History will be made on January 14 when Princess Mary becomes the first Australian-born Queen of a European monarchy.
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The Tasmanian law graduate will be crowned Queen Consort of Denmark alongside her husband Crown Prince Frederik following the shock abdication of Queen Margrethe.
But Aussies expecting the pageantry and extravagance of King Charles' 2023 coronation will be disappointed, with the Danish royal household opting for a much simpler, grounded ceremony.
Here's everything you need to know.
What kind of ceremony will take place?
Unlike the ceremony held for the English monarchy, there will be no formal coronation.
Denmark's royal family instead opted for a simpler proclamation ceremony at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will announce the royal couple at the palace, and the pair will appear on the balcony in front of the public.
Queen Margrethe's ascension to the throne was carried out in a similar fashion in 1972.
The royal family will also participate in a special session of parliament on January 15, as well as a celebratory church service at Aarhus Cathedral on Sunday, 21 January.
Will they wear crowns?
The Danish monarch's crown jewels were last used in Christian VIII's anointing in 1840 and are not used to welcome a new monarch today.
But the absolute crown, worn by Christian V, is placed on a coffin upon the death of a monarch.
What is the royal procedure for the proclamation?
Royal festivities will kick off after midday in Denmark on January 14, around 11:35 pm in Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
1.35pm (11:35pm AEDT): Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary leave their home at Amalienborg, alongside their eldest son Prince Christian.
Queen Margrethe will ride in a carriage from Christian IX's Palace, Amalienborg to Christiansborg Palace, escorted by the Guard Hussar Regiment.
2pm (12am AEDT): Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Christian will join the Danish Government, Council of State Secretary in the Council of State for the formal transfer of power.
Queen Margrethe will sign an official declaration of her abdication.
2.15-30pm (12:15-30am AEDT): Queen Margrethe will return to Christian IX's Palace, Amalienborg by car. Prince Frederik and Princess Mary, King and Queen, will hold a small reception for "specially invited" guests.
3pm (1am AEDT): Denmark's new King and Queen will be proclaimed from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace by the Prime Minister. King Frederik is expected to address the crowd.
A special cannon salute will celebrate the occasion, and the national flag is lowered and raised again at the royal palaces.
3.30pm (1:30am AEDT): The King and Queen will ride in a carriage from Christiansborg Palace to Frederik VIII's Palace, Amalienborg escorted by the Guard Hussar Regiment's mounted squadron.
5pm (3am AEDT): The transfer of the royal colours from Christian IX's Palace to Frederik VIII's Palace.
What is the significance of January 14 to the Danish royal family?
Queen Margrethe will step down from the throne exactly 52 years after her own coronation.
The reigning monarch was crowned on January 14 1972, days after the shock death of her father King Frederik IX.
He died after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest just two weeks after giving his New Year's address to the nation.
Can I watch the coronation in Australia?
No Australian broadcaster has announced plans for live TV coverage. You will be able to find the highlights of the proclamation ceremony on our website on Monday, January 15.
Will new titles be issued for members of the royal family?
The Danish Royal household officially confirmed Prince Frederik and Princess Mary will be known as the King and Queen of Denmark from January 14, 2024.
Their eldest son, Prince Christian, will assume the mantle of Crown Prince.
The titles of his younger siblings, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine will remain unchanged.
