She was interested in music, and acted as the protector of the musical societies "Musikforeningen i København" and "Den danske Richard Wagnerforening". She was known for her needlework, which she sold for charitable purposes. After the death of her mother-in-law Louise of Sweden in 1926, she succeeded her as the official protector of the various charity organisations founded by Louise. She enjoyed golf and photography. During World War I, she founded "Dronningens Centralkomité af 1914" ("The Queen's Central Committee of 1914") to the support of poor families.