Princess Mary of Denmark has touched down in Vanuatu, the first stop on a whirlwind visit to the Pacific and Australia.
The 51-year-old royal met with locals to learn about the recent impacts of climate change, with Vanuatu having experienced two cyclones and two earthquakes in March.
The stylish royal fit right in as she walked the beaches, wearing a patterned maxi skirt and colourful earrings. She visited crisis response areas and met with people involved in reconstruction projects in the wake of the natural disasters.
“As a candidate for the UN Security Council, Denmark emphasises that the small states have a strong voice in the global climate negotiations and in matters of international peace and security,” the Princess shared on Instagram.
“The Pacific Islands also have a number of demographic and development challenges, including in relation to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
“This is a landmark case for Denmark and a focus area for the Crown Princess, who has been patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) since 2010.”
Princess Mary is due to visit Lelepa Island before heading to Fiji for two days. She will then make a final short trip to Sydney on 28 April to meet with Danish business representatives who are involved in the green transition in Australia. Princess Mary is due to make an appearance in the United Kingdom for King Charles’ Coronation on 6 May.
