Queen Mary of Denmark was forced to end a royal engagement early after being stung by a wasp during a public appearance with her family.
The Australian-born monarch, 53, was greeting locals in the Danish town of GrÃ¥sten alongside her husband, King Frederik, 57, and two of their children – Princess Isabella, 18, and Prince Vincent, 14 – as the royal family marked the start of their summer holiday.
Footage shared on social media shows Queen Mary wincing in pain and clutching her leg as her family quickly turned to check on her. While the exact moment wasn’t caught on camera, it appears a wasp was to blame for the sudden interruption.
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Sky News reported that despite the sting, Mary urged her husband and children to continue the engagement while she was quickly rushed to a nearby hotel for treatment.
Local media outlet Billed Bladet confirmed the Queen was doing well, saying: “The queen certainly did not seem to be badly affected by the encounter with the stinging wasp, and she, together with the king, Isabella and Vincent, made sure to greet the many citizens who had gathered in the square.”
On Instagram, fans rallied behind the monarch, praising her strength.
“Sadly Queen Mary was stung by a wasp (she dealt with it like the champion she is) 🥺 I wish her a speedy recovery,” one wrote. Another added, “She is one tough Aussie our Mary.”
The Danish royal family is expected to continue their summer engagements as planned.
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