Queen Mary made her first church appearance on Sunday since her husband, King Frederick X, took the throne last week, to cheers in a purple dress and matching hat.
She was seated in the front seat between her husband and her eldest son, Crown Prince Christian, as was her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, who also wore a purple dress.
The 83-year-old stepped down last Sunday for health reasons but retains the title.After her retirement, the former king kept a low profile. Princess Isabella, 16, Prince Vincent, 13, and Princess Josephine, 13, waved to the crowd with their parents and older brother. They gathered outside Aarhus Cathedral to pray for their safety.
The couple’s daughters showed their commitment to sustainable style by wearing their mother’s coats, Isabella in pastel blue and Josephine in pink. The new Queen is known for her elegant fashion sense and is often compared to the Princess of Wales.
Sunday’s public appearance came after Denmark celebrated its new king and queen Last weekend, Mary wore a beautiful white dress designed by Copenhagen-based fashion brand Soren Le Schmidt, reminiscent of a bridal look.
The change of king took place after Queen Margrethe became the first Danish royal family to abdicate in nearly 900 years. She is Europe’s longest-serving living monarch, having sat on her throne since her father’s death 52 years ago.
But she shocked royal watchers by announcing her resignation in her annual speech on New Year’s Eve. And her officials say she informed her children of her decision only three days before making a statement to the public.
At the time, she said: “I have decided that now is the right time. On January 14, 2024, 52 years after I followed my beloved father, I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I will hand over the throne to my son.” . This is Crown Prince Frederick. ”
He added: “Tonight, I would like to first and foremost express my gratitude. Thank you for the overwhelming warmth and support I have received over the years. Thank you for the change in government, where cooperation has always been rewarded. .And I would like to thank the Congress for always having confidence in me.
“Thank you to so many people who have embraced me and my family with their kind words and thoughts on special days and in everyday life, turning these years into a string of pearls.The support I have received over the years and assistance was great for me and was very important in making my job successful.
“I hope that the new King and Queen will be received with the same trust and devotion that I have received. They deserve it! Denmark deserves it too! May God bless you, Denmark. ”
In response, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a statement that began: “On behalf of the whole nation, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts to her Kingdom…”
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