King Frederik
Table tennis and a ‘hot nerd’ bracelet: The moment in Melbourne that caught Queen Mary off guard
King Frederik and Queen Mary had a jam-packed itinerary for their second day in Melbourne, but their visit still came with plenty of surprises.
- Danie Sprague
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For Mary and Frederik, this royal visit is strictly (green) business
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark were given the royal treatment on their first day in Melbourne, but sustainable business was top of the agenda.
- Tony Wright
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Frederik and Mary visit Australia’s best known landmark
The Danish royals have kicked off their first official Australian trip since taking the throne. The visit isn’t all about sightseeing and photo opportunities, however.
- Tess Ikonomou and Aaron Bunch
Denmark’s King Frederik and Queen Mary to visit Australia
King Frederik and Australian-born Queen Mary, who met during the Sydney Olympics and married in 2004, will make their fourth official visit in March.
- Tom Wark
Danish princess reveals 18th birthday portrait. One detail sets it apart
The daughter of Australian-born Queen Mary and King Frederik X has caused a stir online after posing for a strikingly modern photograph that breaks with royal protocol.
- James Rothwell
‘He should know better’: How do you cover, if at all, a Danish royal scandal?
Denmark has traditionally respected the privacy of its royal family. But now with King Frederik and Queen Mary on the throne things could be about to change.
- Rob Harris
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Mary and Frederik respond to scandalous rumours with a fairytale moment
Europe correspondent Rob Harris was among the 100,000 people on the streets of Copenhagen watching on in below-freezing temperatures as Mary Donaldson from Hobart became Denmark’s new queen.
- Rob Harris
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Australian-born Mary becomes Queen after King Frederik X takes the Danish throne
King Frederik X has acceded to the Danish throne after his mother, Queen Margrethe, formally signed her abdication.
- Rob Harris
The fashion force of Queen Mary at the coronation
In a white dress and ruby jewellery, Mary flew the Danish flag with stellar results.
- Damien Woolnough