Queen Mary of Denmark Makes First Solo Engagement Since Becoming Queen Upon King Frederik’s Accession

• Queen Mary of Denmark traveled to Cologne, Germany on her first independent duty following the abdication of Queen Margrethe and the accession of King Frederik to the throne.
• The new queen of Denmark wrote a personal message on social media about the 2024 European Men’s Handball Championship, where Denmark lost to France.
• The poised royal congratulated members of both teams on the field after.

Queen Mary of Denmark describes her first solo outing in her new royal role in a stylish way – on Instagram!

On Sunday, the Queen of Denmark, 51, stepped out in Cologne, Germany for the 2024 European Men’s Handball Championship between Denmark and France in Cologne. The stoppage marked Mary’s first solo engagement since her mother-in-law Queen Margrethe abdicated on January 14 and her husband became King Frederik of Denmark, making her queen in the same swoop.

The Danish royal house released a photo of Queen Mary inside the Lanxess Arena, where France eventually defeated Denmark 33-31 in the handball championship.

“It was a very even game. The picture was taken just before the start of the second half. What a finale…. Good fight, Denmark. It was up close and nerve wracking to witness. You all put in an impressive effort at the European Championships. Congratulations on the silver medal🥈 which I had the honor to present,” reads the description on Instagram, signed “✒️ HM The queen.”

Queen Mary of Denmark did not bow to Queen Margrethe for the first time after the change of rule

Queen Mary sat next to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during the match, and afterwards she congratulated the players of both teams on the field. The social media post brought a personal touch to Mary’s take on the game, but it’s no surprise that she’s on Instagram — she’s a mom of four teenagers, after all! Queen Mary and King Frederik are parents to Crown Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 16, and 13-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, with their eldest son taking over Frederik’s former title as Crown Prince after the change of rule.

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Family was a key theme on Queen Margrethe’s abdication day, where the 83-year-old queen officially stepped down as monarch by signing a statement of her abdication during the Council of State at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen. The ruler signed the document with her two immediate heirs, Frederik, 55, and Christian, 18, by her side, signaling their place in the new reign.

Queen Margrethe abdicated on the 52nd anniversary of the throne and made history as the first Danish monarch to voluntarily step down from the throne in nearly 900 years, according to a history of the Danish Royal House. Although her decision to step down came as a shock to most Danes, Queen Margrethe said the extensive back surgery she had in 2023 “made me think about the future,” according to an English translation of the official transcript, and explained that she had decided “now is the right time.” .”

Queen Margrethe signs the declaration of abdication as Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark becomes King Frederik X of Denmark and Prince Christian of Denmark looks on during the Council of State at Christiansborg Castle on January 14.

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Two weeks later, the change of government was made official through a meeting of the Council of State and after a proclamation on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace by Danish Prime Minister Metta Frederiksen. New King Frederik X looked emotional as he stepped out alone before being joined by his wife, the new Queen Mary.

The royal couple waved — and shared a surprise kiss! — before their four children appeared on the terrace of the royal residence.

Princess Isabella of Denmark, Prince Christian of Denmark, King Frederik X of Denmark, Queen Mary of Denmark, Princess Josephine of Denmark and Prince Vincent of Denmark wave to the crowd following the announcement of the king’s accession to the throne at Christiansborg Palace in January. 14.

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King Frederik’s accession to the throne changed the family dynamic forever, as Crown Prince Christian assumed his father’s previous title of Crown Prince. Meanwhile, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent (who is 26 minutes older than his twin sister) and Princess Josephine moved up one place in the line of succession.

A few days later, the Danish royal house unveiled official reception day portraits of the royal family. The photos were taken in the Throne Room moments after the King’s proclamation on January 14.

Official portrait of Princess Isabella, Crown Prince Christian, King Frederik, Queen Mary, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine by Dennis Stenild on January 14.

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The court released three pictures from that historic day, all of which portray the new king and queen. King Frederik and Queen Mary smiled gently in the first frame, and were joined by Crown Prince Christian in the second. Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Isabella jumped into the latest snap which captured the family of six.

On 21 January, King Frederik, Queen Mary, their children and Queen Margrethe (who retained her royal title) attended a church service at Aarhus Cathedral to celebrate the change of rule. In an adorable mother-daughter moment caught on camera, Queen Mary shared a laugh with Princess Isabella when her hand got caught in her hair outside the church.

King Frederik X, Queen Mary, Prince Vincent, Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella and Princess Josephine greet the crowd after a church service at Aarhus Cathedral on January 21.

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