AUSTRALIAN-born Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark will be staying in Sydney until October 28 and attending an array of events and ceremonies while they’re here.
The pair kicked off their visit with a stop off at the Sydney Opera House yesterday waving to crowds gathered at the iconic building's forecourt.
The couple have spoken of their grief for those caught up in the devastating NSW bushfires. "It's heartbreaking," Princess Mary told reporters in the crowd.
As they greeted schoolchildren on the steps of the Sydney Opera House this morning the pair expressed their concern for all those involved.
"We've been monitoring the situation for the past eight days from Denmark," she told reporters at the Opera House on its 40th anniversary.
"Our deepest sympathies go to those who have been affected ... Our utmost respect goes to those who are working to control these fires that are really scary."
She said that while bushfires were a part of Australian life, "it's always heartbreaking to see people who are losing possessions and homes".
Jorn Utzon's son, Jan, told reporters the links between Denmark and Australia were "wonderful" and that his father would be proud.
"I feel his spirit is here with us in the Opera House, the most important achievement for him in his life."
He said he would "happily" be back in 10 years' time for the House's 50th anniversary.
Alongside celebrations at Bennelong Point, the Danish Royals will also visit Government House, attend the opening of the Ole Lynggaard store, attend the Premier's Reading Challenge at Five Dock Primary School, open the Danish Design at the House exhibition and visit the Australian Twin Registry at the Sydney Children's Hospital.
The couple, who famously met at the Slip Inn pub during the 2000 Olympics - close to Metro Hotels on Darling Harbour, have four children: Prince Christian, Princess Isabella and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.
They last visited Australia in 2011.
Sources:
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/princess-mary-and-prince-frederik-wow-sydney-opera-house-crowds-20131024-2w31y.html
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/princess-mary-and-prince-frederik-express-heartbreak-for-nsw-bushfire-victims/story-fni0b8dv-1226745816906
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