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King Frederik and Queen Mary exchange look of love© Kongehuset

King Frederik and Queen Mary share looks of love on summer tour - best photos

The Danish royals visited Ærø on day two of their trip

Danielle Stacey
Online Royal CorrespondentLondon
Updated: August 20, 2024
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Queen Mary and King Frederik enjoyed a romantic walk on the second day of their summer tour.

The Danish royal couple were taken on a guided walk around the scenic Voderup Klint on the south coast of Ærø and is part of the UNESCO-designated South Funen Archipelago Geopark.

The palace shared some beautiful photographs from their trip, including one of Frederik and Mary exchanging a sweet look of love.

The Queen looked elegant in a white shirt and a camel maxi skirt by Joseph, accessorising with a straw hat, trainers and delicate gold jewellery. Meanwhile, the King donned a grey suit with a white shirt and a rust-coloured tie.

Frederik and Mary are visiting several Danish municipalities during their four-day summer tour – the first of their reign, which began back in January.

They have not been joined by their four children – Crown Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 17, and 13-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. The youngest three children are set to return to school this month.

Take a look at the best photos from their second day in Ærø.

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Frederik and Mary travelling to Ærø on a boat© Kongehuset

On board

King Frederik and Queen Mary are travelling around on the Royal Ship Dannebrog and took a boat to arrive at Marstal Harbor. This behind-the-scenes snap showed the couple sharing a giggle on board and waving to other sailors.

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Frederik and Mary greet locals in Ærø© CLAUS FISKER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Arrival

The pair received a warm welcome from locals, who cheered and waved Danish flags.

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Frederik and Mary waving in Ærø© Getty

All smiles

Queen Mary was given a beautiful posy of brightly-coloured flowers as she and Frederik took the time to speak with well-wishers.

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Queen Mary high-fives young well-wisher© Getty

Excited well-wishers

One youngster was very excited to high-five Mary, with the Queen smiling at her in response.

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Frederik and Mary in Ærø© Getty

Outfit change

While Mary was wearing trainers for her guided hike, earlier in the day she sported a pair of blue pearl-embellished slingbacks by Jimmy Choo.

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Queen Mary wearing hat, white shirt and gold necklaces© Getty

Queen Mary's accessories

A closer look at Mary's jewellery details – including her Dulong pearl earrings and personalised necklaces with "M" for Mary and "F" for husband Frederik.

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Frederik and Mary walking through Voderup Klint© Kongehuset

As Frederik and Mary enjoyed their stroll around Voderup Klint, the Queen appeared to have added a floral chain to her hat.

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Frederik and Mary hike through Voderup Klint© Kongehuset

Taking in the scenery

The royals were surrounded by cattle during their coastal walk.  

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The Danish royal couple, Queen Mary of Denmark and King Frederik of Denmark pose for a photo in Ærø© Getty

Picture perfect

The couple, who marked their 20th wedding anniversary back in May, happily posed for photographs during their walk. 

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King Frederik and Queen Mary host reception on board royal ship© Kongehuset

Evening reception

Before setting sail again, the Danish royals invited guests from Ærø Municipality to a reception buffet, with dishes including salmon, crayfish, rooster and turbot.

Mary changed into an black embroidered dress by Etro and accessorised with turquoise earrings, sweeping her brunette locks into a low chignon. 

Meanwhile, Frederik looked smart in a charcoal grey suit with a dark patterned tie. 

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