Twelfth patronage: Det Danske Kulturinstitut

Mary accepted the patronage of the Danish Cultural Institutes, Danish cultural "embassies" abroad.

25 August 2005

At 19:00 pregnant crown princess Mary was at the celebrations for the 15 anniversary of the Danish Cultural Institute in Riga, Latvia. She attended a concert by the Latvian Symphonic Orchestra.

She flew back to Copenhagen the next morning at 07:00. 

Eleventh patronage: Dansk Flygtningehjælp

Crown princess Mary became the patron of the Danish Refugee Council, a humanitarian, non profit, non governmental organisation that's active in over 30 countries.

Over the years Mary has become quite active for the Refugee Council. The first years she was present at important meetings and fundraisers, later she started doing work "in the field" i.e. visiting camps ans projects abroad.

Tenth patronage: WHO

8 August 2005

Pregnant crown princess Mary and her lady-in-waiting had a private meeting at the World Health Organisation's regional European office in Copenhagen.

Mary wore a new cardigan by Heartmade, that was previously also seen on Caroline Heering.

Ninth patronage: Børnehjælpsdagen

28 June 2005

After the Kidney Association, Danish Children's Aid Foundation also received a visit from their new patron, (pregnant) crown princess Mary.

Eighth patronage: Nyreforeningen

28 June 2005

Danish Kidney Association received a visit from their new patron, (pregnant) crown princess Mary. She was informed about the working and activities of the organisation.

Mary wore a new wrap dress by Diane von Fürstenberg.

Seventh patronage: Sjældne Diagnoser

10 June 2005

Pregnant Mary had a meeting with Rare Disorders Denmark, another medical organisation she's the patron of.

Sixth patronage: Hjerneskadeforeningen

5 May 2005

The Danish Brain Injury Association anounced on its website that crown princess Mary is their patron.

Fifth Patronage: Kræftens Bekæmpelse

3 April 2005

On the same day she attended the HC Andersen reception at Copenhagen's town hall, crown princess Mary gave the official kick off for the annual fundraising campaign of the Danish Cancer Society at Fredensborg.

She is the Society's patron.

Mary was pregnant with Christian. The news hadn't been made public yet.

Fourth patronage: CIFF + Designer's Nest

10 February 2005

After the skiing holiday/birthday getaway in Switzerland, Mary & Fred were back in Denmark.

This new patronage came as no surprise since Mary Donaldson had been attending fashion shows with her new Danish friends since she got settled in Copenhagen in 2002. Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) is organized twice a year. Mary's commitment as patron of CIFF however ended in 2013. Since 2014 she's only patron of Designer's Nest - a fashion award that focuses on fresh Scandinavian fashion talent.

Together with her lady-in-waiting Mary was at the official opening of CIFF at Bella Center. She wore a new pair of earrings by Marianne Dulong.

     

 

Later that day she watched 3 shows (Bruun's Bazaar, InWear/Matinique and Day Birger et Mikkelsen) with her personal stylist Anja Alajdi.

Anja wore a Heartmade top that would later also be seen on Mary.

Mary was in the first stage of her pregnancy. It hadn't been made public yet.

Third Patronage: Hjerteforeningen

19 January 2005

Mary inherited the patronage of the Danish Heart Association from her father-in-law, prince Henrik.

The press of course mentioned the link to Mary's mother, Henrietta Clarke who died during heart surgery in 1997.

At night Mary had another public activity, attending the premiere of the musical "Beauty and the Beast".

Second patronage: Psykiatrifonden

18 January 2005

Mary made a visit to the second organisation she chose to become patron of: Psykiatrifonden, the Danish Mental Health Fund.

The meeting took place at the Fund's offices in Copenhagen. Pupils of the Øresundsskole, a special school for children with handicaps, were waiting outside to see the new crown princess.

Per Thornit accompanied Mary.

First patronage: Julemærkefonden

11 January 2005

Mary's first patronage was granted to the Danish Christmas Seal Foundation, Julemærkefonden.

The foundation runs 4 homes for children and young people with overweight. There's room for 750 boys and girls who work on getting a healthier life style and regaining self-esteem in a 10 week program. Their stay and guidance at the homes is free from charge. The Julemærkehjemme are funded by the annual sale of "Christmas seals" (stamps) - each year designed by another artist and presented with big media attention.

By granting a patronage, crown princess Mary involves herself with this cause for as long as she's a member of the royal family. She's the "face" of this foundation, giving it extra publicity.

At her first meeting with the foundation she was informed about their working during a 2 hour visit. This took place at the foundation's offices at Brolæggerstræde in Copenhagen.