From today:
www.polfoto.dk Polfoto 26-02-2005 Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, right, and his Australian wife Princess Mary smile at the Cruising Yacht Club in Sydney, Saturday, February 26, 2005. The couple officially begin their visit Sunday with a yacht race against each other before attending various events on their 13 day visit, including a reception hosted by Prime Minister John Howard, celebrations to mark the bicentennial of the birth of Denmark's famed storyteller Hans Christian Andersen, Danish community events, a hospital visit and state dinners. (AP Photo/Str)
Princess Mary enjoys Sydney shopping
17:45 AEDT Sat Feb 26 2005
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has marked the first day of her return to Australia with a spot of shopping, while her other half, Crown Prince Frederik, spent the day sailing on Sydney Harbour.
The Tasmanian princess, who flew into Sydney on Friday night, was believed to have headed out for some retail therapy with best friend and bridesmaid Amber Petty, while husband Crown Prince Frederik spent the day on-board yacht Nanoq at Rushcutters Bay.
Frederik, who arrived in Australia earlier this week, will on Sunday compete in the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship.
Once back on land, he was greeted by his wife at the Rushcutters Bay Cruising Yacht Club.
Wearing a pink knee-length pencil skirt and summery floral top with heels, and decked out in sunglasses and a cap, Mary looked relaxed and casual as she strolled alongside Frederik.
The prince, who has spent the past few days lapping up the Australian sun, was wearing a t-shirt and board shorts.
The couple spent about 45 minutes at the club drinking and talking to people before leaving.
Sunday is the official start of the couple's royal tour, which will take in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and finally. Mary's home town of Hobart.
The couple, who were married in a lavish ceremony in Copenhagen last May, will attend charity balls and state dinners as well as a reception hosted by Prime Minister John Howard.
The tour ends with a press conference in Hobart on March 11.
©AAP 2005
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