Denmark’s Queen Mary and King Frederik have landed in Australia, marking a historic first in nearly 40 years.
It’s the first official visit Down Under since the Australian-born royal’s husband took the throne in 2024, but the fourth since they’ve been a couple.
The trip marks the first Danish head of state visit to Australia in nearly 40 years and also the first time a reigning Australian-born Queen has ever come here in an official capacity.
The couple, who famously met at the Ship Inn Hotel in Sydney at the 2000 Olympics, landed in Perth on Friday evening after their trip was thrust into doubt by the US and Iranian war.
The couple shared some historic photos overnight when they announced they were “on the way”.
“We have been enormously looking forward to the reunion with Australia and the whole country’s population,” the royal’s Instagram post read.
“A lot has happened since we met here more than 25 years ago.”
Flooding in Central Australia may disrupt the first-leg of their six-day visit, which kicks off in Uluru on the weekend.
They will meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra for a state dinner, along with stops in Melbourne and Hobart, where Mary was born.
The prime minister said it would be an honour to welcome the pair.
“Denmark and Australia are great friends, and together we are working to build a more sustainable, secure and peaceful future,” he said in a statement.
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“This visit is an opportunity to deepen our cooperation across a number of shared interests such as sustainability, renewable energy and innovation.
“Their Majesties, The King and Queen of Denmark, have a very special connection with Australia, and I know Australians will welcome them.”
Australians are also set to host Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in April. You can see the details of their trip here.
But for now, here’s a breakdown of Queen Mary and Prince Frederik’s itinerary.
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Frederik and Mary will touch down on Saturday (March 14) and will tour the country for six days, before departing next Thursday (March 19).
Queen Mary was last in Australia in February 2025 in an unofficial capacity, where she was spotted in Hobart.
She also visited in 2024 with her twins, Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent.
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark will start their six-day tour of Australia on Saturday. Source: Getty
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The government revealed their Majesties will visit the Northern Territory, the ACT, Victoria, and Tasmania, where Queen Mary was born during their whirlwind trip to Australia.
Their engagements will be a mix of business, nature, and cultural events.
According to SBS, traditional owners will welcome the royal couple at Uluru and they’ll watch the sunset over the Aussie landmark with Indigenous elders.
When they arrive at the nation’s capital, they’ll be greeted by a 21-gun salute and will meet with Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
It’s the first time King Frederick and Queen Mary have visited Australia in years. Source: Getty
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They’ll also get to visit federal parliament while in the ACT.
There will also likely be a glitzy state banquet during their six-day state that will be complete with gorgeous dresses and a tiara.
The royal couple will also get a chance to visit where Queen Mary grew up in Hobart and see her family and friends.
But the King and Queen won’t be alone during their stay.
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They’re bringing a delegation of 55 companies from Denmark as the royal couple promote the ‘Partnering for a Green, Secure and Sustainable Tomorrow’ initiative.
“Green transition will be a key focus of the visit,” the Danish royal website said.
“The initiative is intended to promote cooperation in the fields of renewable energy and energy-efficient urban development.
“A strengthened partnership with Australia is particularly important at a time when geopolitical shifts have economic and security implications that link developments in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.
“Building on the strategic partnership between Australia and Denmark signed in 2023, the state visit aims to enhance cooperation across a broad range of areas, including the green transition and economic security.”
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