According to major media reports, the state visit is six days long. The visit marks Queen Mary's first return to Australia since becoming Queen in January 2024. This is the first visit by a Danish monarch to Australia in 40 years.
King Frederik and Queen Mary met during the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and were married in 2004. ' A state banquet was held in Canberra on March 15, where King Frederik delivered a speech. Queen Mary wore a teal gown by designer Jesper Høvring to the state banquet.
For me, Australia has held a very special place in my heart ever since I slipped into that bar and lost it in a conversation that has never ended.
According to major media reports, Queen Mary has worn the same teal gown on multiple occasions over more than 25 years, with updates to its design. ' He added, 'In 2004, your Mary and I were married, and with that, Denmark once again had a Crown Princess. ' King Frederik expressed gratitude, stating, 'Mary, you had the courage to leave your beloved home and build a new one with me as far away as one can possibly go.
' The royal couple visited Uluru on Saturday and met with Indigenous elders. The public will have an opportunity to see the Danish royals at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Monday. The tour includes visits to Melbourne and Tasmania.
Once upon a time, Denmark perhaps did not resonate widely in Australia. Then something changed.
In Tasmania, Queen Mary will visit her old school in Hobart and other hometown sites. The royal couple will inspect shipbuilder Incat in Tasmania, which is constructing two battery-electric ferries for Denmark. More than 50 Danish business leaders are accompanying the royal couple on the tour.
The Danish royals are promoting industry and trade ties, highlighting clean energy and urban development. ' The Danish royal couple shared their excitement before the visit, posting, 'On the way! ' The exact date of the royal couple's departure from Australia has not been announced.
The specific outcomes or agreements from meetings with Australian officials or business leaders have not been disclosed. The detailed itinerary for the remaining days of the tour beyond the mentioned events is not fully public.