Ouch! Watch as Queen Mary shows what it’s like to stay poised despite the pain
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Queen Mary was all smiles on a royal outing—until a sudden sting left her wincing in pain.
The shocking moment brought a halt to an otherwise joyful event as concerned onlookers watched her whisked away.
But what really happened in that split second that no one saw coming?
The Danish royals were enjoying their summer holiday kickoff in Gråsten, Denmark, when the incident occurred.
Queen Mary, 53, joined her husband King Frederik, 57, and two of their four children—Princess Isabella, 18, and Prince Vincent, 14—as they stepped out to greet locals.
It had been a picturesque royal walkabout until cameras captured Mary suddenly clutching her leg in clear discomfort.
Video footage shared on social media showed the Queen wincing as her family gathered around to check on her.
Image source: Instagram/calm_933
Reports later revealed that a wasp had likely stung her.
According to sources, Mary encouraged her family to continue meeting the crowd while she was escorted to a nearby hotel for treatment.
Local publication confirmed the Queen’s condition, stating she appeared unharmed following the ordeal.
‘The queen certainly did not seem to be badly affected by the encounter with the stinging wasp, and she, together with the king, Isabella and Vincent, made sure to greet the many citizens who had gathered in the square,’ the outlet reported.
Despite the scare, the family proceeded to Gråsten Palace, where they planned to spend the next few weeks of their summer break.
The appearance followed a whirlwind 18 months since the royal couple ascended the throne on 14 January 2024, after Queen Margrethe abdicated—ending her record-breaking 52-year reign.
‘I love marriage, my wife, our children and the whole happy base that arises for the people who manage to stay together and persevere,’ he wrote.
He also described Mary as his ‘partner and wing woman’, praising the ‘super dynamic’ they shared.
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The shocking moment brought a halt to an otherwise joyful event as concerned onlookers watched her whisked away.
But what really happened in that split second that no one saw coming?
The Danish royals were enjoying their summer holiday kickoff in Gråsten, Denmark, when the incident occurred.
Queen Mary, 53, joined her husband King Frederik, 57, and two of their four children—Princess Isabella, 18, and Prince Vincent, 14—as they stepped out to greet locals.
It had been a picturesque royal walkabout until cameras captured Mary suddenly clutching her leg in clear discomfort.
Sudden pain interrupts royal family’s summer outing. Image source: Instagram/isabella.of.denmark
Video footage shared on social media showed the Queen wincing as her family gathered around to check on her.
Image source: Instagram/calm_933
Reports later revealed that a wasp had likely stung her.
According to sources, Mary encouraged her family to continue meeting the crowd while she was escorted to a nearby hotel for treatment.
Local publication confirmed the Queen’s condition, stating she appeared unharmed following the ordeal.
‘The queen certainly did not seem to be badly affected by the encounter with the stinging wasp, and she, together with the king, Isabella and Vincent, made sure to greet the many citizens who had gathered in the square,’ the outlet reported.
Despite the scare, the family proceeded to Gråsten Palace, where they planned to spend the next few weeks of their summer break.
The appearance followed a whirlwind 18 months since the royal couple ascended the throne on 14 January 2024, after Queen Margrethe abdicated—ending her record-breaking 52-year reign.
Shortly after his accession, King Frederik co-authored a book with royal biographer Jens Anderson, opening up about his personal life.‘I love marriage, my wife, our children and the whole happy base that arises for the people who manage to stay together and persevere,’ he wrote.
He also described Mary as his ‘partner and wing woman’, praising the ‘super dynamic’ they shared.
Insect encounters can happen when you least expect them—even during a royal walkabout.
While Queen Mary’s sting turned out to be minor, it’s a reminder that summer travel comes with its own set of hidden risks.
If you're planning a trip soon, there’s one hazard you’ll want to be especially aware of.
Read more: Australians Beware: The Deadly European Summer Hazard You Need to Know About Before Your Next Trip!
A moment of calm turned into chaos in seconds—have you ever had an unexpected mishap on holiday?
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