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 Elizabeth Donaldson was born in Queen Alexandria Hospital for Women 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]

• 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

• 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)

• Denmark: Dame of the Order of the Elephant Order of the Elephant (9 May 2004) (R.E.)
• Denmark: Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog (26 May 2024) (S.Kmd)

• Denmark: Dame of the Royal Family Decoration of Queen Margrethe II (9 May 2004)
• Denmark: Dame of the Royal Family Decoration of King Frederik X (14 January 2024)
• 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

• Belgium: Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (Belgium) (28 March 2017)
• Brazil: Grand Cross of the National Order of the Southern Cross (23 February 2007)
• Bulgaria: First Class of the Order of the Balkan Mountains (12 October 2006)
• Egypt: Grand Cross of the Order of Virtues (Egypt) (6 December 2024)
• Finland: Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (10 October 2013)
• France: Grand Cross of the Order of the Legion of Honour Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (France) (25 April 2018)
• Greece: Grand Cross of the Order of Beneficence (20 May 2014)
• Iceland: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (16 January 2018)
• Mexico: Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (13 February 2017)
• Netherlands:
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion (17 March 2015)
  • Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal (30 April 2013)
• Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav (18 September 2018)
• Spain: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (30 March 2015)
• Sweden:
  • Knight of the Order of the Seraphim (6 May 2024)
  • Commander Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Polar Star (11 May 2009)
  • Recipient of the Crown Princess Victoria Wedding Medal (19 June 2010)
  • Recipient of the 70th Birthday Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30 April 2016)
  • Recipient of the Golden Jubilee Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (15 September 2023)

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