Princess Mary and Prince Frederik touch down in Rio
The countdown to the 2016 Rio Olympics is well and truly on, as along with a flurry of anticipation and excitement, the international guests start to pour in.
Among the sports fans were members of the Danish royal family, with Hobart born Princess Mary stepping out with husband, Prince Frederick and their extended family. The love birds have reportedly made an appearance at every Olympic games since they met 16 years ago.
The couple attended the opening ceremony of the International Olympic session, alongside Prince Frederik’s brother, Prince Albert. The celebration was a more reserved affair than the spectacle we are set to enjoy at the Maracana stadium, but the Aussie was all smiles nonetheless.
Shortly after arriving, the royals were spotted at a number official of events and on Tuesday, they opened the Danish Pavilion on Ipanema Beach.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the happy family kick start their holiday. Who do you think will arrive next? Let us know in the comments below.
Image sources: AKM-GSL-XPOSURE and Reuters
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