The Danish palace has unveiled three new photographs of King Frederik and Queen Mary ahead of a significant milestone.
These images mark the first-ever civil portraits of the royal couple, following the release of their regal gala portraits in April, where they donned royal regalia.
King Frederik, 56, appeared dapper in a navy three-piece suit paired with a white shirt and a satin pink tie.
Queen Mary, 52, exuded elegance in a white shift dress, accessorized with diamond earrings and her meaningful ‘F’ necklace, a tribute to her husband. Her brunette locks were styled in a wavy blow-dry, complemented by plum smokey eye makeup, rose pink lipstick, and a touch of blush.
Captured by photographer Steen Evald, the portraits were taken in the Great Hall of Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg in Copenhagen. These images will be used for official trips, visits, and events related to the couple’s patronages.
Meanwhile, the earlier gala portrait, in which Queen Mary debuted the historic emerald tiara, will adorn Danish embassies and consulates worldwide.
The release of these portraits comes just weeks ahead of the first anniversary of Frederik’s accession to the throne. He was proclaimed King on January 14, 2024, following the unexpected abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe.
During the proclamation ceremony, Queen Mary stood beside him on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace, where the couple shared a tender moment as they waved to the crowds.
As parents to Crown Prince Christian, 19, Princess Isabella, 17, and 13-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, King Frederik and Queen Mary have embraced a year of notable firsts.
This included their inaugural state visits to Sweden and Norway in May, followed by tours of the Kingdom of Denmark’s autonomous territories—the Faroe Islands and Greenland—in June. In October, they hosted Iceland’s President for their first incoming state visit.
The Danish royals are expected to uphold tradition by celebrating Christmas at Marselisborg Palace in Aarhus, Jutland. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Christian is set to return soon from his gap year travels in East Africa.
