Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark is adding another string to her regal bow – podcast host.
Meet Australian Ralph Heimans,renowned painter of monarchs,Hollywood royalty and eminent – if occasionally reluctant – locals.
Denmark has traditionally respected the privacy of its royal family. But now with King Frederik and Queen Mary on the throne things could be about to change.
The Australian-born royal was seen mouthing the words and wiping her eyes as the world-renowned Danish National Girls’ Choir performed one of her favourite songs.
Europe correspondent Rob Harris was among the 100,000 people on the streets of Copenhagen watching on in below-freezing temperatures as Mary Donaldson from Hobart became Denmark’s new queen.
King Frederik X has acceded to the Danish throne after his mother,Queen Margrethe,formally signed her abdication.
In a white dress and ruby jewellery,Mary flew the Danish flag with stellar results.
Tens of thousands of people have turned out in Copenhagen to welcome Denmark’s new king and queen.
Each European royal family is vast and diverse,but they all have one thing in common:a shared ancestor.
Canapes,Carlsberg and Viking helmets reign at Denmark House in the CBD