Beijing: Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk of Cambodia has expressed her heartfelt appreciation to Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark for her warm birthday greetings and for the honour bestowed upon her by the Olave Baden-Powell Society.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the Queen Mother conveyed her gratitude in a recent royal message from her Royal Residence in Beijing. She thanked Princess Benedikte for her thoughtful letter of June 18, which conveyed congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of her birthday anniversary.
Her Majesty also expressed her deep appreciation for receiving the Champions Award from the Olave Baden-Powell Society, which is under the patronage of Princess Benedikte. The Queen Mother admired and supported the noble activities of the Society, which aids Girl Guides and Girl Scouts' associations worldwide.
Additionally, the Queen Mother expressed her concern for Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark, noting her awareness of the former monarch's recent illness. Recalling their meeting during Queen Margrethe's visit to Cambodia in the 1960s, Her Majesty asked Princess Benedikte to convey her personal wishes for Queen Margrethe's prompt recovery and continued good health.