King Frederik issues urgent message as Queen Mary prepares for solo trip to Türkiye

King Frederik X has sent a saddened message as Queen Mary is set to begin her solo trip to Türkiye. On Sunday, November 8th, the Danish Palace shared a new letter after Poland was hit by a tragic incident on Saturday, November 7th, 2026. "His Majesty the King has sent a condolence message to His Excellency the President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki," the Palace's aides added. The letter reads, "Your Excellency, the Queen and I are profoundly saddened by the tragic attack that occurred in Krakow yesterday afternoon. We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all those affected, their loved ones, and the people of Poland." This heartfelt support from Denmark's monarch came after a dozen others were injured when a gunman suspected to have ties to the far-right opened fire in central Krakow, the second largest city in Poland. Three bodies were found at his home when it was searched by police. For the unversed, Queen Mary of Denmark is travelling to Antalya, Turkey, from November 8th to 10th, 2026, to attend the United Nations COP31 climate summit. During her solo trip, she will be accompanied by Denmark's Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, Samira Nawa. Türkiye is co-hosting COP31 alongside Australia (which leads the negotiations. Meeting representatives from Danish companies showcasing green and electrification solutions at the Danish pavilion. Highlighting climate vulnerabilities and rising sea levels facing Pacific island nations such as Vanuatu and Fiji. She will take on a special role in an official capacity to support international climate cooperation and green advocacy. Through this trip, Queen Mary of Denmark will help strengthen Danish-Turkish cultural ties, building on recent collaborative milestones like the repatriation of historical antiquities to Antalya.