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Queen Mary of Denmark has been the central figure of her Royal House during Pope Francis's funeral, held this Saturday in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Dressed in strict mourning and great solemnity, the Danish consort has carried all the institutional responsibility that correplied to the Danish Crown on her shoulders.

A Prominent Presence Among Authorities

Seated in the front row and surrounded by heads of state, Mary shared space with world leaders and prominent figures, including King Felipe VI of Spain. Her presence did not go unnoticed. Dressed in a black coat and the traditional veil required by royal protocol at these events, the Queen of Denmark fulfilled the role assigned to her.

Mary's prominence was not accidental. Days before the funeral, the Danish Royal House announced that she would attend on behalf of the institution. With King Frederick's absence already confirmed, all eyes were on the queen, who once again showed her strength and her capacity for representation.

Frederick of Denmark, Absent Due to a Trip to Japan

The reason for King Frederick's absence was not without comments. The monarch was on an official trip to Japan, a visit of several days that, according to the Royal House, did not allow him to arrive in time for the funeral. On their official social media, images of the sovereign during his stay in Asia were shared, confirming his schedule on the other side of the world.

Although the trip concluded shortly before the day of the funeral, the tight time frame made his attendance unfeasible. In his place, Mary Donaldson assumed the role of representative, something that was officially announced. "Her Majesty the Queen will attend the funeral Mass for His Holiness Pope Francis," the statement read.

Notable Absences and a Protagonist Consort

Mary's figure also stood out due to the absence of other royal houses. Neither King Charles III nor Camilla attended the funeral, despite having had a recent meeting with the Pope. Representing the Windsors was Prince William, who assumed the institutional role of the British family alone.

King Willem-Alexander and Máxima of the Netherlands were also not present. The reason: King's Day, a national celebration in the Netherlands, which coincided with the date of the funeral. Although they decided not to cancel it, they opted to delay its start by an hour to avoid coinciding with the mass at the Vatican.

With this trip to Rome, Mary of Denmark has reaffirmed her role within the monarchy, becoming one of the most visible figures on the European stage at this historic event.