Queen Mary of Denmark
Mary (born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson; 5 February 1972) is the Queen of Denmark since 2024 as the wife of King Frederik X.
| Mary | |
|---|---|
 Mary in 2023 | |
| Queen consort of Denmark | |
| Tenure | 14 January 2024 – present |
| Predecessor | Henrik of Denmark |
| Born | Mary Elizabeth Donaldson 5 February 1972 Queen Alexandra Hospital, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | |
| Father | John Dalgleish Donaldson |
| Mother | Henrietta Clark Horne |
Early life
changeMary Elizabeth Donaldson was born in Queen Alexandria Hospital in Hobart, Tasmania. She is the youngest daughter of John Dalgleish Donaldson, a professor of applied mathematics, and Henrietta Clark Donaldson. Her parents were Scots. She has two sisters and one brother. She graduated from University of Tasmania in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in Commerce and Law.[1]
On May 14, 2004, Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark were married in Copenhagen Cathedral. They have four children: Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, and Princess Josephine. The Crown Prince Couple live both in Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg and in the Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace.[1]
Titles and styles
change- 5 February 1972 - 14 May 2004: Miss Mary Elizabeth Donaldson
- 14 May 2004 - 29 April 2008: Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Denmark
- 29 April 2008 - 14 January 2024: Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat
- 14 January 2024 - present Her Majesty The Queen of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat
Military Ranks
changeDenmark
change- Officer Cadet in the Home Guard (2008)
- Sergeant in the Hone Guard (2009)
- Lieutenant in the Home Guard (20 February 2009)
- First Lieutenant in the Home Guard (18 September 2015)
- Captain in the Home Guard (31 March 2019)
- Major in the Home Guard (4 May 2023)
National Honors
change- Denmark: Dame of the Order of the Elephant (9 May 2004) (R.E.)
Medals and Decorations
change- Denmark: Dame of the Royal Family Decoration of Queen Margrethe II
- Denmark: Recipient of the Home Guard Medal of Merit
- Denmark: Recipient of the 75th Birthday Medal of Prince Henrik
- Denmark: Recipient of the 350th Anniversary Medal of the Royal Danish Life Guards
- Denmark: Recipient of the 70th Birthday Medal of Queen Margarethe II
- Denmark: Recipient of the Ruby Jubilee Medal of Queen Margrethe II
- Denmark: Recipient of the 75th Birthday Medal of Queen Margrethe II
- Denmark: Recipient of the Golden Anniversary Medal of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik
- Denmark: Recipient of the Prince Henrik's Commemorative Medal
- Denmark: Recipient of the 80th Birthday Medal of Queen Margrethe II
- Denmark: Recipient of the Golden Jubilee Medal of Queen Margrethe II
Foreign Honors
change- Belgium: Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
- Brazil: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross of Brazil
- Bulgaria: First Class of the Order of the Balkan Mountains
- Finland: Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- France: Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit
- Greece: Grand Cross of the Order of Beneficence
- Iceland: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon
- Mexico: Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle
- Netherlands:
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
- Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
- Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
- Spain: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
- Sweden:
- Knight of the Order of the Seraphim
- Commander Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Polar Star
- Recipient of the 70th Birthday Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf
- Recipient of the Golden Jubilee Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Crown Princess Mary". The Danish Monarchy. Archived from the original on 2013-09-30. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
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