As new information technologies have developed and permeated our society, most royal houses have not been immune to these profound changes in the way they communicate. This is its logical adaptation and modernization to the present times, a fact that is essential to get its message across. We have the latest example of the podcast boom, which has now been joined by Queen Mary at the helm of the Danish crown.
© detdanskekongehusThis Sunday morning when Federico’s wife has wireless headphones and your cell phone in your hand.
“Listening to podcasts makes me feel very excited. I often do it 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,” begins the Scandinavian royal. “That’s why I Proud that we have now decided to do this at Marie Fonden,” he said, referring to his foundation.
© Christian Klindt Sølbeck“The first is called lonely young man (lonely young man) and, through three short episodes, gives deep insight into the nuances of loneliness, mixing professional voices and personal testimonies of those affected,” Mary of Denmark explains about the subject matter addressed there and available on her podcast.
“We know from research Loneliness in Denmark That 73% of 16-19 year olds experience it, whether they are partnered or not. At the same time, 17% of people between the ages of 16 and 24 feel very lonely. “These are alarming figures that we have to do something about,” Margarita II’s daughter-in-law elaborated on her country’s situation on such a delicate matter.
© Mette OvgaardFinally, the wife of the head of state admitted that “the podcast is not something we have a lot of experience with yet, but I hope you will listen to it and feel welcome.” This concludes a text where we learn how the Danish monarchy broke barriers and marked a milestone using this tool, taking full advantage of such a fashionable platform and reach of support.
Foundation of Mary of Denmark
Created in 2007, the non-profit organization led by the Nordic queen focuses its work on developing initiatives that help people who feel excluded to integrate into society. Breaking taboos, its aim is to raise awareness and create hope about possible solutions that can give a better life to those who find themselves alone.
© mary_fondenMary of Denmark has always been particularly sensitive to fighting this disaster as much as her hands, this desire started in her mind when they raised 1.1 million crowns (147,493 euros) in donations to Denmark and Greenland for her wedding. In 2004 with then Prince Frederik.
Subsequently, thanks to the cooperation of various patrons, a solid economic base has been ensured that allows the foundation to carry out various long-term strategies in three focus areas: bullying, domestic violence and loneliness.
