The driver of the mobility scooter that hit Queen Mary during an engagement in Greenland earlier this month is an elderly man who wanted to shake the royal's hand.
Clips of the incident have recently resurfaced, sparking a fresh wave of concern, and prompting some Danes to call for extra security for the Royal Family.
A short video, obtained by Danish news agency Ekstra Bladet, shows the 52-year-old being knocked almost to the ground while greeting fans.
The elderly driver of the scooter, who appeared more shaken than the Queen following the incident, said he 'did not know what happened'.
He added that his intention had been to extend his arm towards the royal, hoping she would take it.
Queen Mary was greeting fans during an engagement in Greenland last month (pictured, left) before an motorised scooter drove into her, prompting her security team to jump in and prevent the vehicle from moving any further (picture, right)
The royal (pictured) reportedly did not fall over after being hit by the scooter, but she was pushed forward, losing her balance
But instead, he says he accidentally hit the accelerator, knocking the Queen and prompting her to cry out as she was pushed forward and lost her balance, but did not fall over.
In the clip, horrified onlookers can be seen crowding around, as the mother-of-four's security guards quickly leapt into action and stopped the scooter from moving any further.
Luckily, the wife of King Frederik X of Denmark was shortly back on her feet, quickly maintaining her composure.
However, although the accident did not cause any serious harm to the Queen, the situation has prompted questions about whya member of the Danish monarchy was put in a situation in which they could have been harmed in this way.
Kim Bach,Ekstra Bladet's royal house commentator, said thatDenmark's national security and intelligence service (PET) is to blame.
'They let a vehicle get so close,' they added. 'It is strange that they are not more vigilant, just because they are in Greenland...Strange when it's a vehicle. I know it's not a Ferrari or a Bentley, but still.'
MailOnline has reached out to PET for comment.
Meanwhile, royal expert Kenth G. Madsen called for a strengthening of security measures at public appearances by monarchs and politicians, citing another recent incident where Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was recently assaulted by a drunk man in Copenhagen.
The resurfaced footage of the accident involving Queen Mary (pictured) has prompted questions about why the scooter was able to get so close to the royal
He told FEMAIL: 'First and foremost, threat assessments must be updated regularly to reflect the current security situation,' he said.
'This includes increased surveillance and intelligence as well as closer cooperation with local and international authorities.
'In addition, the number of bodyguards and security personnel should be increased, and safe zones should be established around public events.
'Crisis response plans must also be updated and practiced regularly to ensure quick and effective handling of unforeseen events. At the same time, there must be clear lines of communication between all units involved to ensure a coordinated effort.'
Palace security and the police were both satisfied with the elderly man's explanation and ruled the incident an innocent mistake.
However, some royal watchers have raised questions about her security, particularly as she enjoys getting close to the public during walkabouts.
The incident took place while the royals made an official visit to Greenland (pictured arrivingin Sisimiut on July 2)
While fans applaud the 52-year-old for engaging with members of the public so closely, they also worry it.
Footage of the accident was reposted by theInstagram account @denmarksqueenmary, prompting some to share their thoughts on the situation.
Taking to the comments section of the post, one asked: 'Why was someone allowed to get so close on a motorised scooter?'
Another added: 'Very weak security. Lucky this just seemed to be an odd incident. Hopefully more sensible measures will be taken by the security team.'
And a third wrote: 'I know everyone wants to be close to her... but a bit of common sense please.'
Meanwhile other fans of the royal were concerned that she had sustained an injury following the collision, but was keeping her pain private.
One speculated: 'If she wasn't sore then she would have been the next day.'
Another said: 'She is very good at present, as if everything is wonderful, that's her job.'
However, some commentators sympathised with the scooter user, including on who wrote: 'Actually, looks like a mobility scooter, not a recreational one. So the disabled person was there, like everyone else, close by, as part of the gathered crowd.'
Mary's (pictured) youngest children, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, were just metres away when the monarch was knocked down
A spectator speaking toThe Australian revealed how the crowd was left in shock following the incident.
'I could see how much it hurt her, her eyes watered immediately. It must hurt to be hit at that speed. The police immediately barricaded and removed her from the situation,' they said.
According to reports,Marywasvisibly shaken after the incident.Her youngest children, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, were just metres away when the monarch was knocked down.
Frederik was also greeting fans nearby when the dark grey scooter struck his wife, causing her to lose her balance.
But the Palace media team confirmed Mary was not hurt during the incident and she was able to continue on her planned schedule of events.
