Danish Royal Duo Champion Butterfly Conservation on Møn Island
Møn,Denmark - Queen Mary of Denmark and Queen Margrethe II undertook a joint engagement today,September 2025,focusing on conservation efforts for a rare butterfly species on the Danish island of Møn. The appearance marked a rare public commitment side-by-side for the two queens, highlighting the Danish royal family’s dedication too environmental stewardship.
The visit centered around the preservation of the merlebleu with blackheads (likely referring to the Adonis blue butterfly), a butterfly endemic to the island’s unique natural areas. Queen Mary participated in a guided hike and symbolically planted a marjolaine – a plant crucial to the butterfly’s survival – at Mons Klint, the dramatic white cliffs of Møn. This initiative underscores the importance of habitat preservation for vulnerable species and the royal family’s active role in supporting biodiversity.
The planting of the marjolaine is an essential step in bolstering the butterfly’s food source and ensuring the continuation of its population, which is limited to this specific region. The engagement follows prince Gustav Albrecht and Princess Mafalda’s recent public appearance with the Danish royal family in Graasten.