Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Queen Margrethe of Denmark and the Duchess of Cambridge pose at Christian IX’s Palace.Photo: Samir Hussein - Pool/WireImage
It’s a royal Jubilee times two!
Kate Middletonreceived an official welcome to Denmark from Queen Margrethe II and the monarch’s daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Mary on Wednesday.
The Duchess of Cambridge visited the royal women at Queen Margrethe’s official residence at Christian IX’s Palace in Copenhagen on the second and final day of herroyal tour in Denmark.
The meeting is not only a reminder of the long-standing relationship between the two royal families, but it also coincides with the respective Platinum and Golden Jubilees being celebrated this year.
Margrethe is marking 50 years on the throne, whileQueen Elizabethis being honored for 70 years on the throne.
Princess Mary, Kate Middleton and Queen Margrethe.Samir Hussein - Pool/WireImage
Both monarchs also tested positive for COVID-19 this month.Queen Margrethe was diagnosed on Feb. 8and displayed only mild symptoms as she isolated at the palace.Queen Elizabeth tested positive for coronavirus on Feb. 20and continues to be monitored for mild cold-like symptoms, according to Buckingham Palace.
Queen Elizabeth’s portrait released on February 6, 2022 to mark the start of her Platinum Jubilee year.Chris Jackson/Buckingham Palace via Getty
Later in the visit, Kate and Mary departed for a private lunch. The royals walked across the Amalienborg Courtyard to Frederik VIII’s Palace, where Mary and her husband Prince Frederik live with their four children.
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Kate Middleton.Samir Hussein - Pool/WireImage
The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Mary also share a special connection this year: milestone birthdays.Kate celebrated her 40th birthdayon January 9 andMary turned 50on Feb. 5.
source: people.com
