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Queen Mary of Denmark forms a united front with King Frederick to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Danish Constitution with Queen Margaret and Princess Benedikte

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Queen Mary of Denmark and King Frederick X looked in high spirits as they commemorated the 175th anniversary of the Constitution of Denmark today.

King Frederick X and Queen Mary of Denmark formed a united front as they commemorated the 175th anniversary of the Constitution in Copenhagen today.

Mary arrived at Holmen Church looking typically elegant in a bright pink long-sleeved dress and a complimentary orange hat.

The Australian-born queen’s dress featured a gold clasp belt and voluminous puff sleeves. The royal, 52, styled her brunette hair into a sleek updo to reveal her sparkling flower earrings.

Meanwhile, the father of four donned a crisp navy suit with a maroon tie for the event, also known as Grundlovsdag, which celebrates the day Denmark’s Constitution was first signed in 1853.

The couple appeared in high spirits despite having been plagued by rumors of marital strife since the King was photographed enjoying an evening in Madrid with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova last year.

Queen Mary of Denmark and King Frederick X looked in high spirits as they commemorated the 175th anniversary of the Constitution of Denmark today.

The publication of the photos prompted Genoveva, 47, to issue a statement denying a romantic relationship between her and royalty and criticizing the “malicious” rumors.

For today’s celebrations, Queen Margaret of Denmark, 84, who abdicated the throne in January, and her sister Princess Benedikte, 80, also joined the reigning couple for the occasion.

Margrethe, who reigned over Denmark for 52 years, made a stylish display in an all-white ensemble, complete with a wide-brimmed hat not unlike her daughter-in-law’s.

Continuing the haute couture display, Princess Benedikte opted for a deep purple coat and an off-white mid-length dress with a floral print.

Accompanying senior members of the Danish royal family to the event was the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, 46.

Once inside the church, the royal family took a front row seat for the service, celebrating Denmark’s Constitution, which outlines the country’s democratic values.

It comes after King Frederick and Queen Mary appeared on the balcony of Amalienborg Palace for the monarch’s birthday.

The father of four celebrated his first birthday since ascending the throne on May 26 and greeted a crowd of royal admirers who had gathered outside the residence.

Frederik put his arm around Maria as she smiled for photographs in front of Holmen Church in central Copenhagen.

Frederik put his arm around Maria as she smiled for photographs in front of Holmen Church in central Copenhagen.

Queen Margaret (left) and her younger sister Princess Benedikte (right) joined the reigning couple for the celebrations.

Queen Margaret (left) and her younger sister Princess Benedikte (right) joined the reigning couple for the celebrations.

The Australian-born queen cut a graceful figure in an elegant satin pink dress with puffed sleeves and nude heels.

The Australian-born queen cut a graceful figure in an elegant satin pink dress with puffed sleeves and nude heels.

Queen Margaret, who abdicated the throne in January after a 52-year reign, seemed pleased to greet her son.

Queen Margaret, who abdicated the throne in January after a 52-year reign, seemed pleased to greet her son.

For the occasion, Mary opted for a bright pink long-sleeved dress, which matched perfectly with her mother-in-law’s fuchsia dress.

Her dress featured a ruffled dropped hem and voluminous gathered sleeves. The royal styled her brunette hair in loose waves and wore an elegant gold bracelet.

Frederik and Mary were joined on the balcony by their four children, Crown Prince Christian, 18, Princess Elizabeth, 17, and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 13.

Isabella cut a sophisticated figure in a blue wrap dress with a floral print and puffed sleeves.

Meanwhile, her younger sister Josephine looked elegant in a knee-length light blue and white floral dress with sheer sleeves.

The former monarch, 84, looked elegant in an all-white ensemble and matching wide-brimmed hat.

The former monarch, 84, looked elegant in an all-white ensemble and matching wide-brimmed hat.

The mother of four opted for glamorous makeup for the occasion, complete with pink lipstick.

The mother of four opted for glamorous makeup for the occasion, complete with pink lipstick.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (pictured) joined the royal family for the service.

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (pictured) joined the royal family for the service.

Princess Benedikte put on an elegant show in a purple coat and an off-white floral-print dress.

Princess Benedikte put on an elegant show in a purple coat and an off-white floral-print dress.

The family of six was joined on the balcony by Queen Margaret, 84, who abdicated in January after a 52-year reign. The mother-of-two looked glamorous in a bright pink midi dress with short sleeves.

Margrethe pulled her hair into her signature bun and showed off a dazzling flower-shaped brooch.

That same day, the Danish Royal House published a new portrait of King Frederick to commemorate the monarch’s 56th birthday.

Frederik chose to wear his military uniform for the new portrait, which was posted on Instagram.

The king’s black double-breasted jacket was adorned with his Air Force insignia and military citation bars.

Margrethe, who shocked the nation last year by announcing her abdication, seemed in high spirits as she entered the venue.

Margrethe, who shocked the nation last year by announcing her abdication, seemed in high spirits as she entered the venue.

Margrethe's younger sister Benedikte took part in the commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the Constitution.

Margrethe’s younger sister Benedikte took part in the commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the Constitution.

The mother of four entered Holmen Church in central Copenhagen behind her husband Frederik.

The mother of four entered Holmen Church in central Copenhagen behind her husband Frederik.

In 1995, the Crown Prince began his service as a member of Denmark’s elite special operations forces, the Royal Frogmen Corps. He also completed training in both the army and air force in his youth.

Frederik posed against a dark gray background and also opted for a plain black tie and a crisp white shirt.

Earlier this month, King Frederick and Queen Mary celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary during a state visit to Norway.

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.

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 Casanova, 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.

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