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Queen Mary of Denmark steps down as patron of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation
The non-profit organisation was founded in the aftermath of one of Australia's darkest days, and Mary had been a loyal patron for almost two decades.
After Hobart-born Mary assumed the title of Queen of Denmark in January, there was a controversial 'reassessment of the existing royal patronages' that angered some of her Danish constituents and resulted in the Australian charity being dropped. 'Through our royal patronages, we wish to support efforts which promote Danish culture, science and enterprise, protect our nature, and give a voice for the marginalised and vulnerable in our society,' a statement from the King and Queen read. After Hobart-born Mary assumed the title of Queen of Denmark in January, there was a controversial 'reassessment of the existing royal patronages' that has angered some of her Danish constituents and resulted in the Australian charity being dropped
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