Mary Elizabeth Golddigger, Crown Princess of Denmark
The Crown Princess during a visit to the Faroe Islands in 2005.
Born	5 February 1972 (1972-02-05) (age 35) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Title	Crown Princess of Denmark
Religious stance	Lutheran, Presbyterian before marriage
Spouse	Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark
Children	Prince Christian of Denmark, Princess Isabella of Denmark
Parents	John Dalgleish Donaldson and Henrietta Clark Horne
Relatives	Jane, Patricia and John Donaldson
Website	Official website

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (Danish: Kronprinsesse Mary), née Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, was born 5 February 1972 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, and is the wife of Crown Prince Frederik who is the heir to the Danish throne. Image File history File links Princess_Mary_of_Danmark. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... Slogan or Nickname: Island of Inspiration; The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product... A Crown Prince or Crown Princess is the heir or heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. ... Church in Holte The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark (the church of Denmark or the peoples church of Denmark) (Danish:Den Danske Folkekirke) is a state church and is the largest Christian church in Denmark. ... Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (born Frederik André Henrik Christian on 26 May 1968 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is the eldest son of Queen Margrethe II and her husband, Prince Consort Henrik. ... Prince Christian of Denmark (Christian Valdemar Henri John), born 15 October 2005, is the son of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife, the Australian born Crown Princess Mary. ... Princess Isabella of Denmark (Isabella Henrietta Ingrid Margrethe) (born 21 April 2007) is the daughter of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife, the Australian-born Crown Princess Mary. ... The French word née (feminine) or né (masculine) (or the English word nee) is still commonly used in some newspapers when mentioning the maiden name of a woman in engagement or wedding announcements. ... is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... Slogan or Nickname: Island of Inspiration; The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product... Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (born Frederik André Henrik Christian on 26 May 1968 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is the eldest son of Queen Margrethe II and her husband, Prince Consort Henrik. ... Contrasting with heir presumptive, an heir apparent is one who cannot be prevented from inheriting by the birth of any other person. ... This is a list of Danish monarchs, that is, the Kings and Queens regnant of Denmark. ...

Early life

Mary grew up in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. She completed her secondary education at Taroona High School and Hobart Matriculation College before studying at the University of Tasmania for five years. On graduation Mary moved to Melbourne to work in her chosen career of advertising. Some months after the death of her mother in 1997, Mary travelled extensively through Europe and the United States. Upon her return to Australia Mary moved to live and work in Sydney. As a girl Mary was heavily involved in sport and other extra-curricular activities both at school and outside. Mary's early love of horses led her to ride competitively as a teenager with her horse Sultan. Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... Slogan or Nickname: Island of Inspiration; The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product... Taroona High School is a co-educational state high school located in Taroona, a southern riverside suburb of greater Hobart, the capital of the island state Tasmania. ... Centenary Building, Sandy Bay campus The University of Tasmania (also abbreviated as UTAS, UTas or Tas Uni) is an Australian university, with three campuses in Tasmania. ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre. ... Advert redirects here. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... A young rider at a horse show in Australia. ...

Family

Mary is the youngest of four children born to John and Henrietta Donaldson. Her parents emigrated from Scotland to Australia in 1963. This article is about the country. ...

Mary has three siblings:

• Jane Alison Stephens (b. 26 December 1965);
• Patricia Anne Bailey (b. 16 March 1968);
• John Stuart Donaldson (b. 9 July 1970);

Mary's father is Professor John Dalgleish Donaldson, an applied mathematician with a PhD from the University of Tasmania. His Bachelor of Science (BSc) was completed at the University of Edinburgh in 1963. Professor Donaldson has had an academic career at the University of Tasmania, and taught and researched in Houston, Oxford, South Korea and most recently in Denmark at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Aarhus. is the 360th day of the year (361st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 75th day of the year (76th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph. ... Centenary Building, Sandy Bay campus The University of Tasmania (also abbreviated as UTAS, UTas or Tas Uni) is an Australian university, with three campuses in Tasmania. ... The University of Edinburgh (Scottish Gaelic: ), founded in 1582,[4] is a renowned centre for teaching and research in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Centenary Building, Sandy Bay campus The University of Tasmania (also abbreviated as UTAS, UTas or Tas Uni) is an Australian university, with three campuses in Tasmania. ... For other system schools, see University of Houston System. ... The University of Oxford (informally Oxford University), located in the city of Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... Main campus on Frue Plads. ... Aarhus Universitet or the University of Aarhus is a university based in Ã…rhus, Denmark. ...

Mary's mother was Henrietta Clark Donaldson (née Horne), known as Etta. She worked for many years at the University of Tasmania and before she retired she was the executive assistant to the Vice-Chancellor. Etta died on 20 November 1997, following complications six weeks after a heart operation for a long-term heart condition. Centenary Building, Sandy Bay campus The University of Tasmania (also abbreviated as UTAS, UTas or Tas Uni) is an Australian university, with three campuses in Tasmania. ... A Vice-Chancellor (commonly called the VC) of a university in the United Kingdom, other Commonwealth countries, and some universities in Hong Kong, is the de facto head of the university. ... is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ...

In 2001 John Donaldson married for the second time to English author Susan Elizabeth Donaldson, née Horwood, who writes novels under several pseudonyms including Susan Moody^[1]. In 2006 she taught creative writing at the University of Copenhagen. The couple currently live in Aarhus where Professor Donaldson teaches at the University of Aarhus. He will return to teaching at the University of Copenhagen next year, before retiring to France, according to recent reports Susan (Elizabeth) Moody (b. ... Main campus on Frue Plads. ... For the Aarhus convention on public participation, see Aarhus Convention. ... Aarhus Universitet or the University of Aarhus is a university based in Ã…rhus, Denmark. ... Main campus on Frue Plads. ...

Mary's siblings live in Australia with their families. Jane (a pharmacist) and Patricia (an intensive care nurse) each have three children and John Stuart (a geologist) has two.

Education and career

Mary began elementary school in Clear Lake, Texas, while her father was working there. On returning to Hobart she attended Sandy Bay Infants School, Waimea Heights Primary School and then Taroona High School in Tasmania. For the last two years of her secondary education Mary attended Hobart College from which she matriculated. From 1989 to 1994 Mary did a combined degree in Commerce and Law (BCom.LLB) at the University of Tasmania. Mary later qualified for professional certificates in advertising and direct marketing. Mary worked for Australian and global advertising agencies after graduation including DDB Needham and Mojo Partners in Melbourne, then Young & Rubicam, Love Branding and Belle Property Group in Sydney. After leaving Australia, Mary taught business English in Paris. On moving to Denmark permanently she worked at Navision/Microsoft Business Solutions outside of Copenhagen. The Danish Royal Family includes The Queen of Denmark and her family. ... Image File history File links Denmark_large_coa. ... Margrethe II (Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid) (born 16 April 1940) is the Queen regnant of Denmark. ... Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark (né Count1 Henri Marie Jean André de Laborde de Monpezat, b. ... Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (born Frederik André Henrik Christian on 26 May 1968 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is the eldest son of Queen Margrethe II and her husband, Prince Consort Henrik. ... Prince Christian of Denmark (Christian Valdemar Henri John), born 15 October 2005, is the son of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife, the Australian born Crown Princess Mary. ... Princess Isabella of Denmark (Isabella Henrietta Ingrid Margrethe) (born 21 April 2007) is the daughter of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife, the Australian-born Crown Princess Mary. ... Prince Joachim of Denmark (Joachim Holger Waldemar Christian), born 7 June 1969, is the younger son of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. ... Prince Nikolai of Denmark (Nikolai William Alexander Frederik) (b. ... Prince Felix of Denmark (Felix Henrik Valdemar Christian) (b. ... Princess Benedikte of Denmark (Benedikte Astrid Ingeborg Ingrid), born in Copenhagen 29 April 1944, is the second daughter of King Frederik IX of Denmark and Queen Ingrid. ... Queen Anne-Marie (born Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark, 30 August 1946) is the wife of King Constantine II of Greece, who was deposed by a military coup in 1967. ... Princess Elisabeth of Denmark (Elisabeth Caroline-Mathilde Alexandrine Helena Olga Thyra Feodora Estrid Margarethe Désirée) (b. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... Sandy Bay is a suburb of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. ... Taroona High School is a co-educational state high school located in Taroona, a southern riverside suburb of greater Hobart, the capital of the island state Tasmania. ... Slogan or Nickname: Island of Inspiration; The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product... Hobart College is a senior secondary college, located on Mt. ... Look up matriculation in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A Bachelor of Commerce, often abbreviated as BCom, B.Com or BComm , is an undergraduate academic degree in business management. ... The degree of Bachelor of Laws is the principal academic degree in law in the majority of common law countries other than the United States, where it has been replaced by the Juris Doctor degree. ... Centenary Building, Sandy Bay campus The University of Tasmania (also abbreviated as UTAS, UTas or Tas Uni) is an Australian university, with three campuses in Tasmania. ... Doyle Dane Bernbach is an advertising agency that became famous in the 1950s and 1960s for its innovative campaigns for Volkswagen (Think Small), Avis (We Try Harder), and other companies. ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre. ... Young & Rubicam, Inc. ... This article is about the capital of France. ... For other uses, see Copenhagen (disambiguation). ...

Courtship and engagement

Mary Donaldson met Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark at the Slip Inn [1] during the 2000 Summer Olympics on 16 September in Sydney. They conducted a long-distance relationship by phone, email and letter and Frederik made a number of discreet visits to Australia. On 15 November 2001 Anna Johannesen [2] of Danish weekly magazine Billed Bladet named Mary as Frederik's girlfriend. Mary moved to Europe in December 2001 and while working as an English tutor in Paris she visited Denmark privately and was photographed attending weddings and christenings of friends with Frederik. She moved to Denmark in August 2002 and on 4 September 2002 Mary began working at Navision/Microsoft [3] in Vedbæk. Mary and Frederik were photographed during 2003 at various private outings in Denmark. On 24 September 2003 the Danish court announced Queen Margrethe intended to give her consent to the marriage at the State Council meeting scheduled for 8 October 2003. The 2000 Summer Olympics or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were the Summer Olympic Games held in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... Margrethe II (Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid) (born 16 April 1940) is the Queen regnant of Denmark. ...

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Marriage

Mary Donaldson and Crown Prince Frederik married on 14 May 2004 in Copenhagen Cathedral. Mary wore a wedding gown designed by Danish designer Uffe Frank and had a small bridal party which included her two sisters and her friend Amber Petty. Frederik was supported by his brother Prince Joachim. Three of Mary's nieces, Erin and Kate Stephens and Madisson Woods, were flower girls; Frederik's nephew Prince Nikolai of Denmark and first cousin once removed, Count Richard von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth were pageboys. The wedding ^[2] was celebrated in Copenhagen and at Fredensborg Palace. The couple reportedly spent their honeymoon in Africa. May 14 is the 134th day of the year (135th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Copenhagen Cathedral is a Cathedral church in Copenhagen, Denmark. ... Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (born Frederik André Henrik Christian on 26 May 1968 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is the eldest son of Queen Margrethe II and her husband, Prince Consort Henrik. ... Prince Joachim of Denmark (Joachim Holger Waldemar Christian), born 7 June 1969, is the younger son of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. ... Prince Nikolai of Denmark (Nikolai William Alexander Frederik) (b. ... Count Richard of Pfeil and Klein-Ellguth (Friedrich Richard Oscar Jefferson) (b. ... For other uses, see Copenhagen (disambiguation). ... Fredensborg Palace Fredensborg Palace is a palace located on the eastern shore of Lake Esrum (Danish, Esrum Sø) in Fredensborg on the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in Denmark. ... A honeymoon is the traditional trip taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage with seclusion and sexual intimacy. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ...

The monograms of Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Frederik's and Mary's combined monogram and Prince Christian's are all designed by Queen Margrethe.^[3]

Citizenship and marriage agreement

The Danish Folketing (parliament) passed a special law (Mary's Law) giving Mary Donaldson Danish citizenship upon her marriage, a standard procedure for new foreign members of the royal family.^[4] Mary was previously a dual citizen of Australia and the United Kingdom. Formerly a Presbyterian, Mary became Lutheran. On entering the royal family, Mary signed a marriage agreement similar to those of her father-in-law and her commoner ex-sister-in-law. The agreement was subsequently updated in late 2006. The details of the first and second agreements have never been made public. The Folketing [], or Folketinget, is the national parliament of Denmark. ... “Citizen” redirects here. ... Presbyterianism is a tradition shared by a large number of Christian denominations which is most prevalent within the Reformed branch of Protestant Western Christianity. ... Lutheranism is a major branch of Protestant Christianity that identifies with the teachings of the sixteenth-century German reformer Martin Luther. ...

Children

At 1:57 local time on 15 October 2005 Mary gave birth to a boy at Copenhagen University Hospital. Frederik was present for the delivery and the little prince was healthy, weighed 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) and measured 51 cm (20 ins). The name of the prince is Christian Valdemar Henri John announced at his christening on 21 January 2006 at Christiansborg Palace Chapel in Copenhagen. He will be Christian XI on ascension to the throne after his father. Valdemar is a historically significant name in Denmark, associated with both the Danish royal family and the national flag the Dannebrog. Henri and John are the names of his two grandfathers. is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen Rigshospitalet - or simply Riget (as in Lars von Triers mini-series The Kingdom) - is The National Hospital in Denmark, situated in Copenhagen. ... Prince Christian of Denmark (Christian Valdemar Henri John), born 15 October 2005, is the son of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife, the Australian born Crown Princess Mary. ... Water is poured on the head of an infant held over the baptismal font of a Catholic church in the United States in 2004 In Christian religious practice, infant baptism is the baptism of young children or infants. ... is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Christiansborg Palace Christiansborg Palace Christiansborg Palace at night Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen is the home of Denmarks three supreme powers: the royal power, the legislative power, and the judicial power. ... Valdemar II (1170–1241), called Valdemar the Conqueror or Valdemar the Victorious, was the King of Denmark from 1202 until 1241. ... The Dannebrog. ...

On 21 April 2007 Mary gave birth for the second time at Copenhagen University Hospital at 16.02 local time. The newborn girl weighed 3.350 kg and was 50 cm tall.^[5] The new princess is third in line to the throne after her father Crown Prince Frederik and her brother Prince Christian. The little princess was christened at Fredensborg Palace chapel on 1 July 2007.^[6] The name of the new princess is Isabella Henrietta Ingrid Margrethe. Henrietta and Margrethe are the names of her two grandmothers. Ingrid is the name of her great-grandmother, Queen Ingrid, who passed away in November 2000, aged 90 years. is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen Rigshospitalet - or simply Riget (as in Lars von Triers mini-series The Kingdom) - is The National Hospital in Denmark, situated in Copenhagen. ... Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (born Frederik André Henrik Christian on 26 May 1968 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is the eldest son of Queen Margrethe II and her husband, Prince Consort Henrik. ... Prince Christian of Denmark (Christian Valdemar Henri John), born 15 October 2005, is the son of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife, the Australian born Crown Princess Mary. ... Fredensborg Palace Fredensborg Palace is a palace located on the eastern shore of Lake Esrum (Danish, Esrum Sø) in Fredensborg on the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in Denmark. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Princess Isabella of Denmark (Isabella Henrietta Ingrid Margrethe) (born 21 April 2007) is the daughter of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife, the Australian-born Crown Princess Mary. ...

Royal life

After the wedding, in 2004, the couple went on a summer cruise of mainland Denmark on the royal yacht the Dannebrog, then to Greenland and to the 2004 Athens Olympics. In 2005 during the celebrations for the 200^th Anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen, the royal family was involved in related events throughout the year. Frederik and Mary marked it in London, New York and in Australia, where Mary was made Honorary HCA Ambassador to Australia in the Utzon Room of the Sydney Opera House. Since becoming Crown Princess of Denmark, Mary has made a number of international visits^{[citation needed]} and Frederik and Mary participated in the reburial ceremonies for Empress Maria Feodorovna in Denmark and Saint Petersburg. In the context of immigrant issues in Denmark, Mary has visited the disadvantaged migrant areas of Vollsmose (2006) and Gellerup (2007).^{[citation needed]} Mary has played an active role in promoting an anti-bullying program based on an Australian model through the auspices of Denmark's Save the Children.^{[citation needed]} Mary is also involved in a new campaign to raise awareness and safe practices among Danes about skin cancer through The Danish Cancer Society.^[7] Mary is also an active patron of Denmark's third highest earning export industry, the fashion industry. In September 2007 Mary formally established the Mary Foundation, with capital from public and private donations, to advance cultural diversity and encourage a sense of the right to belong and contribute to society for those who are socially isolated or excluded. Dannebrog (until the mid 20th century often spelled Danebrog) may refer to; The national Flag of Denmark Order of the Dannebrog Dannebrogordenen (Danish): A Royal Danish decoration. ... (Redirected from 2004 Athens Olympics) The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, commonly known as the 2004 Summer Olympics were the 28th Summer Olympic Games. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Hans Christian Andersen (disambiguation). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article is about the state. ... The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... Maria Feodorovna, born Princess Dagmar of Denmark (November 26, 1847–October 13, 1928) was Empress Consort of Russia. ... Saint Petersburg (Russian: Санкт-Петербу́рг, English transliteration: Sankt-Peterburg), colloquially known as Питер (transliterated Piter), formerly known as Leningrad (Ленингра́д, 1924–1991) and... The office of Minister for Refugees, Immigrants and Integration is a Danish minister post. ... The International Save The Children Alliance is a worldwide organisation which aims to improve the living of children. ...

As a native English-speaker^[8] Mary's main priority from the time of her engagement was to master the Danish language. Mary has acknowledged this has been a challenge for her in several interviews at the time of her engagement and marriage.^{[citation needed]} Danish (dansk) is one of the North Germanic languages (also called Scandinavi languages), a sub-group of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European languages. ...

Titles, styles, honours & arms

• Miss Mary Elizabeth Donaldson (1972-2004)
• Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. (2004-present)

• Knight of the Order of the Elephant (R.E.), Denmark
• Order of Saint Olav, Grand Cross, Norway (No.St.0.1.)
• The Order of Stara Planina, 1st cl., Bulgaria (Bu.S.P.1.)
• Order of the Polar Star, Grand Cross, Sweden (Sv.N.Stj.1.)
• The Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross, Brazil (Br.S.K.1.)

A new coat of arms has been designed for Mary (as Crown Princess and holder of the Order of the Elephant, see also Heraldry Australia). It has been hung in the Chapel of the Royal Orders at Frederiksborg Castle. The coat of arms and its details are not yet published on the Crown Prince Couple's official website. Image File history File links Denmark_large_coa. ... A style of office, or honorific, is a form of address which by tradition or law precedes a reference to a person who holds a title or post, or to the political office itself. ... HRH is an abbreviation for the style His Royal Highness or Her Royal Highness. ... Coat of arms of Frederick IV of Denmark and Norway surrounded by the collars of the Order of the Elephant and the Order of the Dannebrog. ... Order of St. ... The Order of the Polar Star (Swedish Nordstjärneorden) is a Swedish Royal order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on 23 February 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim. ... A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ... Coat of arms of Frederick IV of Denmark and Norway surrounded by the collars of the Order of the Elephant and the Order of the Dannebrog. ... Frederiksborg Palace Frederiksborg Palace, in Hillerød, was built as a royal residence for King Christian IV from 1602 to 1620 by the Dutch architects Hans and Lorents van Steenwinckel. ... Frederiksborg Palace Frederiksborg Palace, in Hillerød, was built as a royal residence for King Christian IV from 1602 to 1620 by the Dutch architects Hans and Lorents van Steenwinckel. ...

Residences

The official residence of the Crown Prince family is The Chancellery House, an early 18th-century house within Fredensborg Palace, 40 km (25 miles) north of Copenhagen. It was previously the home of Frederik's maternal grandmother, Queen Ingrid. They also have a temporary apartment in Copenhagen at Amalienborg while renovations are completed on their permanent city residence, Amalienborg's Federik VIIIs Palace Frederik VIII (or Brockdorff's Palace) which was also the home of the Crown Prince's maternal grandparents, Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid, formerly Princess Ingrid of Sweden. As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800 in the Gregorian calendar. ... Princess Ingrid Victoria Sofia Louise Margareta of Sweden , (28 March 1910 – 7 November 2000) was the queen consort of King Frederik IX of Denmark. ... Amalienborg, with the Marble Church at the top Amalienborg Palace (Danish: Amalienborg Slot) is the winter home of the Danish royal family. ... ... Frederick IX of Denmark (Christian Frederik Franz Michael Carl Valdemar Georg) (March 11, 1899 – January 14, 1972) was King of Denmark from April 20, 1947 until his death. ...

Patronages

Since 2004 Crown Princess Mary has steadily worked to establish her relationships with various organisations, their issues, missions, programs and staff. Mary's patronages range across areas of culture, the fashion industry, humanitarian aid, support for research and science, social and health patronages and sport (golf and swimming). The organisations for which she is patron have reported positive outcomes through their relationship with Mary and there are various reports in the Danish media and on some of the websites of the organisations themselves about Mary being quite involved in her working relationship with them. Mary is currently involved in supporting anti-obesity programs and vaccination for children in the European Union through the World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe.

Mary's current patronages include cultural organisations [4][5][6], the Danish fashion industry [7][8], humanitarian aid [9], research and science[10][11], social, health and humanitarian organisations [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] (see Crown Princess Mary's inaugural speech for WHO Europe) and sporting organisations[22][23]

Crown Princess Mary is also the Honorary Life Governor of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute based at the Garvan Institute/St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, a member of the International Committee of Women Leaders for Mental Health and a member of various sporting clubs (riding, golf and yachting). Mary lends her support to a number of other 'one off' Danish causes, industry events and international conferences convened in Denmark. the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute or VCCRI is a scientific institution based in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia. ... Hospital: St. ...

The Mary Foundation

On 11 September 2007 Crown Princess Mary announced the establishment of the Mary Foundation [24] at the inaugural meeting at Amalienborg Palace. The Foundation's aim is to focus on co-operative community initiatives to advance the understanding of cultural diversity and the principle of the right to belong. The intitial funds of DKK 1.1 million were collected in Denmark and Greenland and donated to Frederik and Mary as a wedding gift in 2004. In addition the Mary Foundation has a capital base of DKK 73.6 million comprising donations from eight co-founders. Crown Princess Mary is the chairman of eight trustees. See the press release announcing objectives, participants and other details about how the Foundation will function. The Mary Foundation aims to improve lives compromised by environment, heredity, illness or other circumstances which can isolate or exclude people socially. By creating opportunity and giving a sense of affiliation and belonging to community, the Foundation intends to improve individual lives and those of families. is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Amalienborg seen from the Copenhagen Operahouse. ...

References

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External links

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• Mary Donaldson: A Fairy-Tale Romance
• Denmark.dk - Costly refurbishment at Frederik VIII Palace (27 April 2004)
• Denmark.dk - Bishop's wish for intimacy on Royal Wedding day (27 April 2004)
• Denmark.dk - Plenty of pomp in store for wedding cdortege (3 May 2004)
• Denmark.dk - A fairytale wedding like none other (18 May 2004)
• Interactive fullscreen panoramas from the Royal Wedding (Quicktime)
• HRH Crown Princess of Denmark establishes The Mary Foundation