Queen Mary of Denmark appeared as fashionable as ever today when she inaugurated a Deer Park in Copenhagen alongside Denmark’s Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke, despite rumors of her withdrawal from a scheduled trip with her husband Prince Frederik.
The 52-year-old royal, originally from Australia, exuded rural elegance in a grey patterned sweater, a black Seeland Cottage Quilt Lady Waistcoat, and a floppy hat.
She chose a glamorous makeup style, wearing bold eyeliner and mascara over a layer of golden foundation.
The event in Naerum took place amidst speculations that Mary might have spent the Easter break apart from Prince Frederik, as their flag continued to fly over their residence at Amalienborg Castle, indicating that either Frederik, Mary, or their son Crown Prince Christian was present.
The royal family typically travels during Easter, but the palace informed the Danish publication Her&Nul last week that Queen Margrethe, 83, would serve as the head of state while the entire family went abroad.
However, it appears that a last-minute change occurred, possibly resulting in Mary staying in Copenhagen.
This development has fueled further speculation about the state of the couple’s marriage, especially after Frederik was seen with the elegant Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova.
Despite any circulating rumors or tensions, Mary seemed joyful during the outing, interacting with a deer and engaging with young admirers.
Earlier in the week, the Queen accessorized her outfit with a stylish wide-brimmed hat and blue leather gloves.
Demonstrating her impeccable fashion sense, Mary paired the ensemble with heeled tawny leather boots.
She wore her brunette locks in loose curls and opted for a glamorous makeup look featuring smoky eyeshadow and pink lip gloss.
Mary appeared in high spirits as she delivered a speech at the significant event and awarded medals to guards for their dedicated service.
Mary’s visit was also marked by a somber note.
According to the Danish newspaper Billed Bladet, a Home Guard soldier passed away from a heart attack while on duty the night before Mary’s visit.
Addressing military personnel at the event, Mary paid tribute to the fallen soldier, acknowledging the Home Guard’s 75-year history of ensuring security and safety for the Danish population and expressing her condolences for the recent loss.
The Danish royal family has faced challenges in recent years, including rumors of an ‘affair’ and disagreements over title changes. However, a new era has begun following King Frederik X’s ascension to the throne in January.
As speculation arose about Mary’s decision to remain in Copenhagen, many revisited King Frederik’s evening out with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova in Madrid last fall, which sparked global ‘affair’ rumors.
Genoveva and King Frederik were seen dining at a flamenco restaurant in Madrid last November, leading to speculation about a romantic involvement, a claim Genoveva vehemently denied in a legal statement shared on Instagram.
Following her denial, Genoveva sought solace in San Sebastian, where her ex-husband Cayetano Martínez de Irujo’s family owned a property.
Reports from Spanish magazine Hola! revealed that Genoveva stayed at the Palace of Arbaizenea, a residence previously owned by the Duchess of Alba and later inherited by her son Cayetano Martínez de Irujo. The magazine mentioned that Genoveva retreats to San Sebastian whenever she needs a break from public life.
After a hiatus from social media, Genoveva reemerged last month with a new Instagram post featuring two selfies with her fluffy dog. The post documented her activities, including a park stroll, an art exhibition visit, and a flamenco dinner with the reality TV star and the King.
In her Instagram statement, she denounced the ‘malicious’ rumors linking her romantically with King Frederik.
Since Queen Margrethe’s abdication on December 31, the couple has held the titles of King and Queen, prompting speculation that the abdication aimed to salvage the marriage between her son and Princess Mary amidst the alleged ‘affair.’
Royal expert Phil Dampier informed The Telegraph that the Queen may have taken this step out of concern for the marriage’s stability and the potential repercussions of losing Mary, whom she views as a valuable asset to the royal family.