Danish royals finish Australia tour with day in Hobart
King Frederik of Denmark and Queen Mary have been welcomed to Hobart by a crowd happy to see the Danish Royals up close.
Fiona Blackwood has reported for ABC news and current affairs around Tasmania for nearly two decades. She is currently based in the Hobart newsroom covering stories for television, radio and online. Follow Fiona on Twitter: @blackwood_fiona
King Frederik of Denmark and Queen Mary have been welcomed to Hobart by a crowd happy to see the Danish Royals up close.
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