King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have been greeted by royal followers as they arrived at their summer residence, Gråsten Palace, in the Jutland region of southern Denmark. The royal couple were all smiles as they stepped out into the town square for an official greeting from the mayor, Erik Lauritzen, where Mary, 52, was handed a colourful bouquet of flowers by a little girl. In a change from tradition the king and queen walked the route to the palace, sharing private jokes along the way.
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READ MORE: Princess Beatrice makes animated appearance at Wimbledon Both King Frederik and the mayor gave speeches, with the King recalling memories of his childhood at the palace. He paid tribute to his mother Queen Margrethe, and his aunts, Princess Benedikte and Queen Anne-Marie. "To see them become girls again when they are at Graasten Castle, it is a sign that this is a great place of peace, joy and summer and flowers, bees, animals and also people," he said.
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