Queen Mary and King Frederik X of Denmark have enjoyed one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks as their whirlwind six-day tour kicked off.
After touching down in Perth on Friday, the Danish royals travelled to the Northern Territory on Saturday to visit Uluru in their first public appearance.
Sporting a chic white long skirt with a colourful blouse, Australian-born Queen Mary was seen waving to the awaiting media as she stepped off the plane at Ayers Rock Airport.
She was later seen holding an Akubra as Danish royals greeted locals before meeting with Indigenous elders.
They will later watch the stunning sunset at Uluru.
The visit is reminiscent of the 1983 British royal tour, when the late Princess Diana and then Prince Charles, now King, visited the culturally significant monument.
The couple will travel to Canberra on Sunday, where they will be welcomed at Government House by Governor-General Sam Mostyn, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his wife Jodie Haydon.
Ms Mostyn will host a formal state dinner for the royals.
The Danish royal couple will visit Parliament House where they will receive a ceremonial 21-gun salute.
The historic visit marks Mary’s first return to her homeland since she became Queen in January 2024, the first by any Danish monarch in 40 years.
The last time the royals visited Australia officially was 13 years ago, making this their fourth tour together.
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