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King Frederik and Queen Mary Conclude Faroe Islands State Visit

Queen Mary’s donning of Faroese national dress underscored the visit’s aim to deepen regional bonds

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Overview

  • King Frederik and Queen Mary visited a Suduroy kindergarten and planted a tree in Tvøroyri to foster local connections
  • Queen Mary donned a Faroese national dress gifted during her 2005 visit and wore a silver bracelet by local silversmith Thomas Arge to honor regional artisans
  • Fourteen-year-old Princess Josephine joined the royal couple throughout the trip, warmly greeting crowds and taking on a zipline adventure on Suduroy
  • The couple’s modern approach to monarchy was on display through candid moments such as King Frederik’s public embrace of Queen Mary
  • The visit capped recent family milestones, coming after the couple’s 21st wedding anniversary and their children’s achievements in the Royal Run and Crown Prince Christian’s completion of Guard Hussar regiment training