The Australian Women’s Weekly releases souvenir issue celebrating Queen Mary of Denmark
The Australian Women’s Weekly is releasing a souvenir issue celebrating Queen Mary of Denmark’s ascension to the Danish throne.
The announcement:
The Australian Women’s Weekly proudly unveils their special February souvenir issue, marking an unprecedented moment in history: the ascension of the world’s first Australian-born Queen, Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark, on sale today, Thursday 25, January.
It’s been a captivating 20 years since Mary Donaldson from Hobart first graced the cover of The Weekly, sharing her enchanting fairytale romance and marriage to the then Crown Prince Frederik.
Following their recent coronation as King and Queen, HM Mary of Denmark continues to be one of the most beloved royals for readers of The Australian Women’s Weekly.
The February issue commemorates this historic occasion with 18-page special featuring exclusive insights, rarely seen images from Queen Mary’s personal collection and a feature on the Danish Crown Jewels.
There’s always been something about ‘our Mary’ says new editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly Sophie Tedmanson of the new Queen:
“The Weekly has covered royal families for the past 90 years and we couldn’t be more excited that such an extraordinary Australian woman has become a queen who is adored by our readers and set to become even more popular during her reign.”
“Mary is a model royal and a great Australian ambassador, and her effortless charm and cheerful grace will continue to make her a global style icon over the next few years.” Tedmanson said.
The Weekly’s royal correspondent Juliet Rieden, who has interviewed Mary face-to-face and documented her journey to the throne, shares insights to the Queen’s reflections.
“I miss family and friends,” Queen Mary once told Rieden. “I love teaching my children about Australia, because that’s part of their heritage as well, that’s part of who they are,” she said.
“It was clear from the first time she was pictured with Frederik that she’d be a natural and deal with the immense pressure of being in the public spotlight,” Rieden says. “Denmark is a tiny nation compared to the UK, and the Danish monarchy is very in touch with its people and hugely popular, as was obvious when tens of thousands turned out to cheer for the new King and Queen on Proclamation Day. Danes have especially opened their arms to Mary, she is part of the fabric of the nation now. Mary is also very relatable and a wonderful contemporary royal role model.”
The February issue of The Australian Woman’s Weekly is on sale today, January 25.
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