11 January 2005
Mary's first patronage was granted to the Danish Christmas Seal Foundation, Julemærkefonden.
The foundation runs 4 homes for children and young people with overweight. There's room for 750 boys and girls who work on getting a healthier life style and regaining self-esteem in a 10 week program. Their stay and guidance at the homes is free from charge. The Julemærkehjemme are funded by the annual sale of "Christmas seals" (stamps) - each year designed by another artist and presented with big media attention.
By granting a patronage, crown princess Mary involves herself with this cause for as long as she's a member of the royal family. She's the "face" of this foundation, giving it extra publicity.
At her first meeting with the foundation she was informed about their working during a 2 hour visit. This took place at the foundation's offices at Brolæggerstræde in Copenhagen.
A look at crown princess Mary of Denmark, from the time she was Mary Donaldson untill today.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Monday, 30 December 2013
Christening of Hannibal Gad Foss
8 January 2005
Frederik & Mary were guests at the christening of Hannibal Valdemar Gad Foss, the second son of their friends Rose Gad & Holger Foss.
Sunday, 29 December 2013
Visit to Red Cross & Red Barnet
6 January 2005
In the aftermath of the tsunami in South East Asia, Frederik & Mary, accompanied by Per Thornit, made a visit to the Danish Red Cross and to Red Barnet to hear about the relief efforts that were being made to help the victims.
They were also informed about the general working of the two organisations. Red Barnet's secretary general Mimi Jakobsen showed them round.
In the aftermath of the tsunami in South East Asia, Frederik & Mary, accompanied by Per Thornit, made a visit to the Danish Red Cross and to Red Barnet to hear about the relief efforts that were being made to help the victims.
They were also informed about the general working of the two organisations. Red Barnet's secretary general Mimi Jakobsen showed them round.
Saturday, 28 December 2013
Memorial service for tsunami victims
2 January 2005
Many Danish tourists were involved in the tsunami that hit South East Asia on Boxing Day 2004. In Denmark a national day of mourning was held with a 2 minute silence and a national remembrance service for the victims in Copenhagen's Vor Frue church.
Along with prime minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the royal family was present: queen Margrethe II, prince Henrik, the crown princely couple, prince Joachim and princess Alexandra (seperated but not yet divorced).
Also present were Mary's lady-in-waiting countess Victoria Bernstoff-Gyldensteen and chief of court Per Thornit.
Many Danish tourists were involved in the tsunami that hit South East Asia on Boxing Day 2004. In Denmark a national day of mourning was held with a 2 minute silence and a national remembrance service for the victims in Copenhagen's Vor Frue church.
Along with prime minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the royal family was present: queen Margrethe II, prince Henrik, the crown princely couple, prince Joachim and princess Alexandra (seperated but not yet divorced).
Also present were Mary's lady-in-waiting countess Victoria Bernstoff-Gyldensteen and chief of court Per Thornit.
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Friday, 27 December 2013
New year's court
1 January 2005
The traditionally very regal first "nytarskur" was replaced by a smaller event, in reception rather than gala style because of the tsunami that hit south east Asia less than a week earlier. In the disaster many Danish tourists were harmed.
The other two new year's courts were cancelled.
A hazy photo of Mary and Frederik arriving at Amalienborg palace:
No footage was released by Danish court. Public opinion was negative on the amount of time the prime minister had taken in making his public condolences.
The traditionally very regal first "nytarskur" was replaced by a smaller event, in reception rather than gala style because of the tsunami that hit south east Asia less than a week earlier. In the disaster many Danish tourists were harmed.
The other two new year's courts were cancelled.
A hazy photo of Mary and Frederik arriving at Amalienborg palace:
No footage was released by Danish court. Public opinion was negative on the amount of time the prime minister had taken in making his public condolences.
Thursday, 26 December 2013
New year's eve
31 December 2004
On her first new year's eve as "kronprinsesse" Mary hosted a party at her home in Fredensborg.
About 20 befriended couples celebrated the arrival of the new year at Kancellihuset with Fred & Mary.
On her first new year's eve as "kronprinsesse" Mary hosted a party at her home in Fredensborg.
About 20 befriended couples celebrated the arrival of the new year at Kancellihuset with Fred & Mary.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Christmas day
25 December 2004
In the company of Margrethe, Henrik and the separated couple Joachim & Alexandra, Frederik and Mary attended another church service in Arhus cathedral on Christmas day.
It's Margrethe's tradition to go to Christmas service twice each year: on the 24th and the 25th December.
In the company of Margrethe, Henrik and the separated couple Joachim & Alexandra, Frederik and Mary attended another church service in Arhus cathedral on Christmas day.
It's Margrethe's tradition to go to Christmas service twice each year: on the 24th and the 25th December.
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Christmas card 2004
December 2004
For their private christmas card, Fred & Mary used a photo of them that was shot during Mary's first official visit to Greenland - earlier in 2004.
For their private christmas card, Fred & Mary used a photo of them that was shot during Mary's first official visit to Greenland - earlier in 2004.
Monday, 23 December 2013
Christmas Eve 2004
24 December 2004
Mary & Fred spent Christmas at Marselisborg with queen Margrethe, prince Henrik, prince Joachim, princess Alexandra & their sons. Joachim & Alexandra were separated but not yet divorced.
Everyone (except prince Felix) attended the Christmas eve service at Aarhus cathedral.
Mary & Fred spent Christmas at Marselisborg with queen Margrethe, prince Henrik, prince Joachim, princess Alexandra & their sons. Joachim & Alexandra were separated but not yet divorced.
Everyone (except prince Felix) attended the Christmas eve service at Aarhus cathedral.
Sunday, 22 December 2013
Saturday, 21 December 2013
Opening a nursing home
11 December 2004
Mary and her lady-in-waiting went to Bov to open Rønshave, a nursing home for elderly people.
Mary and her lady-in-waiting went to Bov to open Rønshave, a nursing home for elderly people.
Friday, 20 December 2013
Bent Fabricius's birthday party
7 December 2004
Frederik, his brother Joachim & Mary were guests at the gala birthday party for the 80th birthday of Danish jazz musician Bent Fabricius-Bjerre. The party was held at Metronome Studios in Copenhagen.
Mary wore a new gown by Céline.
Frederik, his brother Joachim & Mary were guests at the gala birthday party for the 80th birthday of Danish jazz musician Bent Fabricius-Bjerre. The party was held at Metronome Studios in Copenhagen.
Mary wore a new gown by Céline.
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Visit to Bredegaard Centre & Handing out the Philips Nordic Prize
6 December 2004
A day with two official activities for Mary, on both of which she was accompanied by her lady-in-waiting, countess Victoria Bernstoff-Gyldensteen.
In the morning the fresh crownprincess visited Bredegaard, a nursing home for blind persons in Fredensborg.
Mary wore a new jacket by Max Mara.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon Mary handed out the Philips Noric Prize at the Rikshospital in Copenhagen. A sum of 50.000 euro was given to child psychiatrist Christopher Gilberg for his research on autism and Aspergers.
On this occasion Mary wore a new hat by Philip Treacy.


A day with two official activities for Mary, on both of which she was accompanied by her lady-in-waiting, countess Victoria Bernstoff-Gyldensteen.
In the morning the fresh crownprincess visited Bredegaard, a nursing home for blind persons in Fredensborg.
Mary wore a new jacket by Max Mara.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon Mary handed out the Philips Noric Prize at the Rikshospital in Copenhagen. A sum of 50.000 euro was given to child psychiatrist Christopher Gilberg for his research on autism and Aspergers.
On this occasion Mary wore a new hat by Philip Treacy.


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