Queen Mary of Denmark returns to royal duties following recent health woes

After a brief illness forced her to cancel recent royal engagements, Queen Mary has returned to her royal duties with a bright smile and a renewed focus on the well-being of Denmark’s youth.

While the specifics of Mary’s health issues were not disclosed to the public, the beloved royal had to miss several important events. She canceled an appearance at the University of Copenhagen and was unable to attend the Heart Association’s prestigious awards ceremony in Copenhagen.

In a statement to Danish publication, BT, palace officials explained, “Her Majesty the Queen, like many others right now, has become ill, and therefore unfortunately cannot participate in the Heart Association’s award ceremony.”

In her absence, Queen Mary expressed her gratitude for the support she received from the event organisers and sent a heartfelt message to the attendees.

“Thank you for the thoughtfulness,” she wrote at the time.

“What a lovely surprise to receive this bouquet and drawings, even though illness prevented me from participating in the Heart Association’s event “Sammen om hrt”. I was looking forward to presenting the Heart Award with heart children Alma and Ellen and meeting some of the young people living with heart disease.

“Hopefully we can meet another time.”

 

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Despite her health struggles, Mary made a welcomed return to royal duties recently when she participated in a visit to Pilehaveskolen in Vallensbaek, as part of the School Force initiative with the Mary Foundation on Monday, March 17.

The School Force is a joint project between the Mary Foundation, Børns Vilkår, and Save the Children, aimed at improving the well-being of students and promoting a positive school environment.

Mary, looking sharp in a checked trouser suit, was warmly welcomed by the students.

 

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Following the event Mary took to social media to share her thoughts on the importance of listening to children and young people about their experiences.

“It has been a pleasure to experience the work of Pilehaveskolen with the School Force,” she wrote.

“The school’s experiences and the student council’s suggestions emphasize once again for me how central it is to engage children and young people in questions about their everyday lives. They are the ones who experience it firsthand if well-being in class is bad and bullying is taking place.

“Therefore, they need to be heard. In Mary Fonden we have only good experiences with engaging children and young people in our work.”