Visit to Australia, August 2008

[Princess Robijn]

TRH the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, HRH Prince Christian and HRH Princess Isabella will visit Tasmania, Australia, August 2008.

(Source: Billed Bladet No. 9)!

[dazzling]

August? thats a long way. I thought it would be sometime soon, before or just after Joachims wedding.
Thanks for the update.

[RachelD]

Oh wow! Can't wait to see them in Australia! Those will be some awesome pictures!!

[Amelia]

I wonder if they are waiting till August for the Olympics, if they are going to be in China it would be very easy to go from there to Tasmania.

[UserDane]

Originally Posted by Amelia

I wonder if they are waiting till August for the Olympics, if they are going to be in China it would be very easy to go from there to Tasmania.

Sounds plausible Amelia.
Do we know whether Mary will accompany Frederik to the olympics? Or will she perhaps spend some more time with her relatives in Australia.

[Amelia]

I guess that she could do both. Stay at the olympics for a while and then head to Tasmania. Might be hard, however, with two small children!

[TLLK]

Is this a private visit or will the CP couple tack on a few duties while in Australia?

[marmi]

Originally Posted by TLLK

Is this a private visit or will the CP couple tack on a few duties while in Australia?

I would say that given that the source is Billed Bladet, it will likely be a private visit, with perhaps another photo opportunity like the one at the wildlife park.
I would love another official visit though.

[Amelia]

Isn't it a bit soon for another official visit. I know that Mary was born in Australia but really they have no offical ties like the British Royal family. Maybe in a few years they could do another one but I don't think they should just yet!

[norwegianne]

Originally Posted by UserDane

Sounds plausible Amelia.
Do we know whether Mary will accompany Frederik to the olympics? Or will she perhaps spend some more time with her relatives in Australia.

Billedbladet states that Mary (and then I suppose the children will also be in the vicinity) will want to be at the games when they open, but won't stay for the whole run. She'll (again, according to Billedbladet) leave Frederik in China, and go to Australia alone with the children a week before Frederik joins them. .

[Australian]

Is Billedbladet a reliable source? I look forward to this visit, I can't seem to find any news of it in any Aussie sources, perhaps they are not informed yet. I don't think it will be a state visit, it is too soon,i think its more a personal visit for Mary to show her brood to her Australian relatives.

[Drottning]

Originally Posted by Australian

Is Billedbladet a reliable source? I look forward to this visit, I can't seem to find any news of it in any Aussie sources, perhaps they are not informed yet. I don't think it will be a state visit, it is too soon,i think its more a personal visit for Mary to show her brood to her Australian relatives.

I think so, too. A state visit would be a bit much. I am sure she misses seeing her family. I would.

[Mandy]

This thread will be opened when it gets closer to the date of this event.

[Mandy]

Here's a news update I received from our member marmi.

Source: The Mercury (Mary confirms Tassie trip) (found via Danish Royal Watchers)

Also, while it doesn't really add anything, further to speculation in the thread:

marmi