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From Olympic Romance to Royal Coronation: Australia's Connection to Denmark's New King

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Discover the love story that led an Australian-born Princess to become Denmark's Queen. Find out how an Olympic encounter at Sydney's Slip Inn changed history!

Denmark is abuzz with anticipation as Queen Margrethe II prepares to hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The Danish royal family's lineage is about to see a significant shift, with Princess Mary, an Australian native, set to ascend as the new Queen. This transition marks a unique blend of cultures, as the Australians, too, eagerly await the historic moment when their own Princess Mary becomes royalty. From a chance meeting at Sydney's Slip Inn to a future as Denmark's Queen, the love story between Prince Frederik and Mary Donaldson captivates hearts across nations.

As Denmark embraces its future under a new King, the royal handover between Queen Margrethe II and her son is a moment of national importance. Tens of thousands of Danes are expected to gather, creating a mood of celebration and reflection on the monarchy's legacy. With Princess Mary becoming Denmark's Queen, the royal family is entering a new era of modern monarchy, setting a precedent for other European monarchies to observe.

The connection between Australia and Denmark deepens as Princess Mary's historic rise to the throne unfolds. Australians are poised to witness one of their own reach the pinnacle of royalty, highlighting the bond between the two nations. As Princess Mary's journey from an Australian real estate manager to Denmark's future Queen continues, the world watches with fascination and admiration.

In a sporting twist, Denmark's victory over Greece in the Men's EHF EURO 2024 secured their place in the next round, reflecting the nation's success on multiple fronts. This triumph adds to the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the upcoming royal ascension, further uniting the Danish people in joy and pride.

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Who is Denmark's new king? ยป Borneo Bulletin Online (Borneo Bulletin Online)

COPENHAGEN (AP) โ€“ As a teenager, Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight and wondered whether there was any way he could ...

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

Queen Margrethe II, Denmark's longest reigning monarch, is due to pass the throne to her first-born son Frederik on Sunday and tens of thousands of Danes ...

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Denmark's royal handover a far cry from King Charles's coronation ... (Sky News)

Both British and Danish monarchies face similar questions, but Denmark's solution won't be one Britain contemplates, for now.

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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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'Mood of celebration' for Denmark's new heirs (Sky News Australia)

The succession of Prince Frederik and Australian-born Princess Mary will mark a new chapter in the two nations' histories. Tens of thousands are set to gather ...

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Frederik X: A visual biography of Denmark's next king (The Washington Post)

The Danish royal family is setting a new model for a modern monarchy, as 83-year-old Queen Margrethe II abdicates, ceding the throne to her 55-year-old son ...

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Denmark beat Greece to force early decision in group F (EHF EURO)

GROUP F REVIEW: Denmark and Portugal secure main round berths with a match to spare at the Men's EHF EURO 2024.

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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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