Queen Mary and King Frederik to have fun Denmark’s Constitution
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark put on a united front as they marked the 175th anniversary of the Constitution in Copenhagen today.
Mary arrived at Holmen’s Church looking typically chic in a bright pink long-sleeved dress with a complimentary orange hat.
The Australian-born Queen’s dress featured a belted waist with gold brooch and voluminous balloon sleeves. The royal, 52, styled her brown hair in an elegant updo to reveal her glittering flower stud earrings.
The father-of-four meanwhile donned a crisp navy suit with a maroon tie for the event, otherwise known as Grundlovsdag, celebrating the day the Constitution of Denmark was first signed in 1853.
The pair appeared in high spirits despite having been plagued with rumours of marital struggles since the King was pictured enjoying an evening out in Madrid with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova last year.
Queen Mary of Denmark and King Frederik X looked in high spirits as they marked the 175th anniversary of Denmark’s Constitution today
The publication of the photos resulted in Genoveva, 47, issuing a statement denying a romantic relationship between herself and the royal and slamming the ‘malicious’ rumours.
For today’s celebrations, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, 84, who abdicated the throne in January, and her sister, Princess Benedikte, 80, also joined the reigning couple for the occasion.
Margrethe – who reigned Denmark for 52 years – put on a chic display in an all-white ensemble – complete with a wide-brimmed hat not dissimilar in style from her daughter-in-law’s.
Continuing the display of high fashion, Princess Benedikte opted for a deep purple overcoat and an off-white mid-length dress with floral patterning.
Accompanying senior members of the Danish royal family to the event was the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, 46.
Once inside the church, the royal family took their places in the front row for the service, celebrating the Constitution of Denmark, which outlines the country’s democratic values.
It comes after King Frederik and Queen Mary appeared on the Amalienborg Palace balcony for the monarch’s birthday.
The father-of-four celebrated his first birthday since he ascended the throne on 26 May and greeted crowds of royal fans who had gathered outside the residence.
Frederik put his arm around Mary while smiling for photographs outside Holmen’s Church in central Copenhagen
Queen Margrethe (left) and her younger sister, Princess Benedikte (right), joined the reigning couple for the celebrations
The Australian-born Queen cut an elegant figure in a chic satin pink dress with balloon sleeves and nude heels
Queen Margrethe, who abdicated the throne in January after a 52-year reign, looked pleased to greet her son
For the occasion, Mary opted for a bright pink long-sleeved dress, which perfectly matched her mother-in-law’s fuchsia frock.
Her dress featured a ruffled drop hem and voluminous gathered sleeves. The royal styled her brown hair in loose waves and wore an elegant gold bangle.
Frederik and Mary were joined on the balcony by their four children Crown Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 17, and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 13.
Isabella cut a sophisticated figure in a blue floral printed wrap dress with balloon sleeves.
Meanwhile, her younger sister Josephine looked elegant in a light blue-and-white floral knee-length dress with sheer sleeves.
The former monarch, 84, looked stylish in an all-white ensemble and matching wide-brimmed hat
The mother-of-four opted for a glamorous makeup look for the occasion, complete with pink lipstick
The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen (pictured), joined the royal family for the service
Princess Benedikte put on a dashing display in a purple overcoat and off-white dress with floral patterning
The family-of-six were joined on the balcony by Queen Margrethe, 84, who abdicated in January following a 52-year reign. The mother-of-two looked glamorous in a bright pink midi dress with short sleeves.
Sweeping her hair up into her signature bun, Margrethe showcased a dazzling flower-shaped brooch.
Earlier that day, the Danish Royal Household has released a new portrait of King Frederik to mark the monarch’s 56th birthday.
Frederik opted to wear his military uniform for the new portrait, which was posted on Instagram.
The royal’s black double-breasted jacket was adorned with his Air Force badge and his military citation bars.
Margrethe, who shocked the nation last year when announcing her abdication, looked in high spirits as she entered the venue
Margrethe’s younger sister, Benedikte, participated in marking the 175th anniversary of the Constitution
The mother-of-four entered Holmen’s Church in central Copenhagen behind her husband Frederik
In 1995, the Crown Prince began his service as a member of Denmark’s elite special operations forces, the Royal Frogmen Corps. He also completed training in both the army and air force in his younger years.
Posing against a dark grey background, Frederik also opted for a plain black tie and crisp white shirt.
Earlier this month, King Frederik and Queen Mary celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary during a state visit to Norway.
Mary and Frederik donned matching padded navy and canary yellow gilets, with the Queen donning a black and white striped long-sleeve t-shirt and her husband wearing a plain white shirt.
Australian-born Mary and Frederik’s 23-year romance was often dubbed a ‘real-life fairytale’ after they met in a Sydney pub.
But pictures emerged of the monarch having an evening out with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova – the former daughter-in-law of the billionaire Duchess of Alba – in November last year.
The pair were seen walking through Madrid before heading to her apartment building, changing clothes and heading out again for the evening.
