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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Rafqa Touma

How does a woman from Hobart end up a Danish Queen? Everything you need to know about Mary

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark arrive at Amalienborg Palace for the traditional new year reception
Mary Donaldson met Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik in a Sydney bar – the Slip Inn – during the 2000 Olympic Games. Photograph: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images

In two weeks, the Australian-born Mary Donaldson will become Queen of Denmark.

The Danish Crown Prince Frederik and his wife, Princess Mary, will become King Frederik X and Queen Mary on 14 January – just weeks after the much-loved Queen Margrethe announced her abdication.

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