From Uluru to her Tasmanian home, Queen Mark of Denmark’s Australia tour continues with husband King Frederik.
This 2026 tour marks her first official visit to Australia since becoming Queen, but her fifth as a Danish royal.
The royals are booked and busy during their six days in the country. The Weekly has wrapped up Queen Mary and King Frederik’s best photos while touring Australia.
On the first day of their tour, Queen Mary and King Frederik ventured to Uluru, located in the Northern Territory.
Shortly after taking photos at our nation’s sacred heart, the royals arrived at the Uluru Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Here, they greeted traditional owners and watched an inma, a ceremonial dance.
The following day, the Danish royals enjoyed a guided tour of the Kuniya Walk and the Mtitjulu Waterhole at Uluru.
“We’ve had a great walk around, it’s magical,” Queen Mary told ABC News.
In Australia’s capital, Queen Mary and King Frederik were welcomed to Government House with a traditional smoking ceremony.
After the smoking ceremony, the official reception began at Government House, located in Yarralumla Park. Joining the royal couple was the Governor-General, Sam Mostyn and Mr. Simeon Beckett.
The strong relationship between Australia and Denmark were celebrated on March 15 with a state banquet at Government House, honouring Queen Mary and King Frederik.
“Australia is our second home,” the King said in a speech. “Whether we come here for a family visit or a State Visit, we feel both excited and entirely at ease.”
The Weekly’s style director, Mattie Cronan shared some insight on the gown – which Queen Mary first wore in 2011.
Queen Mary is a master when it comes to repurposing gowns often adding new touches to give them an elegant update,” she said. “Having worn this seafoam green pleated chiffon gown in 2011, on this visit she added a golden lace overlay and accessorised with Ole Lynggaard brooch as a hairpiece and earrings from the Leaf and Gipsy collections.”
The state visit in Canberra continued on March 16, with the royal couple planting two trees at Government House. This not only symbolises the relationship between Denmark and Australia, but also Queen Mary’s Tasmanian heritage.
Their majesties toured the Australian War Memorial, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Hall of Memory. Followed by a minute’s silence.
Then, Queen Mary and King Frederik attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, honouring those we have lost since World War I.
Then they passed the Roll of Honour. The royals paused to place a poppy at the plaque of Flying Officer Henry James Brock, a Tasmanian-born officier who died in action in 1945 and burried in Denmark.
They also paid tribute to Flying Officer Geoffrey Herbert Brandon Slinn, who was killed in action in Denmark 1944.
Queen Mary and King Frederik were then welcomed to Parliament House by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Prior to their visit, the Prime Minister exclusively revealed to The Weekly about the significance of Queen Mary’s visit to Australia.
“Across oceans and continents, Australians watch Her Majesty Queen Mary’s work with admiration and pride,” he began. “From beginnings in Hobart to the role beside King Frederik X of Denmark, hers is a story that inspires Australians.
“Queen Mary embodies so many distinctly Australian qualities, including authenticity, kindness, humility and a belief in community. That is why Australians still speak of her with so much affection. Her life has strengthened the bond between Denmark and Australia in a way no diplomatic agreement ever could. This visit to Australia is an opportunity to build on those ties.
“From Australia to Queen Mary, we simply say thank you – for representing our nation with grace, for using her voice to help others, and for showing the world what the Australian spirit can achieve.”
After Canberra, the Danish royals were on route to Melbourne where they’ll stay for two days. First on the agenda was an official reception at Government House, welcomed by Victoria’s Govenor Margaret Gardner and Professor Glyn Davis.
The Queen and King joined Victorian Housing Minister Harriet Shining for a walking sustainable development tour of Queen Mary’s former hometown, Prahran.
“I lived here for three years,” she revealed. “It was a great way to start this event by walking around a little bit of Prahran to get an understanding of what’s changing and the ambition for the area.”
Swapping her ballgowns for sneakers, Queen Mary showed off her AFL skills at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Danish royals were all smiles for the event, joined by Hawthorn players, two AFL club presidents and some Auskick children.
The Weekly’s team captured the above photo of the royals visiting Headspace, a youth mental health organisation founded in Australian and adapted in Denmark.
Queen Mary and King Frederik met Headspace founder Professor Patrick McGorry and CEO Jason Trethowan.
Later, they admired the bracelets and necklaces made by the youth leaders, with King Frederik admitting his own children loved partaking in this activity at home.
Queen Mary’s face says it all!
After Melbourne, the Danish royals ventured to Hobart, Tasmania. Here, they took a tour onboard the Institute for Marine and Antartic Studies vessel to view the kelp conservation forest at the Alum Cliffs Marine Reserve.
While visiting Hobart, the royals met with members of the public.
