We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Mary on her ascension to the esteemed role of Queen Consort of Denmark. As we rejoice in this momentous occasion, we also express our deep gratitude for Queen Mary's dedicated support as our International Ambassador at the Alannah & Madeline Foundation.
As we celebrate Queen Mary's new role as Queen Consort of Denmark, we reflect on the remarkable journey we have shared with her over the years.
2005 - The Beginning of a Wonderful Collaboration
In 2005, Princess Mary graciously accepted the position of International Patron for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation. Her commitment to our cause marked the commencement of a profound partnership that would go on to make a significant impact on the lives of many children.
2007 - Better Buddies Finds a Home in Denmark
In 2007, Princess Mary took a significant step by introducing the Better Buddies program in Denmark, locally known as 'Fri for Moberri.' The program, aimed to reduce bullying and fostering positive relationships among school children, became a resounding success under her guidance.
2008 - A Royal Affair for a Noble Cause
In 2008, the Crown Prince Couple hosted a distinguished dinner at the National Gallery of Victoria. This event was instrumental in generating support for the development of eSmart, our program dedicated to promoting safe and responsible use of technology in schools, highlighting the royal couple's commitment to leveraging their influence for positive change.
2013 - Launching eSmart Libraries
2013 witnessed another milestone in our partnership as Princess Mary launched our national eSmart Libraries
program whilst visiting Sydney. This initiative, designed to equip libraries and library users with the skills needed for responsible technology use, has since found its way into more than 80% of public libraries across Australia.
2022 - A Royal Generosity
In 2022, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation was humbled to receive a generous donation of $50,000 from the Mary Foundation to help mark Princess Mary’s 50th birthday. This remarkable contribution underscores her commitment to helping support and empower children and young people to be safe and inspired with the freedom to flourish.
Walter Mikac, Founding Patron of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation personally shares his gratitude.
"We are incredibly grateful to Her Majesty Queen Mary, who has been our International Patron at the Foundation since 2005, for her unwavering support. Her dedication to the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has been instrumental in raising awareness of our work and making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
Queen Mary's compassion and generosity inspires us all, and we are truly honoured to have her support in helping create a safer world for children."
Queen Mary's continued dedication the the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has undoubtedly made a lasting impact on our mission to keep children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Queen Mary and express our deepest gratitude for her ongoing support. We look forward to continuing our work together to uphold the rights of every child to feel safe in their community, their school and their home.
