Royal fans spot ‘hidden detail’ in Queen Mary of Denmark’s new portrait: ‘This speaks volumes about her marriage’
Eagle-eyed fans are excited about a ‘secret’ detail in the brand new portrait of Queen Mary of Denmark, but many disagree about its true meaning.
The photos of the Australian-born Danish Queen and King Frederik were taken at Frederick VIII’s Palace in Amalienborg, the couple’s official residence in Copenhagen.
Queen Mary poses in an elegant cream-colored dress with boat neck and diamond earrings.
But many are focused on the Queen’s pendant – a delicate ‘F’ – adorned around her neck.
Royal family expert Emma Paaske noted how the piece of jewelry provided insight into the relationship of the royal couple.
In the BT podcast ‘The Royal House behind the scenes’ Paaske said: ‘[Queen Mary] has the chain with an F in it, so it’s very clear that her loyalty is with Frederik.’
Queen Mary’s necklace came from a jeweler in Halberstadt and she is often photographed wearing it.
The Queen is known for hiding Easter eggs in her outfits – with thousands ‘touched’ by her ‘heartfelt tribute’ in a bright orange dress at the annual Maratonsang event in June 2024.
Queen Mary poses in an elegant cream boat-neck dress and diamond earrings – with a delicate ‘F’ necklace around her neck
Hundreds have pointed out that Queen Mary is in front of King Frederick in the portraits
Fans also caused an uproar over another unusual detail in the new civilian portraits.
Hundreds have pointed out that Queen Mary stands before King Frederick as they stand shoulder to shoulder in their official gala portraits.
“The gala portraits are a little more formal, so here you put more emphasis on who is the head of state, because they are official photos that have to stick,” historian and royal expert Lars Hovbakke Sørensen told Danish news BT
‘With civilian portraits, more emphasis is placed on personal, civilian life and not on someone’s role.
‘That’s why they stick to the more classic, old-fashioned gender roles, where it is typical that the ladies are ahead of the men.’
Queen Mary of Denmark also recently announced the launch of a podcast about ‘loneliness’ among young people.
On Instagram, King Frederik’s wife posted a photo of herself listening to a podcast in black pants and a matching turtleneck sweater.
Wearing stylish glasses and headphones, the mother-of-four was seen engrossed in the podcast as she held her phone in her hands.
Queen Mary of Denmark (pictured) announced today on Instagram that she will be launching a podcast about the issue of loneliness among young people
On a cream-colored sofa, next to a side table full of books, the Australian-born queen looked typically elegant, with her hair straight and left loose and her features flaunted with a touch of glamorous makeup.
The message, translated from Danish to English, read: ‘I’m super excited to listen to a podcast. I often listen when I have to go from one place to another.
‘Some days I feel like entertainment, other days I use it to gain knowledge and new input.
‘That is why I am proud that we have now committed ourselves to creating a podcast in the Mary Foundation.
‘Our first podcast is called ‘Lonely Youth’ and provides in-depth insight into the nuances of loneliness through three short episodes by mixing expertise and personal stories of young people.
‘We know from the ‘Loneliness in Denmark’ study that 73 percent of 16 to 19 year olds experience loneliness, whether they are alone or with others. At the same time, 17 percent of 16-24 year olds feel very lonely.
‘These are serious figures that we have to do something about. A podcast is something we don’t have much experience with at the Mary Foundation, but I hope you listen and feel welcome.’
Born from her desire to make society more inclusive, Queen Mary, 52, launched The Mary Foundation in 2007.
Born from Queen Mary’s desire to make society more inclusive and engage those on the margins, The Mary Foundation was established in 2007.
Mary “has always been particularly aware of the people who are not part of a group, people who feel lonely and cannot understand why they are excluded from the community,” the foundation’s official website says.
The Queen Mary Foundation was established thanks to a national donation of 1.1 million kroner, raised in Denmark and Greenland, in honor of the wedding of Mary and Frederik in 2004.
Mary is following in the footsteps of royals, including the Duchess of Sussex, Queen Camilla and Princess Eugenie, by launching a podcast.