Queen Mary steps out solo amid speculation she skipped family Easter holiday

Australian-born Queen Mary stunned in an all-navy ensemble as she returned to royal duties amid speculation of trouble in the royal household.

Queen Mary has returned to royal duties solo amid speculation she pulled out of a private holiday with King Frederik and their four children over the Easter break.

The Australian-born Danish royal was a picture of elegance in an all-navy ensemble and a fedora-style hat, as she marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Home Guard in Churchillparken, Copenhagen.
But questions are being raised as to whether Mary stayed back after the royal flag remained raised over Amalienborg Castle indicating a member of the royal family was in attendance.

Queen Mary of Denmark attends the ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Home Guard's establishment at the Freedom Museum in Copenhagen. Picture: AFP

True blue ... the Australian-born royal looks stunning at 52. Picture: Getty Images

The Palace is yet to comment on the flag.
A Palace spokesperson last week told the Danish publication Her&Nu that Queen Margrethe, 83, would act as head of state in the Danish monarch’s absence.

Mary became a private in the Home Guard in 2008. Picture: Getty Images

Queen Mary was elegant in an all-navy ensemble and brown boots. Picture: Getty Images

It comes amid the fallout of Prince Frederik affair rumours after photos were published in Spanish magazine Lecturas of his night out in Madrid with glamorous Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova – without Mary.
Casanova has denied the reports.
Meanwhile tragedy marked the Home Guard celebration following the death of a female soldier on duty in the park the night before.

Queen Mary of Denmark has close ties to the Home Guard, appointed a major in 2023. Picture: AFP

According to Danish newspaper, Billed Bladet, the Home Guard soldier died from a cardiac arrest.

Mary, 52, paid tribute to the servicewoman in her address to military personnel.

The Australian-born royal inspects the parade for the ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Home Guard's establishment at the Freedom Museum in Copenhagen. Picture: AFP

“For 75 years, the Home Guard has created security and safety for the Danes. It is a day we want to celebrate, but before I go any further, I would also like to express my deepest sympathies to those bereaved by last night’s tragic death,” she said.
She then presented service medals to soldiers and visited the nearby Freedom Museum.
Mary became a private in the Home Guard in 2008, where she rose through the ranks in subsequent years. And at the May 4th parade in 2023, she was appointed major.

Originally published as Queen Mary steps out solo amid speculation she skipped family Easter holiday