Queen Mary of Denmark celebrates her 52nd birthday on Monday, and many fans are wondering the secret behind her ageless appearance.
The Australian-born royal is said to adhere to a typical Danish diet, which focuses on locally sourced, high-quality natural foods that are high in good fats and low in carbohydrates.
Thanks to her upbringing in Australia, Mary has always led an active life and is often seen jogging or hiking with her family.
The mother of four has a trusted team of hair and beauty experts who have helped her transform from girl-next-door to elegant royalty.
Mary trusts skincare products from Danish skin experts to stars Ole Henriksen, who believes the eyes are the most important part of the face and invests in products rich in vitamin C.
Then and now: As Queen Mary of Denmark celebrates her 52nd birthday on Monday, February 5, FEMAIL looks at the health and beauty secrets behind the royal’s ageless appearance.
high fat, low carbohydrate diet
The queen owes her toned physique to a Danish diet consisting of fish, nuts, seeds, fruits and root vegetables.
Susie Burrell, a nutritionist from Sydney, told FEMAIL that while the Mediterranean diet has long been hailed as one of the healthiest diets, Denmark’s obesity rate is only 10% and Scandinavian eating habits are also far behind. He said it was equally beneficial.
“It’s definitely one of the healthiest diets in the world, especially because of the high omega-3 content that comes from consuming large amounts of fatty fish,” she says.
The nutritionist added that the Scandinavian diet contains “very few processed carbohydrates and a variety of plants such as dark bread, seeds, and nuts.”
Nutritionist Lindy Cohen echoed Susie’s sentiments, saying that people living in Denmark tend to eat more fish, especially oily fish such as salmon, and less meat than in a typical Western diet. He said there is.
She explained that Mary is likely to eat a diet of oily fish, potatoes, nuts, seeds, and cheese, along with snacking on fruits and vegetables.
“When eating meat, the ‘Danish diet’ emphasizes high-quality meat and lean options,” she says.
The Australian-born royal is said to adhere to a typical Danish diet, which focuses on locally sourced, high-quality natural foods that are high in good fats and low in carbohydrates.
Mary is more likely to eat a diet of fatty fish, potatoes, nuts, seeds, and cheese, while snacking on fruits and vegetables.
This therapy usually involves lowering your carbohydrate intake and increasing your intake of good fats such as nuts, seeds, and protein.
“Danes’ diets include fruit, and we encourage snacking on berries, which are rich in antioxidants that protect against disease,” Lindy says.
“It’s also rich in root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, and potatoes. Rye bread is also a staple of the diet, mainly because it’s much richer in nutrients like B vitamins, iron, phytochemicals, and magnesium. is.”
“Rye contains significantly more fiber than white, which can support health and heart health,” she said.
active lifestyle
Mary is not very strict with her healthy eating habits and thanks to her very active lifestyle, she is regularly spotted enjoying fancy dinners and red wine.
The royal’s favorite activities include walking, jogging and horseback riding, and she reportedly uses a personal trainer to keep in shape.
“Mary, like the rest of her family, is very active in exercise. She’s always walking, jogging or riding her horse,” her sister-in-law Leanne Donaldson previously told New York. Told the idea.
“She’s chasing four kids. It’s definitely going to keep anyone in shape!”
Mary’s favorite activities include walking, jogging, and horseback riding, and she reportedly has a personal trainer to keep in shape.
Mary can often be seen jogging in her home country or traveling to Australia with her husband King Frederic and children Prince Christian (18), Princess Isabella (16), Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine (both 13). It has been photographed many times.
When she hiked part of a newly opened boardwalk in northern Denmark last August, she barely broke a sweat.
beauty and skin care
Mary owes her youthful skin to beauty guru Henriksen, whom she met about 20 years ago while pregnant with her first child, Christian, and sought out skin care advice.
Mr Henriksen previously told FEMAIL that he has his own skincare product brand, of which the Queen is a big fan.
“Based on her love for many of my products, she invited me to her mansion. I found her to be an incredibly warm, personable, and extremely beautiful person. I “I was captivated by her beautiful smile and amazing sense of style,” he recalled.
Henriksen focuses on the eyes, the most important area of the face that requires “special attention” in any skin care routine.
“To increase skin elasticity, be sure to use creams that are proven to moisturize and firm. Always make this the last step in your routine,” he said.
Mary trusts a variety of products from skin experts to stars. Ole Henriksen (pictured) believes the eyes are the most important part of the face, so he invests in products rich in vitamin C.
Henriksen stressed the importance of drinking plenty of water, saying that while you can enjoy the occasional glass of wine, you need to “stay hydrated” to pursue the skin you’ve always dreamed of.
“It doesn’t get any better than Banana Bright Eye Cream ($54), which works to brighten and strengthen natural collagen with added vitamin C. Makeup and eye care in one jar.”
The beauty businessman also attributed her glowing skin to Mary’s healthy and balanced diet.
“I am firmly against fast food of any kind. Say goodbye to junk food and find colorful vegetables instead,” he recommended.
Henriksen stressed the importance of drinking plenty of water, saying that while you can enjoy the occasional glass of wine, you must “hydrate, hydrate, hydrate” to pursue the skin of your dreams. .
hair & makeup
When asked about hair and makeup, Mary mentioned Soren Hedegaard, a hairdresser and personal friend who worked with the royal family for most of her career.
She typically favors a glowing base, pink cheeks, a subtle smokey eye, and a nude or red lip.
When it comes to her fashion choices, she frequently features up-and-coming Danish designers as well as big-name brands like Caroline Herrera and Marc Jacobs.
Mary has a mysterious new hair and make-up artist, and Hedegaard announced on January 14 that he was stepping down because his friend became queen.
After 23 years, the hair and makeup artist said, “I’m passing the baton to the next generation.”
The 68-year-old has played a key role in the transformation of Mary’s royal family and has become a close personal friend of the princess, having worked with her since she came into the spotlight 20 years ago.
“With a view to changing the throne at the end of 2023, I have also chosen to change my life,” he said in an Instagram post before making the announcement.
“On January 14, 2024, after 23 years as hairdresser to Her Royal Highness Princess Mary, I will be passing the baton to the next generation.”
“It was an amazing and unforgettable 23 years of memories and friendships that I will always hold in my heart.”
When asked about hair and makeup, Mary mentioned Soren Hedegaard, who was the royal’s hairdresser for most of her career and a personal friend.
Soren met Mary through this partner, Preben Christensen. Preben Christensen is a friend of Frederic’s and is a Danish actor and comedian known for his drag impersonation of Queen Margrethe.
In the early 1990s, as Mary’s fame continued to rise due to her relationship with Fredrick, she and Soren began frequenting the Estée Lauder cosmetics aisles of suburban department stores together to avoid the crowds and prying eyes. became.
Soren helped polish Mary’s appearance before her engagement and led her to her and Frederick’s wedding.
He continued to lend his hair and make-up expertise throughout his royal career thus far, while fronting Danish hair salon chain STUHR.
“My life has always been colorful and changeable, and I hope it continues to be so,” he continued in his eulogy.
“My craft is the blood of my heart. Therefore, my work as Creative Director at STUHR is also where I will put all my energy and love for my profession from now on.”