King Frederik and Queen Mary return to Denmark after spending time apart during overseas holiday

King Frederik and Queen Mary kiss in first appearance as monarchs

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 28/07/2025

- 13:40

The royal couple are expected to meet with local residents

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have moved to their traditional summer residence, Gråsten Palace in South Jutland, a cherished retreat for the Danish royals since 1935.

As is customary, the royal couple are expected to meet with local residents to mark their arrival in the area.


The King and Queen of Denmark have not been seen publicly since early July, with Queen Margrethe and Crown Prince Christian stepping in as regents.

Frederik's absence suggested the monarch was taking time off from official duties.

King Frederik and Queen Mary

King Frederik and Queen Mary return to Denmark after spending time apart during overseas holiday

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The King and Queen of Denmark spent part of their break at their French home, Château de Cayx in Cahors, accompanied by their 14-year-old twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.

They returned home to Denmark on July 21, but did not perform any royal engagements.

King Frederik was spotted at Wimbledon at the beginning of July on two separate occasions.

Queen Mary, 53, did not accompany her husband on either of these appearances.

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King Frederik and Queen Mary pictured at Gråsten Palace in 2024

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Since July 7, King Frederik, 57, has not been seen in public.

Australian-born Mary has often visited her family in Hobart, Tasmania during the summer holidays.

However, she joined King Frederik in France this year before retreating to Gråsten Palace.

King Frederik X became King of Denmark on January 14, 2024, following the abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II.

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King Frederik had previously attended Wimbledon without his wife

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King Frederik X became King of Denmark on January 14, 2024

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This transition in the Danish monarchy took place after Queen Margrethe announced her abdication on New Year's Eve, 2023.

King Frederik also has a brother named Prince Joachim, who lives in the US with his wife, Princess Marie.

Prince Joachim relocated his family to the US after accepting a job role as defence industry attaché at the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC.

This move, which occurred in the summer of 2023, was part of a broader effort to strengthen Denmark's defence industrial cooperation with the United States and Canada.