Queen Mary, on her first visit outside Denmark since King Frederick’s accession to the throne, enjoyed an exciting match between the Danish and French national handball teams.
The mother-of-two, who turns 52 on February 5, competed in the men’s EHF Euro 2024 final at the LANXESS Arena in Cologne, Germany, on Sunday.
Mary looked elegant in a burgundy Alexander McQueen suit paired with a cream blouse and black wide-leg trousers for the sporty outing.
Queen Mary shared a snapshot of the inside of the arena from her seat in an Instagram post, saying: “It was a very close race. The picture here was taken just before the second half started.”
“It was a great final…a good fight against Denmark. It was a close and nerve-wracking battle to watch. It was the result of everyone’s great efforts at the European Championships. I am honored to present them with the silver medal. ,congratulations.”
Reigning Olympic champions France defeated Denmark 33-31 to win their fourth European men’s handball title.
It was Queen Mary’s first solo engagement since her husband King Frederick’s reign began on January 14.
The 55-year-old King of Denmark, known for his love of sports, did not go to Germany with his wife.
The Danish Royal Palace announced that Mr. Frederick will lead a Danish business delegation in Poland from January 31st to February 2nd.
In a new memoir released last week, the king spoke about his marriage to Mary ahead of his 20th birthday.th Wedding anniversary in May.Frederick collaborated with author Jens Andersen to write this book King’s words.
©GettyIn the book, he revealed his complicated relationship with his late father Prince Henrik, who passed away in 2018, saying, “As I mentioned earlier, my father was very patriarchal and he passed that pattern on to his two sons.” I also tried to pass it on.
“But here, I have learned a lot by having a wife, who understands that of course I am not always right and that just because I am the head of the house, she does not automatically believe what I say. Sometimes it reminds me that I am not.” ”
Frederick said his and Mary’s relationship had reached a “point of stability”: “I love my marriage, my wife, my children, the whole happy foundation that exists between people who manage to stay together and endure.” added.
©GettyThe couple, who married in 2004, have Crown Prince Christian (18), Princess Isabella (16), and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine (13).
Frederick inherited the Danish throne following the abdication of his 83-year-old mother, Queen Margrethe.
Margrethe has made the shocking decision to step down after 52 years in power.
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