Denmark’s Queen to Visit Uluru and Her Birthplace in Tasmania During Official Australia Tour Next Month

Denmark’s Queen to Visit Uluru and Her Birthplace in Tasmania During Official Australia Tour Next Month

Australia is set to welcome King Frederik X of Denmark and Queen Mary for a six-day official visit next month, marking their first formal tour of the country since ascending the throne.

The visit will begin on 14 March and includes stops in Uluru, Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart — the Tasmanian capital where Queen Mary was born.

The royal couple will be accompanied by a major business delegation comprising 55 Danish companies, with a strong focus on green energy cooperation and sustainable investment.

Uluru Visit Carries Cultural Significance

One of the key moments of the tour will be a visit to Uluru, where the King and Queen are expected to be welcomed by Traditional Owners. The couple will reportedly join community elders to witness sunset at the iconic site.

The visit draws comparisons to the historic 1983 royal tour, when then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited Uluru during their Australia and New Zealand trip.

Denmark’s Ambassador to Australia, Ingrid Dahl Madsen, said the tour provides an opportunity for the royal couple to further explore Australia’s unique natural landscapes. She noted that both Queen Mary and King Frederik have a strong interest in biodiversity and environmental sustainability.

Formal Ceremonies in Canberra

In Canberra, the Governor-General will host the royal couple at an official welcome ceremony, including a 21-gun salute and a visit to Federal Parliament. A formal state reception is also expected to be held during the visit.

A Personal Return to Tasmania

The visit is expected to receive significant media attention in Denmark, particularly as it marks Queen Mary’s return to her birthplace in Tasmania.

Royal correspondent Marianne Singer described the return as “deeply personal” for the Queen, suggesting she will aim to connect with as many members of the public as possible during public engagements.

Queen Mary previously visited Tasmania privately in February 2025 and attended a family wedding in the state in October 2024 alongside her twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.

Boost for Tourism and Trade

Observers believe the visit could provide a boost to Australia’s tourism sector. Following the 2014 visit of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, travel bookings from the UK reportedly rose sharply.

Data shows around 27,000 Danish visitors travelled to Australia in 2024 — the same year King Frederik X ascended the throne following Queen Margrethe II’s abdication.

This marks the royal couple’s fourth official visit to Australia, with their previous tour taking place in 2013.

Strong Focus on Green Energy

Renewable energy and economic cooperation are expected to dominate discussions during the visit.

Denmark, home to around six million people, is a global leader in offshore wind energy. In 2024, more than 88 per cent of its electricity production came from renewable sources, with a target of reaching 100 per cent by the end of the decade.

Danish Climate Minister Lars Aagaard said Denmark is actively seeking international partners to expand clean energy collaboration.

Meanwhile, Danish Industry Vice President Troels Ranis described Australia as a stable and attractive investment destination, highlighting Denmark’s expertise in delivering affordable offshore wind solutions.

Major Danish firms, including Ørsted and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, are pursuing offshore wind projects off Victoria’s coast. CIP is also developing a large-scale battery project in South Australia and exploring the Murchison green hydrogen project in Western Australia.