Aussies across the country gathered to celebrate the coronation of the country's first homegrown queen.
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Tasmanian-born Mary Donaldson was crowned Queen Consort of Denmark on January 14, alongside her husband who became King Frederik X.
The pair, whose fairytale romance began with a chance meeting at a Sydney pub during the 2000 Olympics, have captured the world's attention.
Back in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was one of many sending the couple his well-wishes with a rather "devilish" gift.
The Prime Minister announced Australia would make a $10,000 contribution to Wildcare Tasmania to support its work ensuring the conservation of the endangered Tasmanian Devil.
"Crown Princess Mary grew up in Tasmania, and so it is fitting Australia marks this occasion with a gift to support the conservation of the Tasmanian devil," he said.
"Australia and Denmark's close ties go beyond this union, with our nations sharing a commitment to democratic values, human rights, action on climate change and liberal trade."
"I wish Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark the very best."
It comes two weeks after King Frederik's mother, Queen Margrethe, announced her intention to abdicate the throne after 52 years.
Acting Tasmanian Premier Michael Ferguson also announced a gift from her home state in the form of a $10,000 donation to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
"Tasmania will also send the future King and Queen of Denmark a hand-made Huon Pine occasional table from renowned Tasmanian furniture maker Rex Heathcote," he said.
"We are sure Denmark and the rest of the world will embrace Crown Princess Mary as Queen. And we will join them, celebrating the coronation in our own Tasmanian way - with a glass of local sparkling and a Danish pastry."
Danish expats and their families congregated in Wollongong for a special picnic to honour the coronation and Queen Margrethe.
At Denmark House, one of Melbourne's oldest social clubs, gathered to celebrate the coronation on January 14 with a special cultural event.
Festivities were also in full swing from January 13 at the Slip Inn, the pub where the royal couple first laid eyes on each other.
The longstanding Sydney establishment announced on Instagram it would be hosting a "Danish Fiesta" all month, with a limited-edition "There's Something About Mary" cocktail.
The coronation also attracted congratulations from other royal families around the world, with well-wishes coming from England, Spain, Norway and Sweden.
King Charles told King Frederik he wished to work on the "enduring bond" between his own countries and Denmark.
"My wife joins me in writing to convey our very best wishes on the day of your accession to the throne of the Kingdom of Denmark," Charles said in his statement.
"I was delighted that Your Majesties were able to attend our coronation last year and I much look forward to future opportunities to celebrate the close connection which unites our countries and our families."
