The state will officially celebrate the coronation of Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, the state government have confirmed.
Acting Premier Michael Ferguson said Crown Princess Mary’s coronation will be an “exciting day for Tasmania”.
“In honour of the Crown Princess’ international patronage, I am proud to announce Tasmania will donate $10,000 to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation,” he said.
“Born and raised in Hobart, Crown Princess Mary epitomises what it means to be Tasmanian: humble, hard-working and quietly pursuing the extraordinary.”
“A Taroona High, Hobart College and University of Tasmania graduate, Crown Princess Mary is one of the most accomplished women in the world.”
“As Tasmanians would expect, someone knows someone who sat next to Princess Mary on an economy flight to Hobart, where she often comes to visit family and friends.”
He thanked Princess Mary for being a “natural ambassador” for the state, “our natural places, our clean air, our perfect climate and all we do and make, from wave-piercing catamarans to wine and whisky”.
“Tasmania will also send the future King and Queen of Demark a hand-made Huon Pine occasional table from renown Tasmanian furniture maker Rex Heathcote,” he said.
Tasmanians can send a personal message to the Royal Couple via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark’s ‘Online Book of Congratulations’.
