Eventful Day for the Royal Couple in Melbourne

The state visit to Australia has now brought King Frederik and Queen Mary to the state of Victoria. In Melbourne, the day began with an official reception at Government House, where the royal couple was welcomed by Victoria's Governor Margaret Gardner and Professor Glyn Davis.

King Frederik and Queen Mary during the official reception at Government House in Melbourne. Photo: The Danish Royal House The royal couple in conversation with Victoria's Governor Margaret Gardner at Government House. Photo: The Danish Royal House King Frederik signing the guest book at Government House while Queen Mary and the Governor look on. Photo: The Danish Royal House

In connection with the visit, the royal couple also attended a lunch with representatives from Danish and Australian business communities.

A key highlight of the day's programme was a city walk in the redeveloped Prahran area, focusing on sustainable renovation. The royal couple gained insight into existing buildings, projects under construction and completed sustainable housing. The walk concluded with a presentation by Queen Mary, who drew on the annex at Fredensborg Palace to share the royal couple's own experiences with sustainable transformation.

The royal couple on a city walk in the Prahran area of Melbourne. Photo: The Danish Royal House

The royal couple also visited Port of Melbourne, where the focus was on green transition in the maritime sector and Danish energy solutions were presented.

Queen Mary and King Frederik at Port of Melbourne with Australian and Danish flags. Photo: The Danish Royal House

The day was rounded off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with an event celebrating the shared Danish-Australian sports culture.

Queen Mary trying her hand at Australian football at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with young players. Photo: The Danish Royal House