It’s been six long years since Princess Mary was last in her home state of Tasmania.
But that is soon to come to an end, after the Crown Princess and her family were pictured leaving Sydney, reportedly on the move to Hobart.
Confidential sources revealed to The Mercury that the 45-year-old’s arrival in her home state is imminent.
Crown Princess Mary (pictured) and her family are departing Sydney – reportedly on the move to Tasmania, the Princess’s hometown
If this is the case, this will be the Danish Royal family’s first trip back to Tasmania since 2011
They didn’t appear to travel light – with the Crown Princess flanked by suitcases and several members of airline staff helping them with their luggage (pictured)
The Crown Princess, Prince Frederik (both pictured) and their four children – Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine – are expected to arrive in Tasmania either later on Thursday or on Friday morning
The Crown Princess, Prince Frederik and their four children – Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine – are expected to arrive in Tasmania either later on Thursday or on Friday morning.
The mother-of-four looked relaxed and stylish, as she got into a black car with her family to leave Sydney.
Wearing a simple black dress, a long chain necklace, tan-hued sunglasses and nude ballet pumps, Mary completed her outfit with a grey and black boat hat and straight hair.
She also carried a brown tan handbag, as she stood alongside two large suitcases, one of which was by the world-renowned designer, Louis Vuitton.
The mother-of-four looked relaxed and stylish, as she pulled her Louis Vuitton luggage (pictured) – Mary wore black with tan accessories
Crown Prince Frederik also opted for a casual outfit for the short-distance flight – he also appeared to be carrying a Freedom bag (pictured), perhaps filled with Christmas presents
Princess Mary completed her travel outfit with flat pumps, a boat hat and large-rimmed sunglasses (pictured)
Princess Mary wasn’t the only one of the Danish Royals who certainly wasn’t packing light.
Following the Royal family were several members of airline staff, who were carrying the rest of the family’s numerous pieces of luggage.
Crown Prince Frederik also opted for a casual outfit for the short-distance flight.
Pairing a pale blue polo shirt with a navy striped blazer and satchel, he also appeared to be carrying a paper bag from the indoor and outdoor furniture store, Freedom – perhaps presents for Mary’s family.
The kids (pictured: Princes Vincent and Christian) seemed anxious to be on the move – both sported backpacks
Little Josephine, meanwhile, was photographed clambering into the car with an adorable pink outfit, floral backpack and tiny pink wand (pictured)
The Royal family are thought to be staying in Government House while they are in Tasmania for their Christmas visit
They were also joined by the Princess’s close friend, Amber Petty (pictured with the family), who has been a mainstay on the holiday for the Royals
The children, meanwhile, seemed anxious to be on the move – with little Josephine clambering into the car with an adorable pink outfit, floral backpack and tiny pink wand.
Her twin brother, Vincent, looked smart in a blue checked shirt and cap.
The Royal family are thought to be staying in Government House while they are in Tasmania for their Christmas visit.
For the short flight, they were joined by Princess Mary’s close friend, Amber Petty.
It is believed that Tasmanian Governor, Kate Warner, and her husband, Richard, will be in residence at Government House during the Royal family’s stay.
Since the Danish Royals arrived in Australia on December 11, they’ve been enjoying a whirlwind schedule.
After competing in a yacht race on Sydney Harbour on day one of their itinerary, they later enjoyed a beach day at Sydney’s Palm Beach – complete with body boards, beach balls and swims.
There had been speculation that Prince Frederik would compete in the annual Sydney to Hobart race aboard Wild Oats XI, but the skipper, Mark Richards, put paid to such rumours when he told The Mercury:
‘That’s not right — not this year,’ he told sports journalist, James Bresnehan. ‘They were on board today for the Big Boat race, which is a bit of fun, but he definitely won’t be there for Hobart.’
Since the Danish Royals arrived in Australia on December 11, they’ve been enjoying a whirlwind schedule
After competing on a boat race and enjoying a day at Palm Beach, as well as time on a super yacht, they are off on another internal flight just before Christmas
‘The Crown Prince couple travel together with their four children, TRH Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, to Australia and celebrate Christmas with the family of HRH The Crown Princess,’ a statement from the palace read
The Australian-born Princess and her family are in Australia for a planned holiday to see the Princess’s family.
‘The Crown Prince couple travel together with their four children, TRH Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, to Australia and celebrate Christmas with the family of HRH The Crown Princess,’ a statement from the palace read.
Princess Mary visited Australia with her family in 2015, as well as with Prince Frederik in 2013, but did not travel to Tasmania, Mary’s hometown, on either trip.
The royal family’s previous vacation in Australia garnered numerous headlines as they visited the likes of Perth, the Gold Coast, and Byron Bay.