Danish royals Frederik and Mary begin six-day Australia tour with visit to rain-soaked red centre

Royal tour includes visits to Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart and aims to deepen trade ties

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Danish royals Frederik and Mary have kicked off their first trip to Australia since taking the throne with a visit to the nation’s red centre.

The six-day state tour, which includes visits to Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart, aims to deepen trade ties between Queen Mary’s adopted and home countries.