What's happened
Mary Donaldson, a former real estate manager from Tasmania, is set to become the queen of Denmark.
Why it matters
The story is significant as it marks the ascension of Mary Donaldson to the throne of Denmark, highlighting her unconventional journey from Australia's middle class to European royalty.
What the papers say
The New York Times provides a detailed account of Mary's journey from meeting the Crown Prince of Denmark to her upcoming role as queen. The Times offers a comparison between Mary and the Princess of Wales, highlighting their similar backgrounds and reputations. The Guardian focuses on the unconventional nature of Mary's journey to royalty, starting from a chance meeting in a Sydney bar.
How we got here
Mary's journey to becoming queen has been marked by various events, including her husband's involvement in a scandal and her son coming of age.
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Denmark, officially the Kingdom of Denmark, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. Denmark proper, which is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, consists of a peninsula, Jutland, and an archipelago of 443 named islands, with the largest being