Queen Mary announces new podcast series: 'I hope that you will listen'
Queen Mary of Denmark has announced the launch of a podcast focused on helping the most vulnerable in society.
The royal, 52, revealed the news on Instagram saying her official charity, the Mary Foundation, would be venturing into the podcast world.
Over three episodes, the Lonely Youth series will give a voice to those experiencing social isolation.
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Queen Mary of Denmark has announced a three-part podcast titled Lonely Youth, which will be released through the Mary Foundation. The Danish Royal Household/Mary Foundation
In a personal message to announce the podcast Queen Mary said the episodes would give an "insight into the nuances of loneliness by mixing professionalism and personal stories from young people".
It follows a landmark survey across Denmark in 2023 which found 73 per cent of 16-19-year-olds experience loneliness, regardless of whether they are alone or in the company of others.
Additionally, 17 per cent of 16-24-year-olds feel very lonely.
Queen Mary says the series will give an "insight into the nuances of loneliness" in young people. AP
The proportion of Danes who experience loneliness has increased dramatically since the first national survey in 2013.
"These are heavy numbers that we must do something about," Queen Mary said.
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She added: "Podcasting is not something that we have much experience with yet at the Mary Foundation, but I hope that you will listen and welcome it".
Queen Mary in Copenhagen on Monday, following the announcement of her new podcast. AP
Queen Mary also revealed she was "proud" to be starting the podcast through the Mary Foundation, as she is an avid listener of them.
Mary said she often listens to podcasts "when I have to go from one place to another".
"Some days I'm in the mood for entertainment, and other days I use it to gain knowledge and new input," she said.
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The release date of the three-part podcast has not been revealed as yet and it's unclear whether Queen Mary herself will speak across the episodes. They will be shared via the Mary Foundation website and other podcast platforms.
It's unclear whether the royal herself will speak on the podcast. Getty
The Mary Foundation was created in 2007 using money gifted to the then-Crown Princess and Crown and Crown Prince Frederik for their 2004 wedding by the people of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
The foundation has three core focus areas: bullying and wellbeing, loneliness and domestic violence.
While Queen Mary has been compared to Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, following the announcement, this podcast will be remarkably different in terms of content.
Meghan's Archetypes series, which premiered on Spotify in 2022, was hosted by the duchess and featured interviews with famous friends and focused on the different labels put on women.
Queen Camilla has also ventured into the world of podcasting through her popular The Queen's Reading Room series, a spin-off from her online book club, which promotes the power and benefits of reading.
Sarah, the Duchess of York, used her podcast Tea Talks with the Duchess & Sarah to reveal she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, in 2023, and urged listeners to keep on top of their own health checks.
Queen Mary, on November 5, at Copenhagen City Hall. Getty
Mike Tindall, who is married to the King's niece Zara, co-hosts a popular rugby series The Good, The Bad and The Rugby and in 2023 he sat down with Princess Anne and the Prince and Princess of Wales for a special episode recorded at Windsor Castle.
Elsewhere in Europe, Norway's Princess Märtha Louise has a podcast series with her now-husband Shaman Durek Verrett.
King and Queen's new portraits
The announcement of Mary's new podcast came just days after the Danish royal household shared new portraits of the Queen and King Frederik.
The photographs show King Frederik and Queen Mary in smart-casual dress, in comparison to the gala portraits that were shared in April showing the royal couple in official regalia including the Crown Jewels.
King Frederik and Queen Mary the in official portraits, taken inside the Great Hall at Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg. Steen Evald/The Danish Royal Household
These new photos will be used by the Royal House of Denmark in connection with, among other things, official trips, visits and special events as well as by the patronages of the King and the Queen.
They were taken by photographer Steen Evald in the Great Hall of Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg, Queen Mary and King Frederik's official winter residence.
Queen Mary is wearing the white Søren Le Schmidt dress she first wore on proclamation day, January 14, when Frederik became King of Denmark.
The couple at Christiansborg Castle on January 14, 2024. Getty
But this time the scarf portion around the neckline, has been removed.
Queen Mary is also wearing her small gold and diamond 'F' initial pendant by Halberstadt, for Frederik, and diamond Bruun Rasmussen earrings.
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