Crown princess Mary and her lady-in-waiting visited the Westmead children's hospital in Sydney. They staid for 1 hour. Outside about 150 fans were waiting to see her.
In the hospital she toured the melanoma research laboratories and learned about the Australian Cancer Foundation's work. She also visited the children's ward.
She read Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale 'The Ugly Duckling' to a small group of children.
Mary wore a new Hugo Boss dress.
Mary was shown round by her former DDB Needham boss Tom Dery. He had invited the princess to see the work being done on skin cancer at the institute. She was keen to take the knowledge about sun damage back to Denmark.Tom Dery: "I think she was very concerned simply in observing the number of people even in Denmark who naturally worship the sun after a long winter and also the use of sunbeds and she's very concerned about the future impact of that."
Afterwards, at 15.00 o'clock, Mary and Frederik escaped their royal duties for a late lunch at Gusto Deli Cafe in Five Ways.
In the evening princess Mary and prince Frederik assisted at a charity fundraiser for the Australian Cancer Research Society, headed by Mary's former boss at Melbourne ad agency DDB Needham, Tom Dery.
Mr Dery employed the young Mary in 1994 when she was just out of university. He approached her to assist at the charity gala just after her wedding. "Mary was always very generous and keen to help and we're obviously grateful for her support now," Mr Dery said.
Frederik & Mary arrived at the Elizabeth Bay waterfront mansion "Boomerang" in a motorcycle cavalcade for the black-tie supper dance with 100 smartly dressed couples who had paid $3000 each.
Mary was in the first stage of her pregnancy with Christian. The news hadn't been made public yet.
Crown princess Mary and her lady-in-waiting visited the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Center in Sydney. They toured the institute and met with some of the scientists who are leading research into heart disease.
Previously princess Diana had done the same in 1996.
Mary wore a new silver Georg Jensen "Alliance" bracelet. (Shopvalue = 470 euro)
In the evening Mary (without Frederik who was at a gala event of the Farr 40 sailing championship) was the guest of honor at the fundraising Gala Ball of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Center, at the Sofitel Wentworth Hotel.
It was the third gala evening in a row for the fresh crown princess. She was again accompanied by her lady-in-waiting, countess Victoria Bernstorff-Gyldensteen.
Among the guests was Mary's sister, Jane Stephens.
Mary wore a new Malene Birger gown.
She danced the first waltz to 'Moon River' with former NSW premier Neville Wran, just like Diana had done.
Addressing the crowd, Princess Mary said it was an honour and a pleasure to support the work of Victor Chang. She mentioned her mother's death - after heart surgery - in her speech.
"My family knows all too well the impact of losing someone to heart disease and I feel very privileged to be in a position today where I can lend my support and help to bring attention to a cause that is so very close to my heart," she said.
Mary was in the first stage of her pregnancy with Christian. The new hadn't been made public yet.
Princess Mary participated in a fundraising luncheon organized by the Mental Health Foundation of Australia at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. She was accompanied by her lady-in-waiting.
Mary wore a new suit by Malene Birger.
Meanwhile crown prince Frederik was sailing.
In the evening there was a gala dinner: the New South Wales state dinner at the Government House in Sydney.
Mary wore a new gown by Niels Kristiansen.
For the first time Mary wore her wedding tiara as a necklace, she also wore a new pair of diamond earrings.
Mary was in the first stage of her pregnancy with Christian. The news hadn't been made public yet.
Mary and her lady-in-waiting visited a women's shelter in Sydney on behalf of the Red Cross.
Mary wore a new skirt by Day, Birger et Mikkelsen combined with a new Prada belt.
At night the couple attended the charity gala dinner "One Enchanted Evening" for the 90th Anniversary of the Australian Red Cross, at the Westin Hotel in Sydney.
Mary wore a new top by Kenth Fredin, and a new gala skirt by Oscar de la Renta.
Also present were Per Thornit, countess Victoria Bernstorff-Gyldensteen...
... Amber Petty and her friend Luke, and Mary's sister Jane Stephens.
Among the VIP guests were swimmer Ian Thorpe and actress Olivia Newton-John.
Mary was in the first stages of her pregnancy with Christian. The news hadn't been made public yet.