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Frederik and Mary Cap Australian Visit With Hobart Homecoming, Green-Tech Push

The visit showcased Denmark–Australia collaboration on the green transition.

Overview

  • The Danish royals ended their six-day official visit in Hobart with a waterfront walkabout, a state reception and sustainability-focused stops on the River Derwent.
  • Queen Mary delivered an unscripted, emotional remark at Government House, saying her Tasmanian roots made the finale especially meaningful.
  • At shipbuilder Incat, they marked the firm's electric-ferry work for Denmark’s Molslinjen, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joining the tour.
  • The program in Melbourne featured a business forum on the green transition where King Frederik addressed industry leaders alongside Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
  • The couple also advanced research and community links with a visit to stem cell labs at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and an engagement on youth mental health at headspace.