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Queen Mary impresses as she kicks a goal in Melbourne
- The Danish King and Queen began their six‑day state visit to Australia with an Uluru sunset and a cultural program in the Northern Territory.
- The couple met elders from the Anangu people and attended a cultural performance at Uluru.
- In Canberra, the royals attended a smoking ceremony at Government House and were greeted with a 21‑gun salute.
- Mary wore a mint gown and a Danish designer’s headpiece at the Canberra state dinner.
- The Queen stirred discussion by skipping a tiara at the state banquet, choosing a brooch hair clip instead.
- The royal couple planted two Tasmanian Myrtle trees in Canberra to symbolize renewal and Denmark–Australia ties.
- Mary highlighted her Australian roots and expressed joy at returning to the country she was born in.
- The visit emphasized soft diplomacy and the shared history between Denmark and Australia.
- The tour concluded with public walkabouts and engagements at major sites, including the Australian War Memorial.
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