Since her induction into the Danish royal family in 2004, Queen Mary of Denmark has garnered significant attention, both from her marriage to King Frederik X of Denmark, and how she has thrown herself into her royal duties, always donning a stylish and elegant ensemble as she does so.
Denmark's soon-to-be king and queen have sought to balance their royal jobs with a modern family life and an engagement in progressive causes, helping keep the monarchy relevant and popular in the Nordic country.
Denmark's popular Australian-born Crown Princess Mary will cap a real-life fairytale Sunday when she becomes queen after her husband Crown Prince Frederik accedes to the throne.