Queen Mary releases fresh statement on 'touching' experience following international visit

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Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 05/04/2025

- 12:36

Mary was joined by First Lady Brigitte Macron.

Queen Mary has released a fresh statement while visiting Paris on a state visit to France with her husband, King Frederik.

In the personal message, The Danish Queen explained she was "touched" by the positive impact of the Mary Foundation’s Free of Bullying program.


The 53-year-old founded the foundation in 2007, building upon the idea that took shape in 2006.

On the official website, the charity describes its work as fighting "social isolation based on the belief that everyone has the right to belong. The feeling of belonging to a community where you feel acknowledged and accepted is crucial for all of us."

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Queen Mary has released a fresh statement while visiting Paris on a state visit to France with her husband, King Frederik

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The Queen penned a heartfelt response to the foundations "successful" pilot test in France.

She wrote: "It was touching to hear about the staff's positive experiences with the French version of Free for Bullying, Vivre Ensemble, at the school in Paris, which I visited with First Lady Brigitte Macron.

"After a pilot test of 18 Parisian schools and successful adaptation to France, the program is now to be rolled out throughout the country.

"Although adaptation to the individual country is important, after this visit it is clear to me that the values of Free from Bullying are so basic that they are relevant across borders. I am happy and proud of that.

The Queen concluded the message: "At the Mary Foundation, we are passionate about contributing to safe communities for children, where there is no place for bullying."

The royal signed off the message with "✍️ H.M. The Queen.”

During her visit, Mary was joined by First Lady Brigitte Macron.

Danish royal fans were quick to express their admiration for the Queen, following the visit.

Queen Mary and First Lady Brigitte Macron

Queen Mary of Denmark and her husband King Frederik X arrived in the French capital for an official welcoming ceremony for their three-day state visit, earlier this week

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One wrote: "Excellent work. The little ones are grateful, especially the fight against bullying."

Another said: "Great, bullying is an increasingly widespread plague in every school order."

While a third added: "H.M. the Queen is doing a great job altogether. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Queen Mary of Denmark and her husband King Frederik X arrived in the French capital for an official welcoming ceremony for their three-day state visit, earlier this week.