Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat, R.E., is a member of the Danish royal family. Her husband is Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark. When/if Frederik, the heir apparent, succeeds his mother, Margrethe II of Denmark, to the Danish throne, Mary will automatically assume the position of the Queen of Denmark. She spent much of her early life in Australia. The daughter of an academic and a secretary, Mary attended the same university where her parents worked, the University of Tasmania, and obtained bachelor’s degrees in commerce and laws from there. She subsequently completed a graduate program in advertising and worked for various Australian and international advertising agencies. She met Frederik in Sydney during the 2000 Summer Olympics. They got officially engaged on 8 October 2003 and married in the following year. The couple has four children together. Since becoming the Crown Princess, Mary has undertaken various activities and served as the representative of the Danish people along with her husband. She is the patron of the Danish fashion industry, several charity initiatives, and various scientific and cultural pursuits. She has also been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights.