Queen Mary Visits the Momentet Residence in Gentofte
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Queen Mary on Wednesday visited Momentet in Gentofte, a residential facility for young adults facing mental health and social challenges. The Queen is patron of the Deaconess Foundation, which runs the facility.
Queen Mary on Wednesday visited Momentet in Gentofte outside Copenhagen, a residential facility providing social and psychiatric support for young adults aged 18 to 35 facing mental health and social challenges.
Queen Mary was welcomed on arrival at Momentet in Gentofte. Photo: Via New My Royals
Momentet is run by the Deaconess Foundation (Diakonissestiftelsen), of which the Queen is patron. The foundation, based in the Frederiksberg district of Copenhagen, was established in 1866 at the initiative of the then Crown Princess Louise, and has carried out care work in Denmark for 160 years.
The Queen took her time meeting the young residents. Photo: Via New My Royals
During the visit the Queen met several of the young residents, who told her about everyday life at Momentet and the road towards a more independent life. Conversation flowed freely both in the common areas and out in the garden.
The Queen talking with residents during the visit. Photo: Via New My Royals
Conversation flowed on the walk in the garden. Photo: Via New My Royals
Queen Mary during the visit in Gentofte. Photo: Via New My Royals