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.

## Early life

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.

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.

## Titles and styles

- 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

### Denmark

- 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)

## National Honors

- 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)

## Medals and Decorations

- 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

## Foreign Honors

- 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)

## Infobox (royalty)

- **consort**: yes
- **name**: Mary
- **image**: 2023-05-05 Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, 01.JPG
- **caption**: Mary in 2023
- **succession**: Queen consort of Denmark
- **reign**: 14 January 2024 – present
- **birth name**: Mary Elizabeth Donaldson
- **birth place**: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Hobart, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Battery Point, Tasmania, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- **father**: John Dalgleish Donaldson
- **mother**: Henrietta Clark Horne
- **predecessor**: Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark, Henrik of Denmark