WA Premier Mark McGowan invites Danish royals to stay in Perth for World Cup – but there’s a catch
WA Prime Minister Mark McGowan invites the Danish royals to stay in Perth for the Women’s World Cup – here’s why Princess Mary may not be keen to take the offer
- McGowan invites Danish royals to WA for World Cup
- Denmark makes WA its home for tournaments
- Matildas only plays on the east coast
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has invited the Danish royals to stay in Perth for this year’s Women’s World Cup – but as the Matildas won’t be playing in WA, Princess Mary may not be thrilled about the idea.
The Danish national team will make WA the base for the football tournament that kicks off in four months, and the Prime Minister would like the Australian-born princess and her family to stay Down Under as well.
“Denmark have chosen Perth as their team base and with two games scheduled it would be appropriate for the Royal Highnesses Prince Frederick and Princess Mary to visit WA as part of the tournament,” said Mr. McGowan.
“Western Australia would welcome Australia’s own Princess Mary and her husband here in Perth.”
Unfortunately for those living in Western Australia, all Matildas games are played on the East Coast.
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has invited the Danish royal family to stay in Perth for the Women’s World Cup – but the tournament schedule may not be to Princess Mary’s liking
Unfortunately for those living in Western Australia all Matildas games are played on the East Coast (Sam Kerr pictured playing for the National side)
The Perth Rectangular Stadium will host Denmark v China on July 22, the Republic of Ireland v Canada on July 26, Jamaica v Panama on July 29, Denmark v Haiti on August 1 and Morocco v Colombia on August 3.
The Danish royals are well-known football fans and have been depicted supporting Denmark at various events over the years.
“The Women’s World Cup is more than just sport, it will create a festival of football and culture throughout the tournament,” McGowan said.
“It will also promote global play locally and hopefully inspire our next Sam Kerr, creating a lasting legacy for women’s football.”
“Should you be available, your visit will also be a wonderful opportunity to further deepen bilateral ties between Western Australia and Denmark and highlight Danish companies’ investment in the state’s renewable energy sector,” the spokesman said. Mr McGowan in his letter.
“In that context, we are very impressed with the interest shown by several Danish companies in investing in Western Australia, across a variety of sectors, and we look forward to working closely with all companies to enable their success.”
Princess Mary may feel torn as the two nations close to her heart go head-to-head later in the tournament.
The royal – formerly known as Mary Donaldson – grew up in Tasmania and spent 28 years of her life in Australia before moving to the Scandinavian nation and marrying Frederik in Copenhagen Cathedral in 2004.
Princess Mary may feel torn as the two nations close to her heart go head-to-head later in the tournament
The royal family – formerly known as Mary Donaldson – grew up in Tasmania and spent 28 years of her life in Australia before moving to the Scandinavian nation and marrying Frederik in Copenhagen Cathedral in 2004.
They first met in a bar in Sydney while watching the city’s 2000 Olympics. Afterward, an advertising executive, Mary, spent hours talking to the heir to the Danish throne.
More than two decades later, the couple, who share four children, are living proof that fairytales can come true.
The Danish royal family has yet to respond to Mr McGowan’s invitation.