Queen Mary of Denmark put on a brave face on Saturday as she attended the confirmation of her 15-year-old twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, at Fredensborg Palace Church. The ceremony came less than a week after the death of her father, academic John Dalgleish Donaldson, at the age of 84.
The Queen was all smiles as she escorted her children into the church for the service officiated by the Royal Confessor, Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen. Princess Josephine wore an ivory white confirmation gown by Birgit Hallstein, paired with a pearl crucifix and white pointed-toe sling-back heels. Her brunette hair was styled in loose waves with twists on either side.
Queen Mary wore a navy blue ensemble by Claire Mischevani, with a matching headpiece. The twins were joined by their father, King Frederik, and elder siblings Crown Prince Christian and Princess Isabella, who wore a forest green dress.
Ahead of the milestone, the palace shared a digital photo album of the twins over the years, prompting well-wishes from fans. One wrote: 'Beautiful photos of the cutest twins!' Another added: 'Wishing you the most wonderful day tomorrow.'
On Sunday, Queen Mary announced her father's death in a statement: 'It is with great sorrow that Her Majesty, The Queen, announces that her father, Professor John Dalgleish Donaldson, has died in Hobart, Tasmania. He was 84 years.' She added: 'My heart is heavy, and my thoughts are grey. My beloved father has passed away. But I know that when the grief settles, the memories will brighten my day.'
