Queen Mary of Denmark has issued a new personal message on social media despite enjoying some time off with her family for the summer. The Danish queen is currently off duty with the rest of her family.
Since last Wednesday, July 9, Queen Margrethe has been acting as head of state in Denmark in the monarch’s absence as Crown Prince Christian, who usually acts as regent, is thought to be away with his parents. Mary posted a highly personal message on her Mary Foundation’s social media on the day her summer holiday started. The foundation was launched in 2007 with the aim of improving the lives of vulnerable women and children.
The new post, which featured a photograph of the Danish queen in a blue shirt and glasses, shared the message: “Summer can do something really special. Kids splashing in the city’s mushroom pools and at the local beach.
“Bright, long evenings with the family. And the sound of happy students driving through the streets.”
Mary spoke about how summer reminds her of the “importance of community,” explaining: “How lovely and rewarding communities can be, but also how difficult it can be for those standing outside the community.
She added: “With the summer holidays, fewer formalised communities follow. School, recreational activities, and clubs are typically closed. It takes more of all of us to reach out and invite others into the community.
“But I believe that community and a sense of belonging arise when we see each other and make room for diversity in tolerant and diverse communities.
“I hope that summer brings presence, joy, and a sense of belonging. Have a great summer from us at Mary Fonden. “
According to Hello! magazine, despite Frederik’s appearance at Wimbledon last week, it’s not known where the family are vacationing.
The Danish royal family’s calendar is currently showing no engagements for Mary’s family this week, with Queen Margrethe keeping the reins until this Sunday, July 20, when she will attend an event at Graasten Palace in south Denmark.