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Queen Mary of Denmark

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Mary
Mary in 2023
Queen consort of Denmark
Tenure14 January 2024 – present
PredecessorHenrik of Denmark
BornMary Elizabeth Donaldson
(1972-02-05) 5 February 1972 (age 52)
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Spouse
(m. 2004)
Issue
FatherJohn Dalgleish Donaldson
MotherHenrietta Clark Horne

Mary (born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson; 5 February 1972) is the Queen of Denmark since 2024 as the wife of King Frederik X.

Early life

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Mary 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Denmark: Dame of the Order of the Elephant (9 May 2004) (R.E.)

Medals and Decorations

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  • 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

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  • 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. 1.0 1.1 "Crown Princess Mary". The Danish Monarchy. Archived from the original on 2013-09-30. Retrieved 2013-10-13.

Other websites

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