As Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates the throne, Crown Prince Frederik is poised to ascend, accompanied by his wife, Crown Princess Mary, who will become the new queen. The Australian-born Mary Donaldson, once an advertising executive, entered the royal stage through a chance meeting at a Sydney bar during the 2000 Summer Olympics. Unbeknownst to her, she had encountered the crown prince of Denmark, and their relationship began discreetly, marked by long-distance courtship. The engagement was revealed in October 2003, leading to their marriage on May 14, 2004, at Copenhagen Cathedral. Together, they are parents to four children: Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.
Crown Princess Mary, admired for her quick acquisition of the Danish language, has earned popularity and praise for her sense of style, often drawing comparisons to Britain’s Duchess Kate Middleton. The couple’s union has resonated positively with the Danish public, as reflected in polls where Mary has been declared Denmark’s third-most popular royal.
Following Queen Margrethe II’s announcement in her New Year’s Eve speech, Crown Princess Mary is set to become queen on January 14. Queen Margrethe cited age and health issues as the reasons for her abdication, passing the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik, and his wife, Crown Princess Mary.
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