US EditionDanish royals visit sacred waterhole at Uluru before heading to Canberra
King Frederik X and Queen Mary toured Uluru's sacred sites with Anangu elders before attending state events in Canberra, backed by a delegation of 55 Danish businesses.
- On Sunday, King Frederik X and Queen Mary walked the Kuniya track to the Muitjulu Waterhole, a rare permanent water source at Uluru after touching down on Saturday.
- The six-day state tour aims to deepen trade ties, with Queen Mary of Denmark and King Frederik X visiting Uluru, Canberra, Melbourne, and Hobart, accompanied by Denmark's deputy prime minister, ministers for foreign affairs and climate, and 55 Danish businesses.
- During the visit, the royals watched an Inma ceremonial dance and toured the cultural centre under guidance of senior Aṉangu traditional owners, with Valerie Brumby helping guide the sunrise walk and the king tasting a honey ant.
- They then flew to Canberra for ceremonial engagements and a state dinner at Government House, with Governor‑General Sam Mostyn hosting and ACT Policing warning of traffic disruptions through March 16.
- The waterhole's creation stories and its history of hosting dignitaries underscore its cultural weight, as the Muitjulu Waterhole central to Aṉangu creation stories welcomed past visitors including Princess Diana and the Dalai Lama.
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‘Great Start’: Danish Royals Bask in Sunrise Uluru Trek
Denmark’s King Frederik and Queen Mary have ended the first leg of their Australian visit with a sunrise trek to a famous Uluru watering hole. The royal couple woke before dawn on Sunday to walk to Muṯitjulu Waterhole in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park with traditional owners. The culturally significant site is one of the few permanent water sources around the sandstone monolith and a regular attraction for visiting dignitaries. It welcomed the l…
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