.Her…
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Mary at 50: A very modern Crown Princess

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1st February 2022
When Mary Donaldson tied the knot with Crown Prince Fredrik in 2004, the Australian-born marketing executive joined one of the world’s oldest surviving monarchies. Taking on her new role, Crown Princess Mary tackled the job with gusto, proving to be one of Denmark’s best assets. Steeped in history and rich in tradition, Mary has transformed the role of the Crown Princess with her own…
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