Princess Mary of Denmark touches down in the South Pacific
Princess Mary of Denmark lands in Vanuatu on her way to her native Australia to meet the victims of the recent Pacific cyclones and earthquakes
Princess Mary of Denmark has arrived on the island of Vanuatu on the first stop on her journey to the Southern Hemisphere – including her native Australia.
The Danish royal family landed on the small Pacific island to visit crisis response areas after the recent cyclones and earthquakes in the area.
The 51-year-old’s visit will focus on the impact climate change has had on the region. Vanuatu was devastated after experiencing two cyclones over a two-day period in early March and was also hit by two earthquakes.
The glamorous royal family, accompanied by Denmark’s Minister of Development, Cooperation and Global Climate Policy, Dan Jorgensen, wore a long-sleeved white blouse, flowing patterned maxi skirt, sapphire oversized earrings and sandals.
The visit of the Danish royal family, Princess Mary, will focus on the impacts climate change has had on the Pacific. Pictured: The Danish royal arrival on the island of Vanuatu
She also wore two gold chains, one with the initial F on it and another reminiscent of a coin, and wore her hair down with natural make-up.
The princess made her way around the island and spoke to several people, including Hon. Ralph Regenvanu Climate Change Minister of Vanuatu, who explained the effect of sea level rise on those living in coastal communities.
According to reports, she will next travel to Lelepa Island to see the extent of the damage firsthand.
She smiled as she shook hands with the island’s inhabitants and was welcomed by the head of the island.
Her Royal Highness will then proceed with her planned visit to Fiji, where she will focus on how the destruction and evacuations in the aftermath of climate change are resulting in an increased risk of sexual and gender-based violence, and how the health care system is working to support women and girls in protect vulnerable situations.
Princess Mary ends her journey in Sydney, Australia – her homeland.
Danish Crown Princess Mary and Dan Jorgensen, Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy (seen behind the princess) together with the island head (L) are welcomed by the islanders during their visit to Pele Island in Vanuatu
This event will be truly special as it will be the first time in a decade that Princess Mary has traveled to Australia in an official capacity.
The Hobart-born royal family, 51, will return to their home country on April 28 to meet with Danish representatives involved in Australia’s “green transition”, while also visiting several Danish-led sustainability projects.
Princess Mary’s visit to Down Under will be short-lived, however, as she will be in London for the coronation of King Charles III on May 6.
The last time the Crown Princess was in Australia was last Christmas when she visited her family in Tasmania, but it was not in an official capacity.
She went to her hometown with her husband, Crown Prince Frederick and their four children, Christian, 17, Isabella, 15, and twins Vincent and Josephine, 11.