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Queen Mary’s father, John Donaldson, dies in Hobart

The Queen of Denmark announced the death of her 84-year-old father on Sunday.

  • Carla Jaeger

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King Frederik plays table tennis during a visit to Headspace South Melbourne, opting in after declining a kick of the footy earlier in the week. The result was decisive — a first-to-five loss.
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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
Queen Mary and King Frederik at the Port of Melbourne Education Centre.

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
Simeon Beckett, Queen Mary of Denmark, King Frederik X of Denmark and Governor-General Sam Mostyn at Government House.

Queen Mary swaps tiara for Akubra in first official visit to Australia since new royal title

The Danish royals have commenced their first Australian tour since ascending to the throne and the queen has kept her styling choices decidedly simple for the occasion.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
King Federik X and Queen Mary pose for photos in front of Uluru.

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
Danish King Frederik and Queen Mary during a tour to Thisted, Denmark, in August.

Denmark’s Queen Mary on a mission in latest visit to Australia

King Frederik of Denmark and his Australian-born queen will be joined by dozens of Danish leaders on a state visit to Australia that aims to drum up $2 billion in annual business.

  • David Crowe
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Danish King Frederik and Queen Mary wave to the people during a summer tour to Thisted Municipality in Denmark, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)

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
The Crown Prince is formally proclaimed new Danish King Frederik X by the Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. King Frederik X is succeeding Queen Margrethe II, who will be stepping down after reigning for 51 years. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) .

Denmark’s new Iron Lady wants more missiles and fewer migrants. Will Europe follow her lead?

A former darling of the left, Mette Frederiksen now wants the EU to embrace her tough policies on defence and immigration.

  • David Crowe
Danish Princess Isabella

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
Queen Mary, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and  Sarah, Duchess of York all have podcasts.

From Meghan Markle to Queen Mary: The rise of the royal podcaster

Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark is adding another string to her regal bow – podcast host.

  • Meg Watson