A Comprehensive Look at the Activities of King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have been actively engaged in a wide range of royal duties, public events, and personal milestones throughout the year. From grand galas to nature walks and diplomatic visits, their schedule reflects a deep commitment to both national traditions and global causes.
Easter Traditions and Family Moments
On 5 April 2026, the Danish royal family participated in the annual High Mass at Frederiks Church. King Frederik, Queen Mary, and their four children—Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, and Princess Josephine—were received by Parish Priest Mikkel Wold at the Marble Church. This event was a rare opportunity for royal watchers to see the entire family together, highlighting how much the children have grown over the years.
New Year’s Galas and Royal Attire
The New Year’s Galas continued with Queen Mary wearing a beige gown embroidered with gold flowers on 6 January 2026. On 5 January 2026, the day’s festivities began with the Supreme Court judges, the Royal Life Guards, and the Guard Hussar Regiment’s officer corps at Amalienborg Palace. The royal couple welcomed diplomats from across Denmark before traveling to Christiansborg Palace for a gala reception. Queen Mary looked radiant in a deep blue velvet dress with a matching jacket, adorned with the Order of the Elephant. She opted for a chic half-updo instead of a tiara and wore the Pearl Poire earrings.
New Year’s Day Celebration and Historical Significance
On New Year’s Day, 2026, the Danish Royals hosted a grand celebration in Copenhagen. The event, attended by Queen Margarthe, Princess Marie, Crown Prince Christian, and Danish dignitaries, marked the second time that King Frederik and Queen Mary had hosted the annual event. Prior to that, Queen Margarthe had hosted it for 52 years. The gala was held at Christian VII’s Palace at Amalienborg, which is the first of five galas held at the start of the year.
Queen Mary dazzled in a gold floor-length Jesper Høvring gown, accessorized with a Rose-Cut Diamond Bandeau Tiara and diamond earrings. Queen Margrethe wore the Nassut Tiara and a red gown with a fur coat. Princess Marie, who returned to Denmark in 2025, has been attending more events in her capacity as princess.
State Visit to Latvia and Diplomatic Recognition
On 28 October 2025, King Frederik and Queen Mary undertook a two-day state visit to Latvia. They were awarded new military orders by Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkevics, recognizing the enduring ties between the two countries. King Frederik was awarded Latvia’s highest military order, while Queen Mary received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Three Stars. In return, King Frederik awarded Denmark’s highest order of chivalry to the Latvian president.
Nature Walks and Public Engagement
On 15 September 2025, Queen Mary and her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe II, visited GeoCenter Møns Klint near the chalk cliffs of Møns Klint. The current and former reigning monarchs were welcomed by a reception committee and viewed an exhibition on the area’s natural history before taking a windswept cliffside walk. Their joint appearance was notable, as the Danish queens are seldom seen attending public events together without the rest of the royal family.
Environmental Initiatives and Mental Health Advocacy
On 9 September 2025, Queen Mary blessed the first electric tugboat in Copenhagen, named Svitzer Ingrid. Fully battery-powered and recharged with renewable energy, the ceremony highlighted the royal couple’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
On 14 August 2025, Queen Mary returned to royal duties to attend the opening of Headspace Tårnby, a new counselling centre for those aged between 12 and 25 years. She performed a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside local officials, including the mayor of Tårnby Municipality and Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, patron and founder of Det Sociale Netværk/headspace Danmark.
Summer Holidays and Family Time
On 28 July 2025, King Frederik and Queen Mary arrived in Gråsten where they would be spending their summer holiday. The royal couple were joined by their children, Princess Isabella and Prince Vincent. Queen Mary was glowing in a paisley print dress by London label Me+Em, while Princess Isabella opted for a fun floral print silk dress by Diane von Furstenberg.
International Meetings and Cultural Events
On 2 July 2025, King Frederik and Queen Mary met with their Swedish counterparts, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, to celebrate the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Øresund Bridge in Malmö. The bridge connects the road and rail networks of the Scandinavian Peninsula with those of Central and Western Europe.
Diplomatic Visits and Global Causes
On 27 June 2025, Queen Mary made an official two-day diplomatic visit to Nigeria, attending the launch of the 10 Million Safer Births initiative, of which she is a patron. The project aims to give up to 10 million women access to safer childbirth across sub-Saharan Africa.
Nature and Conservation Efforts
On 22 May 2025, Queen Mary visited the WWF Nature Project at Knudshoved Odde in Denmark, where she released butterflies, spread seeds, and got up close and personal with frogs and lizards.
Birthday Celebrations and Family Milestones
On 26 May 2025, King Frederik celebrated his 57th birthday at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. During the celebrations, the royal family, including his mother Queen Margrethe, his wife Queen Mary, and their children, gathered to mark the occasion. Unfortunately, his son, Crown Prince Christian, was not in attendance, likely due to his training.
Wedding Anniversary and Philanthropy
On 14 May 2025, Queen Mary and King Frederik celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary. The couple spent the day apart due to their respective duties, with Mary holding a meeting at the Mary Foundation, her eponymous charity which tackles issues like bullying, domestic violence, and loneliness.
Traditional New Year Events and Royal Presence
On 6 January 2025, King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted the Royal Life Guards, Officers Corps of the Guardhouse Regiment, and the Supreme Court Judges for a celebratory reception in the Knights Hall at Christiansborg Palace. Their Majesties will continue to host multiple diplomats over the coming days in recognition of the new year.
On 1 January 2025, the Danish Royals held the traditional New Year relay in Amalienborg. This year marked Queen Mary and King Frederik’s first time hosting, with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Christian in attendance.
Christmas Decorations and Community Engagement
On 19 December 2024, King Frederik and Queen Mary shared how they had decorated their home for Christmas on Instagram. The royal couple shared several pictures of their tree, which featured a David Bowie ornament, a horse ornament, and a kangaroo ornament, nodding to Mary’s Australian heritage.
On 17 December 2024, Queen Mary attended the WeShelter food club event, donning a festive Christmas jumper. She met with volunteers at the food centre and helped prepare a Christmas meal.
Official Portraits and Public Appearances
On 22 November 2024, new official civilian portraits of King Frederik and Queen Mary were released. The portraits were taken by photographer Steen Evald in Frederick VIII’s Palace in Amalienborg and will be used by the Royal House in connection with official engagements, visits, and special events.
On 3 November 2024, after being spotted in Sydney, Australia, on 30 October 2024, Queen Mary and Princess Josephine arrived back in Denmark in early November. The mother-daughter duo then attended the annual Hubertusjagt Drag Hunting Event in Dyrehaven.
International Diplomacy and Cultural Events
On 21 October 2024, Queen Mary and King Frederik attended an official dinner for the 25th anniversary of the Nordic Embassies in Berlin. The evening was dedicated to the heads of state of Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
On 23 September 2024, Queen Mary had a busy day, attending the National Conference for Health Nurses with the Mary Foundation. In the afternoon, she attended the Opera, where she honoured seven teachers with the 2024 Teaching Award.
On 20–22 September 2024, Queen Mary acted as regent for the first time since assuming the title of Queen. As King Frederik went abroad, Mary stepped up to fulfill her duties.
On 12 September 2024, King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted a special reception for Olympic and Paralympic games athletes at Fredensborg Palace.
On 11 September 2024, the royal couple officially marked the end of the royal sailing season by symbolically disembarking the royal ship Dannebrog in Copenhagen.
On 28 August 2024, in honour of their nephew’s birthday, Frederik and Mary shared a sweet family photo on Instagram.
On 23 August 2024, the King and Queen wrapped up their four-day summer voyage aboard the royal yacht Dannebrog by taking to Instagram to pen a heartfelt message.
On 25 July 2024, just before the 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off, Frederik and Mary took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Danish Pavilion on the Champs-Élysées.
On 24 June 2024, the royal couple celebrated their eldest child, Crown Prince Christian, graduating from high school.
On 26 May 2024, King Frederik turned 56 and gave Queen Mary a unique gift—the rarely bestowed honour of the Grand Commander’s Cross of the Dannebrog.
On 25 April 2024, the first official portrait of Frederik and Mary since they ascended the throne was released. In the portrait, both Frederik and Mary wear the Order of the Elephant on chains, and Mary wears an emerald tiara.
