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The Aussie Princess that ensured the future of the monarchy

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5th February 2022
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

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5th February 2022
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…
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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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A new portrait of Crown Princess Mary is revealed as her 50th birthday approaches

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5th February 2022
Crown Princess Mary is about to turn 50 years old, and Denmark is preparing to celebrate its future Queen with all the grandeur she deserves. So far, the Crown Princess has given two interviews, announced the opening of a new children’s hospital under the umbrella of Rigshospitalet, saw the publication of a photo book about her 18 years in the Danish Royal Family and opened two…
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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…
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As the Olympics get underway, we take a look at the royal members of the IOC

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4th February 2022
It is time again for the Winter Olympics in Beijing this year. The Opening Ceremony is on 4 February and the Olympics end on 20 February. Many royals are members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and usually participate at the annual meetings ahead of the Opening Ceremony. Royal Central is taking a look at the royal members of the IOC. The Princess Royal: Britain’s hardest…
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