Queen Mary Denmark

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From Australian Princess to Danish Queen: Mary's Royal Journey

Australian monarchy - Crown Prince Frederik - Danish monarchy - European monarchy - Princess Mary - Queen Margrethe II - Queen of Denmark - Royal coronation - Royal family

Discover how Australian-born Princess Mary is set to become the Queen of Denmark and the fascinating details behind her royal ascent.

Australian-born Princess Mary is making history by becoming the Queen of Denmark as her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, ascends the nation's throne. The couple's proclamation is expected to be a simple yet significant affair marking a milestone for the Danish monarchy. Despite the no-frills ceremony, excitement is palpable among Aussies in Denmark, relishing the historic moment.

Mary's pivotal role in transforming her husband's public profile has garnered praise from Danish royal commentators, showcasing her influence within the royal family. Crown Princess Mary's journey from an Australian commoner to the Queen of Denmark brings a modern-day fairytale to life, capturing hearts around the world. As she prepares to take on her new royal title, the anticipation and celebrations among the Danish people are building up.

In the lead-up to the coronation, Queen Margrethe II's abdication and the subsequent rise of Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary have set a new era in motion for the Danish monarchy. The transition signals a significant moment in history as Princess Mary becomes the first Australian-born Queen of a European monarchy, solidifying her place in royal lineage.

As King Frederik X and Queen Mary step into their new roles, the Danish royal family embraces a fresh chapter filled with hope and continuity. With their children by their side, the royal couple's reign is poised to carry forward the traditions and values of Denmark, uniting the nation under their leadership.

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Illawarra celebrates Princess Mary becoming Queen consort of ... (Illawarra Mercury)

Princess Mary, the first Australian to hold a royal title, will become Queen consort of Denmark as her husband Frederik is proclaimed king.

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Australian-born Princess Mary is becoming Denmark's Queen. This ... (SBS)

Crown Princess Mary will become the Queen of Denmark when her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, takes over as the nation's King and head of state.

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Mary and Frederik's proclamation will be a no-frills affair. It's all part ... (ABC News)

When Crown Prince Frederik and his Australian-born wife Princess Mary ascend the throne overnight, it will be a simple, pared-back affair.

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No phones at the table: The private life of Crown Princess Mary (Stuff.co.nz)

Several Danish royal commentators have this week described Mary's role in the transformation of her husband's public profile as vital.

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Australia's Princess Mary set to become Queen of Denmark (The New Daily)

When Danish Queen Margrethe II announced she would abdicate, eldest son Frederik, 55, and Mary, 51, will become King and Queen on January 14.

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'This event is too historic to stay at home': Aussies in Denmark relish ... (9Honey)

While the ceremony will be quite subdued in contrast to King Charles III's coronation last year, Stewart Mullin tells 9Honey "the excitement is definitely ...

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Behind palace walls: Princess Mary as you've never seen her (Herald Sun)

Australia's Crown Princess Mary will have a home literally for every season and a fully crewed luxury ship at her disposal for lazy days in between.

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Princess Mary to become Denmark's Queen later today (ABC)

History will be made later today when Princess Mary becomes the first Australian-born Queen of a European monarchy. The Tasmanian law graduate will be ...

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King Frederik X's new era will come at an immense personal cost for ... (Stuff.co.nz)

On Sunday night, Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary will crowned Queen Consort of Denmark alongside her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, who will be known as ...

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There's something about Mary: the Australians going 'absolutely ... (The Guardian)

Frederik, the Crown Prince of Denmark, first met Australian real estate manager Mary Donaldson at Sydney's Slip Inn while the city was swept up in Olympic ...

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A royal first: Australia celebrates Princess Mary's historic rise to be ... (Yahoo News UK)

For the first time, Australians find themselves on the brink of witnessing one of their own, Princess Mary of Denmark, rise to the rank of queen when her ...

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How Mary survived scandal to be Queen (NEWS.com.au)

Tasmania's own Mary Donaldson has been living the fairy tale dream of many young girls for more than 20 years and soon the princess' “happily ever after” ...

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A royal first: Australia celebrates Princess Mary's historic rise to be ... (ABC News)

For the first time, Australians find themselves on the brink of witnessing one of their own, Princess Mary of Denmark, rise to the rank of queen when her ...

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Albo's devilish gift to Queen Mary (NEWS.com.au)

A $10000 donation will be made by the federal government to help save the Tasmanian devil from extinction in honour of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown ...

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Ahead Of Her Coronation, A Recap Of Princess Mary's Journey ... (British Vogue)

A Danish royal hasn't abdicated since 1146, and, like Queen Elizabeth II, many expected Margrethe to remain on the throne until her death. Yet she made her ...

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Key moment approaches for Princess Mary (NEWS.com.au)

Almost 20 years after officially being named Crown Princess, Mary Donaldson will shortly become the Queen of Denmark.

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Crown Prince Frederik to become King of Denmark after abdication ... (CNN)

For many in Denmark, Queen Margrethe II is the only monarch they've ever known. But on Sunday, a new royal era will get underway when she hands power over ...

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Denmark awaits new king, as Queen Margrethe to bow out (RNZ)

Thousands of Danes are expected to gather in Copenhagen as the monarch passes the throne to her first-born son, Crown Prince Frederik.

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Crowds gather to catch first glimpse of Australia's Mary, the new ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Crowds had begun gathering early on Sunday despite Copenhagen's freezing temperatures as Denmark welcomes King Frederik X and Queen Mary.

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Australia's Princess Mary about to become queen of Denmark (9News)

Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary will be crowned as Denmark's king and queen at 1.35pm in Copenhagen (11.35pm Sunday night AEDT). Danish Prime Minister ...

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Everything we know as Denmark crowns new queen, Crown ... (The Independent)

As Queen Margrethe II is set to step down as Denmark's monarch, her son - Crown Prince Frederik - will ascend the throne. Meanwhile, his wife Crown Princess ...

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Denmark's Queen Margrethe officially abdicates the throne in favour ... (ABC News)

Denmark's longest reigning monarch, Queen Margrethe II, signs the declaration of her abdication, triggering the ascension of her son Prince Frederik and ...

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Denmark celebrates King Frederik X and Queen Mary taking the ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Denmark is celebrating Crown Prince Frederik and his Australian-born wife Mary becoming the country's new king and queen.

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All About King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark's Royal Love ... (PEOPLE.com)

After being known as Crown Princess Mary for nearly 20 years, she is now the queen consort of Denmark. Queen Margrethe announced in her New Year's address on ...

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Queen Mary of Denmark Chose a Snow White Dress by Soeren Le ... (Vogue.com)

Danish designer Soeren Le Schmidt is known for impeccably tailored creations and use of silk—which took center stage on January 14.

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Queen Mary Of Denmark Chose A Snow White Dress By Soeren Le ... (British Vogue)

Danish designer Soeren Le Schmidt is known for impeccably tailored creations and use of silk. As the new King Frederik of Denmark was crowned in Copenhagen, ...

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14 of the new Queen Mary's best looks — from Australian commoner ... (Page Six)

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II abdicated the throne in favor of her older son, Crown Prince Frederik, on Sunday — making his wife, Crown Princess Mary, the ...

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Aussies in Denmark celebrate new Queen Mary: 'Everybody loves her' (1 News)

The modern-day fairytale began in a Sydney pub during the 2000 Olympics when Mary met the Danish Crown Prince.

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Meet Queen Mary and King Frederik's children, the princes and ... (Vogue Australia)

The tight-knit Danish royal family will hope little changes after the coronation of Queen Mary and King Frederik.

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Denmark coronation: Frederik, Mary crowned Denmark's new king ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Frederik, and his popular Australian-born wife Mary, ascended the throne after his mother shocked the nation by abdicating after 52 years as monarch.

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King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark Make First Appearance ... (PEOPLE.com)

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark were proclaimed following Queen Margrethe's official abdication, with the new monarch giving a speech.

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