Crown Princess Mary and The Mary Foundation (Launched September 11, 2007)

[wartenberg7]

Originally Posted by Muhler

And in contrast to the British press they got the title right. No Kate Middleton...

Yes, I noticed that the scandinavian countries get it right or wrong titlewise differently...
Swedish media refer to her almost every time with her maiden name, while at least Norway always call the Duchess "Hertuginne Kate" ("Duchess Kate").

[Muhler]

Yes, I do believe that calling her Kate is an endearment. Akin to Princess Di.

I use Kate myself because it's easier and faster to write. I'm lazy.

[Izzie]

Crown Princess Mary/Mary Foundation have donated $300,000 (DKK) to Børns Vilkår's for the Ukrainian children's telephone La Strada, the children's telephones in the surrounding countries and Børns Vilkår's efforts to help Ukrainian children in Denmark who call BørneTelefonen

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca9AQ8AM...4-c6293dcf2e1d

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca9FIzYq...3-76cd8f4e45b9

[polyesco]

Such a great effort by the foundation

[eya]

Crown Princess Mary with the Mary Foundation about the Partner Violence:

"Partner violence can have major consequences for both those who are exposed to the violence and for the children who live in the shadow of the violence.

With a comprehensive population survey from VIVE, commissioned by the Mary Foundation, we have gained new knowledge about partner violence in Denmark.

The survey shows us that every fifth Dane is exposed to partner violence during their lifetime.
We can also see that witnesses to the violence unfortunately too rarely intervene. We need to change that, because when, for example, a friend, a sibling or a neighbor reaches out and offers his help, it may be exactly what is needed for an end to the violence.

Many hold back - not out of malice - but because they are in doubt about what to do. Therefore, we need to spread knowledge about what can be done to help when witnessing partner violence.

Everyone has the right to a life without violence."

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbUgohkP5Ij/

[iceflower]

With the Mary Foundation Crown Princess Mary attended the presentation of the Media Competition's winners in Copenhagen today, March 22:


** BB: Lige nu: Elegant kronprinsesse Mary klar til festlig dag **


** kongehuset Instagram gallery **


** gettyimages gallery: DNK: Crown Princess Mary Hands Over Award To Winners Of Media Competition For Schoolchildren **

[polyesco]

Video of today, seems like a fun time
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...t-igen-og-igen

[Izzie]

Video of Mary at the Media Competiton's event today

https://www.billedbladet.dk/video/7HIWI8Mj/nmnVwI0u

Article
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...t-igen-og-igen

"Crown Princess Mary was received as a Hollywood star by the young school students when she on Tuesday afternoon as chairman of the Mary Foundation participated in a big award party media house JP/Politikens Hus.

Again and again she posed for selfies with the many happy youngsters who threw hand signs with her and just had a great time in the royal company."

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Another article: https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...engende-rytmer


Another video: https://www.billedbladet.dk/video/7HIWI8Mj/zKNCb5G6

[iceflower]

Crown Princess Mary attended the Maternity Foundation's Mother's Day event in Copenhagen today, May 5:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** tt.se gallery ** kongehuset gallery **


** BB video: Med til stor event: Kronprinsesse Mary tog hul på fejring af Mors Dag **


During the event Mary was asked about the documentary about Herlufsholm school that reports about bullying at the school. Mary answered she had not seen it yet, but condemned bullying:


** BB video: Overrumplet af spørgsmål: Nu reagerer Mary på kritisk Herlufsholm-dokumentar **

[iceflower]

Crown Princess Mary hosted the presidency meeting of the Mary Foundation at Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg, today, May 12:


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[Izzie]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Crown Princess Mary hosted the presidency meeting of the Mary Foundation at Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg, today, May 12:


** instagram gallery **

Very important meeting and work from The Mary Foundation. Can't believe The Mary Foundation celebrates 15 years in September! What a huge accomplishment for Mary, the foundation and all the partners, directors, organizations involved!

[fabaunty]

Indeed the fund has accomplished much good work since its foundation . A side note , that is one scary looking room to meet in .

[Muhler]

Indeed. The sooner that wallpaper dies, the better.

[polyesco]

This room has won me over the years.
And one that Mary and Frederik use often in their meetings and presentations

[Tarlita]

Originally Posted by Muhler

Indeed. The sooner that wallpaper dies, the better.

Absolutely agree with you. Wasn't it said after the renovation that Mary wasn't fond of abstract art but Fred loves it.
Anyway I preferred the crazy map of the world they had in this room. But they definately need to replace this.

[Nordic]

Originally Posted by Tarlita

Anyway I preferred the crazy map of the world they had in this room. But they definately need to replace this.

Different room, different floor. The world map is still there. This room used to have "plain" green walls.

[iceflower]

Crown Princess Mary together with the Mary Foundation visited a school in Haslev in connection with the project Me & We today, June 14:


** tt.se gallery ** gettyimages gallery **


** BB article: Markerer særlig dag: Kronprinsesse Mary er utroligt stolt **


** BB video: Kronprinsesse Mary tager ordet: Kommer med markant udtalelse om sin helt særlige rolle **

[polyesco]

Large gallery. Mary looks wonderful. Very important topic
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3424850&type=3

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by polyesco

Large gallery. Mary looks wonderful. Very important topic
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3424850&type=3

I agree. Very important/relevant topic. And by looking at the photos, you can see how engaged she is with the kids and how the kids gravitate towards her and also engaged with her they are in return. I think her demeanor and the way she talks with them and listens put them at ease. It is wonderful to see.

[Archduchess Zelia]

Not sure which thread this should go in.

As expected in the wake of the notice that Christian and Isabella will both be at Herlufsholm next year, Mary's visit to Haslev Idrætsefterskole with the Mary Foundation's social well-being project Me&We was marred by the question of her personal association with Herlufsholm. The fact that journalists were questioning her wasn't really unexpected. They asked Frederik the same questions at Royal Run. (And got a snappy answer in return ). A few things stand out about the palaver surrounding this engagement though:

First thing is that Mary, in addition to comments about her day at the school, had prepared a statement that she relayed to the journalists:

"I know that there are questions surrounding my role as chairwoman of the Mary Foundation. To that I want to say that bullying and violence is never acceptable and never can be justified. It is something we need to combat and prevent. That was my position 15 years ago, when I founded the Mary Foundation, and it is my position today. Our work in the Mary Foundation to combat and prevent violence and bullying, and to contribute to the creation of inclusive communities remain unchanged. And our work continues relentlessly."

A nice statement indeed but not much different from what we've already heard from both the foundation and the CP couple. I suspect it was an attempt to dodge having to answer questions. But of course it didn't do the trick and Mary ended up leaving the little seance to a choir of questions. Something the collective press corps has been very up in arms about.

It's just poor PR IMO. This is no different than the question of Joachim and his apanage. It isn't going to go away on its own and at this point, it's frankly outrageous that the DRF have a communications department that isn't able to predict this. If M&F have decided that Herlufholm's is the hill the want to die on, then be open about it! Don't hide behind vague statements that don't even address the criticism.

Second thing that makes this particular event different is the reaction of the students who met with Mary at Haslev Idrætsefterskole. It has been pretty scathing to say the least (link and link). A term that is repeated among the many students asked is "double standards".

I think this reaction shows the gravity of the situation for M&F. If we look past reactions from "experts" and reporters, not even Frederik's IOC membership accumulated this much public criticism. Mary has build up a solid brand and it's seriously hurting by M&F's insistence on sticking by Herlufsholm.

An initial report on the environment of the school is due out in the next couple of weeks. I've heard pretty solid rumours of a second documentary focusing on the girls at Herlufsholm (the first mainly centred around the boys) being in the making. As I said above: It isn't going away. And I understand it's a real tiresome case for them but since they apparently have decided to keep the children at the school, they have to address the criticism properly to not damage their reputation completely.