Queen Mary and King Frederick of Denmark shared a photo of them looking cozy to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Instagram, but looked frozen when they arrived in Oslo.
The royal family is currently sailing its ship Dannebrog and is in Norway for a state visit to its Scandinavian neighbors.
The couple looked joyful online as Frederik put his arm around his wife and she leaned towards him to take the photo on their pristine yacht.
Mary and Frederik donned matching navy blue and canary yellow quilted vests, the Queen a black and white striped long sleeve t-shirt and her husband a plain white shirt.
But camera shots of them docking in the Norwegian capital seemed to tell a different story.
The couple looked frozen as they arrived at the port, with stern expressions on their faces, a stark contrast to the image that appeared online just hours before their arrival.
The royal couple shared a snap on their social media account looking cozy, with Frederik putting his arm around Mary.
The couple looked frozen as they arrived at the port, with stern expressions on their faces, a stark contrast to the image that was posted online just hours before their arrival.
The trip has coincided with a ‘very special day’, as they celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary, amid scandals and doubts about their relationship.
The 23-year romance between Australian-born Mary and Frederik was often called a “real-life fairy tale” after they met in a Sydney pub.
But images emerged of the monarch on a night out with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casnova, former daughter-in-law of the billionaire Duchess of Alba, in November last year.
The couple were seen walking around Madrid before heading to their apartment building, changing clothes and heading out again for the night.
The publication of the photos caused Genoveva, 47, to issue a statement denying any type of romantic relationship between her and royalty and criticizing the “malicious” rumors.
Queen Mary, 52, looked elegant in a crisp white jacket which she paired with a dazzling brooch, a gray fascinator and a blue printed skirt.
Mary and Frederik’s facial expressions soon improved as they greeted their royal neighbors.
Queen Mary was all smiles as she greeted Crown Prince Haakon of Norway.
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway visit Honnorbrygga to welcome King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark
King Frederick walked ahead with Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, while Queen Mary walked with Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
King Frederick helped his wife up the stairs as she got off the royal ship.
The four royals walked down the street as they waved to fans hoping to see them.
Queen Mary of Denmark and Queen Sonya of Norway travel by car during their state visit
The mother of four wore her hair in a low, sleek and sophisticated bun and wore natural makeup.
Her husband, King Frederick, 55, looked dapper in his naval uniform.
Their facial expressions soon softened as they greeted their Norwegian neighbors, Crown Prince Haakon, Queen Sonja, King Harald, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
At the beginning of the month, before setting sail, Mary and Frederik gave an interview to the local press about the strength of their marriage, instead of addressing the rumors that had been circulating for months.
The king, who was crowned in January after his mother Queen Margaret abdicated, said: “It was very overwhelming and moving.” I felt very well received.
‘The highlight was when Mary and the children came out and stood right behind me and I had the Danes in front of me and waving. “It was one of the most incredible things I have ever experienced in my life.”
Pictured (left to right): Princess Astrid Fru Ferner, Queen Sonja, Queen Mary and King Frederik, King Harald of Norway, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon.
Queen Sonja, Queen Mary, King Frederik and King Harald exchange gifts at the Royal Palace
Queen Mary walked separately from her husband while speaking to Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
Queen Mary looked elegant as she donned a white ensemble with a gray headdress.
King Frederick greets fans as he arrives in Oslo with his wife Queen Mary
Queen Mary supports her husband as he arrives in Oslo for a state visit.
Mary and Frederik looked in high spirits as they were greeted by King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway.
The couple’s trip to Oslo coincides with their 20th wedding anniversary. Above: The couple in 2004.
Mary and Frederick became kings in January after Queen Margaret abdicated
And Queen Mary was equally complimentary of her husband, saying she was “very moved” by the moment.
She said: ‘I was with the children and when you walked out onto the balcony towards your destination, it was a moment that moved me greatly.
‘We could hear it and feel it, even if we couldn’t see it. It was a beautiful moment. “I felt very happy and very proud at the same time.”
In the months since her coronation, Mary has sparked speculation by completing a series of solo royal engagements without her husband.
Despite this, the couple say it was important to them to protect the tradition of the monarchy.
They told the Danish outlet: “We want to be a real couple that is visible and present throughout Denmark.”
