Crown Princess Mary

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The Rise of Crown Princess Mary: From Aussie Girl to Danish Queen

Australian royalty - Crown Prince Frederik - Crown Princess Mary - Denmark monarchy - Queen Margrethe II

From scandal survival to a no-frills proclamation, the journey of Crown Princess Mary is captivating!

Crown Princess Mary, the Australian-born royal, is on the cusp of becoming Denmark's new Queen after a journey filled with challenges and triumphs. Surviving scandal and transforming her husband's public profile, Mary Donaldson has lived a fairy tale dream for over 20 years. Known for her close relationships with other royals, especially Crown Prince Frederik, Mary's private life reveals a down-to-earth approach, like no phones at the table.

As Queen Margrethe II prepares to step down, Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary are poised to ascend the Danish throne in a simple, no-frills ceremony. This historic moment marks the first time an Australian-born royal will become a queen in Denmark, symbolizing a unique blend of cultures and traditions. With Mary Donaldson set to become Queen after years as Crown Princess, the anticipation among Australians and Danes is palpable.

In a touching moment, Australia celebrates Princess Mary's remarkable rise to the throne, highlighting a significant milestone in the country's history. As the new King Frederik X and Queen Mary make their first official appearance, the crowds gather in excitement, eager to witness this historic event. The legacy of Queen Margrethe II leaves a lasting impression as a new royal era begins with the reign of King Frederik and Queen Mary.

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Princess Mary wasn't the first Australian-born royal. This is the story ... (SBS)

Crown Princess Mary is set to become Denmark's new Queen. · Elsie Caroline Thompson married an Indian Maharaji in the 1900s. · She met him while performing in ...

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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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Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary: their friendships ... (Royal Central)

The Scandinavian royals are particularly close: they are known to see each other in between official events and sometimes vacation together. The three heirs, ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Denmark's Crown Princess Mary to become first Australian-born ... (erienewsnow.com)

“On 14th January, 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I will hand over the throne to my son Crown Prince ...

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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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'God save the King': Queen Margrethe II's last words before leaving ... (Daily Mail)

Queen Margrethe's abdication has kicked off as Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary - along with their son Prince Christian - have begun to make ...

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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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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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