Newly-bereaved Queen Mary of Denmark was at her family's side to attend the confirmation of her twin children just days after her father died.

The monarch put on a brave face for her 15-year-old twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, as they attended the rite of passage inside the ornate Fredensborg Palace Church on Saturday. 

At the ceremony, which was led by Royal Confessor, Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen, Princess Josephine wore an intricate long-sleeved ivory confirmation gown, complemented by a pearl crucifix and stylish sling-back heels.

Queen Mary, who earlier this month lost her 84-year-old father, Professor John Dalgleish Donaldson, proudly looked on while wearing a navy blue gown by British fashion designer Claire Mischevani and a matching headpiece.

Prince Vincent, who now stands taller than his mother, looked dapper in a well-tailored navy suit.

The teenagers were flanked at the entrance to the church by their father, King Frederick, and elder siblings Crown Prince Christian and Princess Isabella, who opted for a striking forest green dress.

Prior to the ceremony, the Palace shared a sentimental selection of photographs of the children from over the years, including shots of them as newborns.

Saturday's happy occasion came just a week after the passing of her father on April 11, with Queen Mary thanking well-wishers on her Instagram for their sympathies.

The Australian-born monarch had visited her father in Tasmania last month during her first official trip to the country since ascending the throne in January 2024.

She wrote: 'My heartfelt thanks to the overwhelming number of messages, flowers and warm thoughts regarding my father's death.

'The enormous amount of empathy has touched us deeply and means more than words can say’.

The message was also shared in Danish and many followers responded to the post by sending their thoughts to the grieving Queen.

'Sending all our love from Down Under at this sad time,' one person wrote.

'Lots of loving thoughts for this hard time for Queen Mary. So even harder when you now live so far away. Us Danes know that too well,' another said.

In announcing Professor Donaldson's passing, his daughter wrote that he would remain with her in spirit, even in death.

'My heart is heavy, and my thoughts are grey. My beloved father has passed away,' Mary said in a statement last week.

'But I know that when the grief settles, the memories will brighten my day, and what will remain strongest is love and gratitude for everything he gave me and taught me.'

Denmark's royal house said Prof Donaldson's health had been declining over the past few years.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.