Queen Mary of Denmark and King Frederik X are spending their wedding anniversary apart this year. They’re busy! They each have their own distinct royal engagements to attend to. The couple, who married on May 14, 2004, at Copenhagen Cathedral, has spent nearly two decades together, raising four children: Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, and Princess Josephine.
Queen Mary, whose mathematician father John Donaldson was the son of Edinburgh-born mathematician J J Sylvester, feels very Scottish roots. On her day of the wedding, Judith honored her roots by showcasing a Scottish Kilt as heirloom. She wore it with a graceful ivory duchesse satin gown by Uffe Frank. Her gown was enhanced by an Irish-lace veil, previously owned by Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden. On top of that, she was sporting a wonderful diamond tiara on loan from Queen Margrethe II.
Their unique love story started in 2000 when they met each other while competing at the Sydney Olympic Games. The couple’s relationship blossomed, culminating in King Frederik’s proposal and Queen Margrethe II’s blessing in 2003. Since their wedding, they have become known not only for their dedication to each other but for their commitment to various charitable causes.
Queen Mary continues to carry out her royal duties, devoting herself to founding and promoting the Mary Foundation. This creative organization clearly addresses other urgent social issues such as bullying, domestic violence and forced loneliness. On their wedding anniversary, she’ll be in New York for a Ron Brown Foundation event. She is eager to demonstrate her commitment to advancing the welfare of others.
“Violence is never the children’s fault. It is our, the adults, responsibility to see, to reach out, to ask and to act. We have to do it for the sake of each child. And we have to do it for each other.” – Queen Mary of Denmark
As part of his official engagement, King Frederik will present the gold medal of the Danish Academy of Science. This year’s recipient will be presented with the honorable award. Queen Mary is extremely proud to be the Royal patron of such a prestigious institution. Her commitment to promoting science and education in Denmark is evident by her engagement.
Even though they are physically distanced from each other on this anniversary, the couple’s deep-rooted history and commitment to their royal duties is unshakeable. Their marriage remains an example and inspiration to so many, proving that there can be harmony between private life and the demands of public service.
