Denmark will soon have a Tasmanian-born Queen after Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced she would renounce the throne.
Tasmanian Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, said our state could not be prouder of Crown Princess Mary, who was born and raised in Hobart, and married His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark in 2004.
"Princess Mary is a wonderful ambassador for Tasmania," Premier Jeremy Rockliff said.
"With her demonstrated humility, grace and kindness I am sure Crown Princess Mary will be embraced as Queen alongside her husband, King Frederik once Proclaimed later this month."
HRH Crown Princess Mary's patronages range across areas of culture, fashion, humanitarian aid, support for research and science, social programs, education, health and sport.
This includes organisations right here in Tasmania, where she is an International Patron of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
Premier Rockliff also acknowledged Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, Denmark's longest serving monarch in history.
"Fifty-two years at the helm is an amazing feat. Queen Margrethe II has dedicated her life to changing her country, and making the world a better place," Premier Rockliff said.
"I look forward to watching the next generation, and Tasmania's own born Queen lead Denmark's future. We are so proud."
