Queen Mary of Denmark is celebrating one of her most important causes. Last week, she celebrated the 10th anniversary of "Antibulli with the Mary Foundation," a cause that champions anti-bullying and was founded in 2016 when she was Crown Princess. For the occasion, she wore one of her sportiest looks.
© KongehusetIn photos captured at the event and shared on the royal family's official Instagram account, Queen Mary is seen meeting different children who have been involved with the campaign, making for some adorable images.
She opted for a sporty look made up of black baggy pants, sneakers, and the organization's official T-shirt, which is white and reads "antibulli" in large green letters. The children wore similar T-shirts, with some containing the letters in different colors.
Mary completed the look with thick reading glasses.
Throughout the day, Mary played various games with the kids, including some handball and joining them on the floor.
The organization is one of Mary's favorite causes, one that has changed and evolved over the years. It started as a task force that encouraged well-being through handball for kids ages 6 to 12. It now includes seven of the most popular sports in Denmark, with kids being able to practice swimming, tennis, gymnastics, badminton, and more.
Mary's stance on bullying and why the cause matters so much to her
Over the years, Mary has been a speaker at various events, promoting anti-bullying causes. In an appearance at the 2023 World Anti-Bullying Convention in North Carolina, she shared an impassioned speech.
"Regardless of who we are or where we find ourselves in the world, we all yearn for a sense of belonging," she said. "We crave deep connections with others, as this need is innate within all of us. We all need someone who values us and someone we can value in return."
© Getty Images"This is precisely why it is so heartbreaking for a child to experience bullying. When a child is bullied, they are stripped of that vital sense of belonging and connection."
Mary revealed that bullying takes place on many sports teams, prompting kids to drop them. "To address this issue, we developed Antibulli as a specific tool for coaches and volunteers," she said.
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