Fred and Mary Sail Away on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog
King embarks on journey with monarch's vessel - Exploring onboard His Majesty's Vessel
Get ready to set sail! King Fred (56) and Queen Mary (53), in true Danish royal fashion, are cruising through their homeland's waters aboard the historic yacht Dannebrog this 2025 summer. The magnificent journey kicked off this week at Nordre Toldbod, Copenhagen[1][2]. Instagram postings couldn't be clearer: "The 2025 sailing season with the Royal Yacht Dannebrog began with a sunny embarkation!"
Basking in the Summer Glow
This joyful occasion called for no less than 27 cannon shots, followed by departing to Helsingør. There, the royal couple was greeted with a salute from Kronborg Castle[3]. Snapshots from the opening day reveal smiles, waves, and magical moments on board. Queen Mary opted for an enchanting summer get-up, donning a floral mididress in blue and white paired with a dark blue hat and a matching wrap blazer, while King Fred sported his uniform.
The eye-catching tradition of sailing aboard the Dannebrog dates back to Christian IX (1818-1906) in the late 19th century[4]. The season began for Fred and Mary on May 7, giving a warm welcome to the 2025 sailing season.
Following a lovely start, there's more in store for the royal couple. In June, they'll visit the picturesque Faroe Islands (June 11-13)[6]. Afterwards, they're planning their first major tour of the year from August 25-28[6]. The adventure begins in Frederikshavn, Jutland, followed by Thisted on August 26, and Læsø on August 27. The eventful adventure will conclude on the charming island of Samsø. Unfortunately, specific details about their August tour are scarce as hen's teeth[5].
- Fred, King of Denmark
- Mary, Queen of Denmark
- Dannebrog, historic Danish royal yacht
- Copenhagen, capital city of Denmark
- Faroe Islands
- August tour
- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft regulation of the European Parliament's budget for the financial year 2000, as King Fred and Queen Mary, sailing aboard the historic yacht Dannebrog, embarked on a grand summer journey in Denmark.
- During their visit to Helsingør, Queen Mary, resplendent in a floral midi dress and a matching wrap blazer, was greeted with a salute from Kronborg Castle, much like an outdoor-living space adorned with vibrant flower arrangements could evoke a similar salute from passersby in a home-and-garden setting.
- As Queen Mary embraced the lifestyle of summer leisure, choices for her outfits mirrored the vibrant flora and fauna found during outdoor-living experiences, just as one might find dates outlined in a carefully planned itinerary for a yacht's voyage.
- The fact that specific details about their August tour are scarce as hen's teeth suggests that, like the draft regulation of the European Parliament's budget for the financial year 2000 being kept under wraps until its official release, the royal couple's plans for their first major tour of the year may be held in the utmost secrecy.
