In early July, Queen Mary of Denmark (52) was hit by a scooter while she was on a royal visit with her husband in Greenland. The scooter was a mobility scooter driven by an elderly man. It was later declared an accident by palace security. The elderly man made a mistake, and held no ill will towards the Queen.
There are viral videos making rounds on social media that shows the incident. The video shows Queen Mary talking amongst a crowd in Nuuk, Greenland. Then, she was hit by a large black mobility scooter on her side. This causes her to stumble, and a bodyguard pushes the scooter back. Queen Mary comes back into the video, visibly startled.
Queen Mary and King Frederik visited Greenland starting June 29 to July 6 as a royal visit. Greenland is a part of Denmark, and this is Frederik’s first visit to the island as King. Frederik’s mother, Queen Margrethe, abdicated the throne in January, after serving as Queen for over 50 years.
The rest of the royal visit seemed to go on without any major issues. The royal couple and their two youngest children enjoyed an official dinner, visited the village of Erik the Red, enjoyed Greenlandic coffee and more. It is a custom for the Danish royals to depart Copenhagen and go spend time at their summer palace.
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The King and Queen’s story sounds like a fairy tale. Mary married Crown Prince Frederik, the heir to the Danish throne, on May 14, 2004. The couple’s romance began during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where they met in a pub., Their relationship captivated the world.
Mary’s journey from commoner to royalty is an inspiring story of love. After meeting Prince Frederik, she moved to Denmark, where she embraced her new role and responsibilities with grace. Mary quickly learned the Danish language and immersed herself in the culture, earning the respect and admiration of the Danish people.
As Crown Princess, Mary has taken on numerous official duties and engagements, both domestically and internationally. She is a patron of various organizations and causes. Her work with the Mary Foundation, which she established in 2007, is particularly important. The foundation works on combating social isolation, bullying, and domestic violence.
Mary and Frederik have four children: Prince Christian (born 2005), Princess Isabella (born 2007), and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine (born 2011). The Queen is known for her dedication to her family, balancing her royal duties with her role as a mother.
