A blue gum tree has been planted in Hobart’s Long Beach Park to mark the first anniversary of Queen Mary’s accession to the Danish throne.
The tree was planted by Danish Ambassador Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds and Minister Eric Abetz on Tuesday, following an overnight ceremony in Copenhagen.
16,506 kilometres away in Denmark, Queen Mary and Copenhagen Lord Mayor Lars Weiss planted an oak in Faelledparken, the city’s largest park.
The blue gum tree in Hobart was planted close to where Queen Mary attended school at Sandy Bay Infant and Waimea Heights Primary.
Ambassador Dahl-Madsen said it was an “honour” to participate in the ceremony.
“Not only as an element of fighting climate change, but just as important for its symbol of the deep connection between Denmark and Tasmania,” she said.
“A bond rooted in shared values of sustainability, heritage and respect for nature.”
“As we plant these trees in Hobart and in Copenhagen, we celebrate not only Queen Mary’s journey, but also a partnership that grows stronger with each passing year.”
Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said the community “takes great pride” in Queen Mary’s Hobart heritage.
“These trees, unique and special to both countries, symbolises the bond between Hobart and Copenhagen and our shared commitment to action on climate change,” she said.
“Planting trees enriches our city, they create cleaner air, shade and habitat. Trees make our streets and parks more beautiful and people-friendly places.”
