Our Mary Queen At Last

Queen Margrethe Is Finally Ready To Hand Over Power To Her Son And Daughter-in-law

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The Danish royals were the picture of unity as they gathered to attend a family event at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen last week. But once again, it was Crown Princess Mary who stole the show as she drew cheers from the crowd when she arrived with husband Frederik, proving that her adopted home is ready and waiting to welcome her as their Queen.

The celebration of Queen Margrethe’s sister Princess Benedikte’s 75th birthday comes just weeks after the monarch revealed to Frederik and Mary that she was now ready for them to take over the throne after her 80th birthday next year.

“You are ready and you will be amazing at your job,” an emotional Margrethe told her son and daughter-in-law during a private dinner. “I trust you and feel secure handing over to such a wonderful couple.”

A royal insider said Frederik fought back tears as his mother praised him and Mary, and he kissed the Queen on both cheeks after proposing a toast to her.

Earlier that day, Margrethe had stood on the terrace of her summer residence alongside the future king and queen of Denmark to celebrate her 79th birthday.