In a fairy tale come true, an Australian sales executive named Mary Elizabeth will soon become the Queen Consort of Denmark. Crown Princess Mary’s climb to the upper echelons of European royalty is finally complete, with the sudden abdication of Queen Margrethe II on January 14 paving the way for her to ascend to the throne. This is an extremely rare occurrence in Denmark as no monarch has abdicated the throne since King Eric III in 1146.
Crown Prince Frederik, Margrethe’s eldest son, will become King and his wife will make history as the first Australian to become Queen. This development has thrilled Mary’s supporters back home. Her journey to the throne began in a Sydney pub in 2000, where she and Prince Frederik first laid eyes on each other. That chance encounter led to a fairy tale wedding watched by millions in 2004.
It’s been two decades since they met, and their journey to the throne is set to captivate the world. From Copenhagen to Hobart, Mary’s birthplace, all eyes will be on Denmark’s future King and Queen. Tasmania’s Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, released a statement expressing the state’s pride in the impending crowning of their own-born Queen. Rockliff praised Mary’s humility, grace, and kindness and said he looked forward to watching her and her husband lead Denmark’s future.
The story of Mary and Frederik has captured the hearts and imaginations of people worldwide. It’s a fairy tale that is about to become a reality, marking a historic moment for Denmark and Australia. This unlikely love story blossomed in a pub during the Olympics and has culminated in a fairy tale ending that many could only dream of.
As the first Australian to become a Queen, Mary’s reign will undoubtedly be followed closely by her countryfolk. Her humble beginnings and down-to-earth nature have endeared her to many, and she is expected to bring that same warmth and grace to her new role. Her coronation alongside her husband at the end of this month will be an historic moment that will captivate audiences and make headlines around the world.
The news of Mary’s ascension to the throne comes with a tinge of sadness at the retirement of Queen Margrethe II, who has served as Denmark’s monarch for almost 50 years. But with a new King and Queen set to take their place, Denmark’s future looks bright. The love story of Mary and Frederik is a modern-day fairy tale that has captured the imaginations of people around the world, and their reign is expected to be just as captivating.
