Princess Mary & Prince Frederik’s family throughout the years | Photo Gallery

From the magic of their early courtship to the joys and challenges of raising a family under the royal spotlight, these images offer a rare glimpse into the private world of Denmark’s future king and queen. From Princess Josephine’s antics as a youngster, to H.K.H Prince Christian’s transformation into a working royal, this gallery immerses you into the world of the Danish Royal Family.

It all started in 2000, when Mary Donaldson from Tasmania bumped into Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark in a Sydney pub. Picture: Supplied

The couple spent a few years dating before getting engaged in 2003, after Queen Margrethe gave her official consent. Picture: Keld Navntoft/Scanpix/AFP

Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik tied the knot in Copenhagen Cathedral on May 14, 2004. Photo: Rick Stevens/AFP

After a year of marriage, the couple announced the pregnancy of their first child. Picture: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images

Prince Christian practices his royal wave on the balcony of Marselisborg Castle to celebrate the birthday of his grandmother. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press/Getty Images

Prince Christian dubiously meets an echidna at Bonorong Wildlife Park during a trip to Australia in 2006. Picture: Craig Borrow

Crown Prince Frederik tries to convince Prince Christian to keep walking on his first day of nursery in Denmark. Picture: John McConnico/AP

In 2007, the family welcomed the birth of their first daughter, Princess Isabella. Picture: Jens Panduro/Polfoto/AP

Queen Margrethe holds her new granddaughter at Grasten Palace. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

The young family pose for a photo during their annual skiing holiday in Verbier, Switzerland. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary bring the two young children over to Australia for a visit in 2008. Picture: Rob Griffith/AP

A true princess: Isabella plays dress-up. Picture: H.K.H. Kronprinsessen

Princess Isabella steals the show at Queen Margrethe’s 69th birthday on the balcony at Amalienborg Palace. Picture: Picture Media

The music was a little too loud for Princess Isabella and Prince Christian as they attend a ceremony at their newly-restored Palace. Picture: Tariq Mikkel Khan/Polfoto/AP

And then there were six: 2011 saw the birth of twins Josephine and Vincent. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The royal family enjoy summer at Grasten Castle. Picture: Christian Augustin/Getty Images

Prince Christian shares some brotherly love with Prince Vincent at Grasten Castle. Picture: Christian Augustin/Getty Images

Prince Christian gets ready for his first day at Tranegard School. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The whole family enjoy a holiday skiing in Verbier, Switzerland. Picture: The Image Gate/Getty Images

Princess Mary plays with the children at Grasten Palace. Anders Brohus/Polfoto/AP

Prince Christian and Princess Isabella return to the Danish Royal Yacht Dannebrog after a day at the London Olympics. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

Prince Christian and Princess Isabella pull their brother and sister along while playing at Grasten Palace. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

A cheeky Princess Isabella gets ready for her first day at Tranegard School in 2013. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary toboggan with the twins while on holiday in Verbier. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

Like mother like daughter: Princess Josephine mimics her mother’s elegant wave at Chateau de Cayx in France. Picture: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images

Princess Isabella and Princess Josephine have fun on their annual ski holiday in Verbier. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

Princess Isabella, accompanied by her mother, visits a nature school during her first day of official engagements in Denmark. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

On the same visit, Princess Isabella names a Ferry after herself at Saelvig Harbour. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

Prince Christian of Denmark plays with the family dog in Grasten. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

Nothing’s more important than ice cream. Princess Josephine and Princess Mary chill out in summer. Picture: H.K.H Kronprinsen

The royal family pose for a portrait at their annual summer photocall at Grasten Palace. Picture: Luca Teuchmann/Getty Images

Princess Josephine plays up to the crowd during the annual Hubertus Hunting Event in Dyrehaven. Picture: Splash News

The children pose with their grandfather - Princess Mary’s father, John - and his wife Susan. Picture: Kronprinsparret

Prince Christian attends the UEFA EURO 2016 qualifier playoff second leg match between Denmark and Sweden with his father. Picture: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images

The children decorate the Christmas tree in Frederik VIII's Palace. Picture: H.K.H. Kronprinsessen

Queen Margrethe, Prince Henrik and Prince Vincent share a moment. Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

Princess Josephine with her cousin, Princess Athena, play during the 77th birthday celebrations of Queen Margrethe. Picture: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images

Queen Margrethe and family attend the Ringsted horse ceremony at Grasten Palace during their summer holiday. Picture: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images

Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine follow in their siblings’ footprints and get ready for their first day of school at Tranegaard. Picture: Liselotte Sabroe/AFP

Princess Mary and her children flinch after an official is hit by a fast running horse during the yearly Hubertus Hunt. Picture: Ole Jensen/Corbis via Getty Images

Queen Margrethe, together with her family, attends the private funeral of her husband, Prince Henrik. Picture: Ole Jensen/Corbis via Getty Images

The royal children and their mother Princess Mary start out on the 1 mile Royal Run. Picture: Ole Jensen/Getty Images

Princess Josephine shows her love for horseriding. Picture: H.K.H. Kronprinsessen

Prince Frederik celebrates his 50th birthday with his family at Amalienborg Palace in 2018. Picture: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images

In the summer of 2018, the family travels to the Faroe Islands and don traditional dress. Picture: Ole Jensen/Corbis via Getty Images

The family pose for a photo after climbing Mount Eystfelli in the Faroe Islands. Picture: Kongehuset

The Danish royal family celebrate summer at Grasten Palace in 2019. Picture: Kongehuset

Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine celebrate their 9th birthday. Picture: H.K.H. Kronprinsessen

Prince Vincent chills out with Grace the dog while in Verbier, Switzerland. Picture: H.K.H. Kronprinsessen and Kongehuset

The family enjoy a quieter summer holiday during the Covid-19 pandemic at Grasten Palace. Picture: Kongehuset and H.K.H. Kronprinsessen

Prince Christian and Princess Mary pose for a picture following his private confirmation ceremony at Fredensborg Castle Church. Picture: Keld Navntoft/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP

The whole family sit down to paint eggs for Easter. Picture: Kongehuset

Princess Mary and the twins stand at Hermitage Castle during Hubertus Hunt 2021 in Dyrehaven. Picture: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP

Prince Frederik and Prince Christian stand at St Mary's Cathedral in Hadersleben to welcome Federal President Steinmeier and his wife. Picture: Bernd von Jutrczenka/picture alliance via Getty Images

Twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine celebrate their 11th birthday. Picture: H.K.H. Kronprinsessen

Princess Isabella of Denmark poses as she attends her confirmation in 2022. Picture: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images

The family - including their sausage dog - pose on the steps of Fredensborg Palace to mark the confirmation of Princess Isabella. Picture: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images

The children pose ahead of the Royal Run in Kolding. Picture: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP

The boys kick a ball around at Grasten Palace ahead of the Australia v. Denmark game at the Men's 2022 World Cup, which was won by Australia. Picture: H.K.H. Crown Princess

Princess Josephine with Princess Mary pose for a photo at the annual Hubertus hunt. Picture: Supplied

Prince Christian at the Tasmania JackJumpers basketball game in Hobart with radio duo Jimmy Smith and Nathan Roye. Picture: Supplied

The family spend Christmas in Tasmania in 2022. Picture: Supplied

The children prepare for the Royal Run 2023. Picture: Supplied

The family wave to the crowds from the balcony of Amalienborg Palace to celebrate the 18th birthday of H.K.H. Prince Christian. Picture: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images

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