Last updated on August 28th, 2024 at 11:18 am
Queen Mary of Denmark was ‘run over’ by an electric scooter during a royal engagement in Nuuk, Greenland. The incident came when the 52-year-old Queen mingled with well-wishers and fans alongside her children, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. He was riding an electric scooter down the street when it veered into the crowd and briefly knocked Queen Mary to the ground. Her security personnel quickly responded, bringing the scooter to a stop to prevent the Queen from receiving any injury.
Viral Video and Official Statement
Video of the incident captured by the onlookers, which quickly went viral across social media, shows that Queen Mary was hit amidst her two children in the surroundings. The police barricaded and removed her from the situation immediately.”
Scooter Driver’s Explanation
The scooter driver said that he did not know what happened; the vehicle got out of control and collided, causing this tragedy.
Background of Queen Mary
Queen Mary was born in Hobart, Tasmania, on February 5, 1972. The couple got married in Copenhagen Cathedral on May 14, 2004, after the announcement of their engagement in October 2003. They have four children: Prince Christian, 18; Princess Isabella, 16; and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 13.