Tasmanians keen to catch a glimpse of King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark will have the chance to do so on Hobart’s waterfront on Thursday as part of their historic state visit to Australia.
Their Majesties are scheduled to arrive at Hunter Street at 4:40pm on March 19, the final day of their six-day tour.
The visit will mark Queen Mary’s first offical return to the city where she grew up before meeting Frederik at a Sydney pub during the 2000 Olympics.
Hunter Street will be closed to traffic during the event, with bollards to be placed on each side of the road.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff called the opportunity a “rare and exciting” one for Tasmanians.
“This is a significant national event and it’s fitting for Tasmanians to be able to welcome Queen Mary home in-person,” he said.
“I encourage all Tasmanians to come along, bring flags, wear tiaras and show the King and Queen what makes our state the most magnificent place in our country.”
The Hobart walkabout will cap a tour that has taken the royal couple from Uluru to Canberra and Melbourne, with a focus on strengthening trade and cultural ties between Australia and Denmark.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the visit carried special significance.
“It is an honour to welcome Their Majesties The King and Queen of Denmark back to Australia,” he said.
“It is wonderful that the visit includes many parts of our great country, from the Northern Territory to Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and, of course, Tasmania.”
The tour is the couple’s first visit to Australia since Frederik ascended to the Danish throne in January 2024 following the abdication of Queen Margrethe.
It is also the first Danish state visit to Australia in almost 40 years.
Queen Mary is expected to spend time with family in Tasmania, including her father John Donaldson, following the tour.
