Queen Mary of Denmark has been seen in public for the first time since the death of her father.
She made a public appearance at Fredensborg Palace alongside her husband, King Frederik, to celebrate the 86th birthday of Frederik’s mother, Queen Margrethe on Thursday (Friday AEST).
The former Danish monarch’s younger sister, Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, also accompanied them to celebrate.
The four royals waved to onlookers while receiving cheers and applause.
Queen Mary’s public appearance comes just four days after the Danish Royal House announced that her father, Professor John Dalgleish Donaldson, 84, died in Hobart.
Queen Mary, 54, wore a navy blue suit, which is typically worn by royals when they are in mourning but not at a funeral.
Details of her father’s funeral arrangements have not been revealed but the Danish Royal House confirmed it will be a private funeral, reports say.
Danish media has also reported that Queen Mary’s father, who was born in Scotland, may be buried much closer to Denmark.
She saw her father for the last time in March when she took part in a five-day state visit to Australia alongside King Frederik.
It is likely her father’s funeral will be held after the King and Queen’s twin children, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 15, have their confirmation at Fredensborg Palace on Sunday.
The pair have been taking part in confirmation classes together ahead of the official ceremony on the weekend.
Queen Mary said in a rare public statement last week following her father’s death: “My heart is heavy, and my thoughts are grey.
“My beloved father has passed away.
“But I know that when the grief settles, the memories will brighten my day, and what will remain strongest is love and gratitude for everything he gave me and taught me”.
The Danish Royal House also said following his death: “It is with great sorrow that Her Majesty, the Queen announces that her father, Professor John Dalgleish Donaldson, has died in Hobart, Tasmania. He was 84 years”.
Queen Mary is the youngest of four children.
Her mother died in 1997 after suffering a heart condition.