Queen Mary and King Frederik begin final summer cruise of 2024 on board the royal yacht
King Frederik and Queen Mary have begun their final summer voyage of the year on board the Danish royal family's yacht.
The King and Queen started the four-day cruise at Rønne Harbour on Bornholm, an island in the Baltic Sea east of Copenhagen and off the Swedish coast, renowned for its scenic fishing towns and villages.
Thousands of people waving Danish flags gathered along the harbour to see the royal couple when they arrived on Monday.
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King Frederik X and Queen Mary visit Bornholm Regional Municipality on Monday, August 19, 2024. AP
Queen Mary wore a navy hat by Jane Taylor and matching Jimmy Choo heels and a long sleeveless jacket by Weill, while King Frederik wore full military uniform.
They then moved into the landauer carriage to ride to Rønne Theatre, Denmark's oldest theatre which turned 200 last year, and an arts centre specialising in ceramics, glass, textiles, wood and metal.
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After lunch it was time for a change of outfit for both as King Frederik and Queen Mary hiked through the forest from Ekkodalen to Hareløkkerne.
Queen Mary meets crowds at Rønne Harbour on Bornholm on Monday. instagram/The Danish Royal Household
They later visited a church before hosting a reception for invited guests on board the yacht Dannebrog.
Queen Mary changed into her third outfit for the day, wearing a pink ArtFusion Copenhagen dress.
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The royal ship Dannebrog will next travel to the island of Ærø, Assens on Funen island before ending in Vejle, in the southeast of the Jutland Peninsula.
King Frederik and Queen Mary hike through Ekkodalen to Hareløkkerne. instagram/The Danish Royal Household
Summer cruises aboard the royal ship are a Danish tradition that goes back over 100 years.
In May, King Frederik and Queen Mary boarded the vessel for the first of their summer cruises since the change of throne in January.
Queen Mary and King Frederik later hosted a reception on board the royal yacht. Instagram/The Danish Royal Household
Their journey included a visit to Sweden and Norway, Frederik and Mary's first state tour abroad as King and Queen.
The Royal Yacht Dannebrog serves as the official and private residence for King Frederik and Queen Mary when they are on summer cruises in home waters or on official visits overseas.
Dating to 1932, the yacht is still used by the royals and is often the location for official events and parties.
The ship is usually docked in Copenhagen Harbour, meaning royal fans can see the vessel when it is not in use by the royal family.
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