Table tennis and a ‘hot nerd’ bracelet: The moment in Melbourne that caught Queen Mary off guard
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-18 16:46 UTC+10:00
Section: National / Victoria
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Military & Defence, Australia, Energy, Weather, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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King Frederik and Queen Mary arrive to a standing ovation at Melbourne’s Sofitel, opening a Denmark–Australia forum on green energy, trade and security cooperation. Behind the warm welcome was a harder edge, a new defence-linked deal, closer ties, and a warning of “troublesome days” ahead from the King.Credit:Justin McManus
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