Royal fans were left baffled after photos emerged of Queen Mary of Denmark eating an Amazonian delicacy, before realizing what she is about to eat.
In images shared from the royals’ tour of Brazil, in which they visited the Amazonian city of Manaus, the Queen sits down to enjoy an indigenous meal and seems eager to try it.
However, the 52-year-old mother of four looked surprised and a little apprehensive when she was shown a photograph of the traditional dish they were about to serve for lunch at the Biatuwi restaurant – made from insects.
The Danish royals participated in a four-day official visit to the South American nation last week, where they met with the Minister of Climate, Energy and Public Services, Lars Aagaard, to focus on “Danish-Brazilian cooperation on biodiversity, health and fight against violence”. against women’.
After the hilarious clip of Mary at lunch was posted on a Danish Queen fan page, fans went into hysterics and joked that they would have reacted exactly the same way.
A clip has emerged capturing the hilarious moment Queen Mary of Denmark (pictured) discovers the unusual dish she is about to try at a restaurant in Brazil.
Mary looked a little perplexed as she looked at the bowl in front of her while dining at Biatuwi restaurant in Manaus, Brazil, on Thursday.
In the video, Mary can be seen looking into a bowl placed in front of her. Without knowing what she was about to eat, a neighbor of the restaurant showed the Danish woman a photograph of the delicacy.
Zooming in on an image of the plate, the Dane’s face falls to the amusement of the person filming, who laughs knowingly at the expression on Mary’s face.
Mary laughed nervously at the news that she was about to have insects for lunch.
Then, with royal courtesy, the queen transforms her look of surprise into one of animation, smiling sweetly as if she were excited about the insect lunch.
After the video was posted to the Instagram fan account @denmarksqueenmary, fans joked that they would have done the same thing in the Queen position.
One person wrote: ‘Oh I love this! That would be exactly my reaction.’
Another fan said: ‘Wonderful Queen Mary’ with a laughing emoji
Queen Mary traveled to Brazil last week for a four-day state visit, leaving behind her husband, 56-year-old King Frederick X of Denmark.
During the trip he visited Manaus, known as one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
On Thursday, Mary visited the National Amazon Research Institute, where she had the opportunity to meet a rescued manatee calf, which she had the opportunity to feed.
The queen looked stunning in an elegant Sandro dress as she was photographed petting and feeding the manatee.
She wore her shiny shoulder-length brunette locks and soft but glamorous makeup, accentuating her sparkling eyes and perfect skin.
Mary donned a pair of long dangly earrings that featured orange jewels and a teal drop.
In an Instagram post reflecting on the event, the royal family wrote: ‘The animal and plant life of the Amazon forest is something very special. Around ten per cent of the world’s total biodiversity belongs there, and yesterday Her Majesty The Queen was able to learn about the diverse life of the area.’
On Thursday, packed with people, Mary also visited the Bioeconomy Centre, shortly before being taken to the local indigenous restaurant, where she was treated to the unusual insect meal.
Mary learned about products that will promote the local bioeconomy in the Amazon, at the Bioeconomy Center in the Amazon Rainforest.
Zooming in on a picture of the dish, the Dane’s face falls to the amusement of the person filming, who chuckled at the expression on Mary’s face.
The Danish royal laughed nervously after finding out what was for lunch.
Mary learned about products that will promote the local bioeconomy in the Amazon, at the Bioeconomy Center in the Amazon Rainforest.
On Thursday, Mary visited the National Amazon Research Institute, where she had the opportunity to meet a rescued manatee calf, which she had the opportunity to feed.
Mary appeared in high spirits Thursday as she enjoyed the opportunity to feed a baby manatee a bottle of milk.
On Wednesday’s trip, Mary looked effortlessly chic as she visited the Amazonas MUSA Museum in the Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve and then visited the Amazonas Theater.
The Queen enjoyed the sunshine while in the museum’s observation tower, wearing a smart but practical button-down trouser.
Mary donned a sage green shirt, the perfect outfit for an active outing in nature, with brown cargo pants.
She kept her makeup light, accessorizing with a pair of sunglasses and styling her brunette locks in a braid.
Elsewhere, the royals appeared to enjoy a boat trip on the Amazon River.
Later that night, Mary changed into a glamorous look to visit the Teatro Amazonas.
She looked effortlessly chic in a striking magenta top and green printed skirt, paired with a colorful yellow clutch.
The royals enjoyed stunning views of the Amazon rainforest as they began their visit to Brazil this week.
Mary began her trip on Wednesday with a visit to the Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve near Manaus.
Queen Mary of Denmark began her trip to Brazil with a visit to Manaus, known as one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
Mary wore the perfect outfit for an active outing: a green shirt and brown pants, on Wednesday.
The mother of four wore her brunette hair down in structured curls and accentuated her face with red lipstick.
There he signed a guest book and received a model of the theater as a gift. During her trip, the Queen will also head to the capital, Brasilia.
She will also visit the Cerrado, the Brazilian savanna, and meet with the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, of which she is a sponsor.
During the four-day trip, Mary divided her time between Manaus and Brasilia, visiting the Presidential Palace in the latter.
