Queen Mary of Denmark stepped out today for an event marking Aalborg University's 50th anniversary, and while the ever-stylish royal's ensemble was undeniably on point, it was a small detail of the outfit that immediately garnered attention from royal watchers.
In addition to a Julie Sandlau pendant sporting the initials of her four children, Christian, Isabella, Vincent, and Josephine, the queen also selected a separate necklace with just one initial: an "F," presumably for her husband, King Frederik. While Mary has worn both pieces before, the gem-studded initial, which is reportedly from the brand Halberstadt, made waves as an apparent show of affection and support for Frederik on the heels of months of speculation about the state of the royal marriage.
In October 2023, photographs surfaced of the king in Madrid with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova, along with tabloid allegations that Fredrik had spent the night at her apartment. Casanova quickly spoke out, saying, "I flatly deny the statements that suggest a romantic relationship between Prince Frederick and me. Any statement of this type is not only completely untrue but also distorts the facts in a malicious manner."
The royals themselves have never commented on the issue, though many were quick to point out the timing when, on New Year's Eve, Queen Margrethe announced that she would become the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to abdicate the throne. While Margrethe linked her decision to a previous back surgery, some have suggested that the move could, in part, have come as an attempt to help keep Frederik and Mary's marriage together. On January 14th, the two did indeed become King and Queen of Denmark and have been seen side by side at numerous public events since.
Mary and Frederik will mark their 20th wedding anniversary next month.
Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails.
