The first Australian to become queen, the wife of Frederik X celebrated her 52nd birthday on February 5, 2024. Portrait of a hard worker, respected by all and immensely popular.
Her hand slipped into that of her husband, her eyes are riveted on the mass booklet placed on her knees. This January 21, Queen Mary of Denmark attends alongside Frederik X the service celebrated at Aarhus Cathedral in honor of the new reign. The couple is accompanied by their four children, Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. Queen Margrethe is also present with her sister, Princess Benedikte, her cousin, Count Ingolf of Rosenborg, who came with Countess Sussie. Presided over by the Bishop of Aarhus and royal confessor Henrik Wigh-Poulsen, this religious service constitutes the final highlight of the festivities which began a week earlier with the accession to the throne of Frederik and Mary. “It’s also a historic moment for our country, Australia,” enthuses Natalie Oliveri, journalist for the Australian site 9Honey. “Denmark is so far from Australia and…
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