King Frederik X has acceded to the Danish throne after his mother,Queen Margrethe,formally signed her abdication.
In a white dress and ruby jewellery,Mary flew the Danish flag with stellar results.
Tens of thousands of people have turned out in Copenhagen to welcome Denmark’s new king and queen.
Each European royal family is vast and diverse,but they all have one thing in common:a shared ancestor.
Canapes,Carlsberg and Viking helmets reign at Denmark House in the CBD
It has been more than two decades since the Tasmanian-born royal became a household name,capped off by what was then described as the wedding of the century.
Queen Margrethe’s abdication dovetails with Mary and Frederik’s marriage being under public pressure.
The Sydney pub where the future king and queen of Denmark met during the 2000 Olympic Games is celebrating with food and drinks named after the couple.
Crown Prince Frederik will formally take the Danish throne from his mother on Sunday in a program that will include a small reception with guests,a cannon salute and fireworks to honour Queen Margrethe.
Lingering tension over outgoing Queen Margrethe II’s decision to strip her grandchildren of their titles last year risks overshadowing Mary’s accession to the throne.
Meet the Sydney deportment coach who taught a young Mary Donaldson how to “enter a room with poise and grace”.