Princess Mary and Prince Frederick blend in with the locals in Bondi

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Princess Mary of Denmark has returned home to Australia with her family for the first time in five years. 

The royal and her husband, Prince Frederick of Denmark, blended in with the locals during a shopping excursion in Sydney‘s beachside suburb of Bondi on Monday. 

The 50-year-old was accompanied by the couple’s children Christian, 17, Isabella, 15, and twins Vincent and Josephine, 11, as well as her old friend Amber Petty. 

Princess Mary and Prince Frederick blend in with the locals in Bondi

Princess Mary of Denmark has returned home to Australia for the first time in five years. Pictured in Bondi with daughters Isabella and Josephine 

Frederick, 54, and his wife both carefully guided their young children across a busy road, at times holding their hands or reaching out to slow them down. 

Vincent popped into a local Orlebar Brown clothing boutique with his father, emerging carrying a paper shopping bag containing his latest purchase. 

Mary was casually chic for the outing, donning a bright orange shirt that she wore knotted at the waist. 

The royal and her husband, Prince Frederick of Denmark, blended in with the locals during a shopping excursion in Sydney's beachside suburb of Bondi on Monday

The royal and her husband, Prince Frederick of Denmark, blended in with the locals during a shopping excursion in Sydney’s beachside suburb of Bondi on Monday

The 50-year-old was accompanied by the couple's children Christian, 17, Isabella, 15 and twins Vincent and Josephine, 11, as well as her old friend Amber Petty

The 50-year-old was accompanied by the couple’s children Christian, 17, Isabella, 15 and twins Vincent and Josephine, 11, as well as her old friend Amber Petty

The family looked like any other strolling through the busy district

The family looked like any other strolling through the busy district 

They appeared relaxed and happy, smiling and chatting as they strolled along

They appeared relaxed and happy, smiling and chatting as they strolled along 

Mary stayed close to her brood, walking with her friend Amber and the two girls

Mary stayed close to her brood, walking with her friend Amber and the two girls 

Partially unbuttoned, it revealed a black bodysuit underneath, and she added a pair of loose black slacks to the ensemble. 

The Australian native also included a pair of light brown flat sandals as part of her look and wore designer sunglasses. 

She had her hair pulled back off her face for the occasion, and appeared to have on minimal makeup. 

Prince Frederick (pictured) picked up some shopping during the outing

Prince Frederick (pictured) picked up some shopping during the outing 

Vincent popped into a local Orlebar Brown clothing boutique with his father, emerging carrying a paper shopping bag containing his latest purchase

Vincent popped into a local Orlebar Brown clothing boutique with his father, emerging carrying a paper shopping bag containing his latest purchase 

Frederick dressed down in a simple white polo shirt and blue jeans

Frederick dressed down in a simple white polo shirt and blue jeans

He added a white cap and a pair of sunglasses on what was a sunny day

He added a white cap and a pair of sunglasses on what was a sunny day 

The royal completed his look with a pair of Nike sneakers

The royal completed his look with a pair of Nike sneakers 

Frederick dressed down in a simple white polo shirt and blue jeans, along with a white cap. 

He also had on sunglasses for what was a sunny Sydney day, and finished the look with beige and white Nike sneakers. 

The children appear to have inherited their mother’s keen eye for fashion, with tween Josephine donning a trendy American flag jumper and white shorts.

Mary, known for her fashion sense, was casually chic for the outing

Mary, known for her fashion sense, was casually chic for the outing

She donned a bright orange shirt that she wore knotted at the waist

She donned a bright orange shirt that she wore knotted at the waist

Partially unbuttoned, it revealed a black bodysuit underneath

Partially unbuttoned, it revealed a black bodysuit underneath

She added a pair of loose black slacks to the ensemble

She added a pair of loose black slacks to the ensemble

The Australian native also wore a pair of light brown flat sandals

The Australian native also wore a pair of light brown flat sandals

Her twin bother Vincent, who picked up a few items during the trip, wore a khaki shirt with a yellow hand print on the front with navy shorts. 

Teenager Isabella meanwhile kept cosy in a cable knit navy blue sweater paired with loose grey shorts. 

After strolling through Bondi and doing some shopping, the family headed out to lunch together. 

The children appear to have inherited their mother's keen eye for fashion

The children appear to have inherited their mother’s keen eye for fashion

Mary had her hair pulled back off her face for the occasion

Mary had her hair pulled back off her face for the occasion

She appeared to have on minimal makeup

She appeared to have on minimal makeup

Vincent, who picked up a few items during the trip, wore a khaki shirt with a yellow hand print on the front with navy shorts

Vincent, who picked up a few items during the trip, wore a khaki shirt with a yellow hand print on the front with navy shorts

After strolling through Bondi and doing some shopping, the family headed out to lunch together

After strolling through Bondi and doing some shopping, the family headed out to lunch together

They sat down for a meal at Bills, a hip local eatery offering ‘modern Australian cuisine.’

It was first announced in February that Princess Mary was set to return to Australia to spend Christmas with her family.

The Hobart-born royal will spend the holidays with her Tasmanian family, the Danish royal household confirmed.

Tween Josephine wore a trendy American flag jumper and white shorts

Tween Josephine wore a trendy American flag jumper and white shorts

They sat down for a meal at Bills, a hip local eatery offering 'modern Australian cuisine

They sat down for a meal at Bills, a hip local eatery offering ‘modern Australian cuisine

It was first announced in February that Princess Mary was set to return to Australia to spend Christmas with her family

It was first announced in February that Princess Mary was set to return to Australia to spend Christmas with her family

The Hobart-born royal will spend the holidays with her Tasmanian family, the Danish royal household confirmed

The Hobart-born royal will spend the holidays with her Tasmanian family, the Danish royal household confirmed

It’s the first time in five years the whole family are visiting Australia together. 

However, Mary made a top secret solo getaway to Melbourne last year. 

The visit this time is a private trip, meaning she is not Down Under in any official capacity. 

Frederick was ever the dutiful dad as he ensured his son crossed the road safely

Frederick was ever the dutiful dad as he ensured his son crossed the road safely 

He reached out his hand to slow Vincent down as they traversed a busy street

He reached out his hand to slow Vincent down as they traversed a busy street

It's the first time in five years the whole family are visiting Australia together

It’s the first time in five years the whole family are visiting Australia together

However, Mary made a top secret solo getaway to Melbourne last year

However, Mary made a top secret solo getaway to Melbourne last year

The visit this time is a private trip, meaning she is not Down Under in any official capacity

The visit this time is a private trip, meaning she is not Down Under in any official capacity

The Princesses’ last time travelling to her home country in an official capacity was in 2013.

A statement from the royal household read: ‘In December, the Crown Prince’s family will travel on a private Christmas holiday in Australia to celebrate the holiday with HRH the Crown Princess’s family.

‘It has been five years since the Crown Prince coupled together with their four children last visited the Crown Princess’s homeland.’

Mary held the hand of her daughter as the family made their way across a main road

Mary held the hand of her daughter as the family made their way across a main road 

The Princesses' last time travelling to her home country in an official capacity was in 2013

The Princesses’ last time travelling to her home country in an official capacity was in 2013

. A statement from the royal household read: 'In December, the Crown Prince's family will travel on a private Christmas holiday in Australia to celebrate the holiday with HRH the Crown Princess's family

A statement from the royal household read: ‘In December, the Crown Prince’s family will travel on a private Christmas holiday in Australia to celebrate the holiday with HRH the Crown Princess’s family’

'It has been five years since the Crown Prince coupled together with their four children last visited the Crown Princess's homeland' the statement continued

‘It has been five years since the Crown Prince coupled together with their four children last visited the Crown Princess’s homeland’ the statement continued 

Since since marrying her prince in 2004 she's known to have come back to Australia at least nine times - with four being official visits

Since since marrying her prince in 2004 she’s known to have come back to Australia at least nine times – with four being official visits

Since since marrying her prince in 2004 she’s known to have come back to Australia at least nine times – with four being official visits.

Before the pandemic, the family would make a visit back at least every one or two years, but this slowed after 2017. 

In March 2021, the royal made a secret trip without her husband or children for her 50th birthday.

Before the pandemic, the family would make a visit back at least every one or two years, but this slowed after 2017

Before the pandemic, the family would make a visit back at least every one or two years, but this slowed after 2017

In March 2021, the royal made a secret trip without her husband or children for her 50th birthday

In March 2021, the royal made a secret trip without her husband or children for her 50th birthday

Mary met up with pals who weren't able to make it to Denmark for the celebrations

Mary met up with pals who weren’t able to make it to Denmark for the celebrations

She was spotted shopping in the Melbourne suburb or Brighton with her former bridesmaid

She was spotted shopping in the Melbourne suburb or Brighton with her former bridesmaid

She picked up a coral suit from a local brand Scanlan Theodore and was pictured wearing it weeks later back home in Denmark

She picked up a coral suit from a local brand Scanlan Theodore and was pictured wearing it weeks later back home in Denmark

Mary met up with pals who weren’t able to make it to Denmark for the celebrations, and was spotted shopping in the Melbourne suburb or Brighton with her former bridesmaid Amber Petty. 

She picked up a coral suit from a local brand Scanlan Theodore and was pictured wearing it weeks later back home in Denmark. 

The last time Mary visited with her family was December 2017, where she was pictured on many of Sydney’s beaches before travelling down to Tasmania to spend the holidays with her family.

The last time Mary visited with her family was December 2017, where she was pictured on many of Sydney's beaches before travelling down to Tasmania to spend the holidays with her family

The last time Mary visited with her family was December 2017, where she was pictured on many of Sydney’s beaches before travelling down to Tasmania to spend the holidays with her family

Mary's mother-in-law Queen Margrethe, 82, and her youngest son Joachim have been engaged in peace talks after the monarch announced she would be stripping his four children, Prince Nikolai, 23, Prince Felix, 20, Prince Henrik, 13, and Princess Athena, 10, of their royal titles, which he claimed had 'hurt' them

Mary’s mother-in-law Queen Margrethe, 82, and her youngest son Joachim have been engaged in peace talks after the monarch announced she would be stripping his four children, Prince Nikolai, 23, Prince Felix, 20, Prince Henrik, 13, and Princess Athena, 10, of their royal titles, which he claimed had ‘hurt’ them

Heir to the throne Frederick and his wife Princess Mary's four children remain unaffected by Margrethe's decision as they are direct descendants of the future King

Heir to the throne Frederick and his wife Princess Mary’s four children remain unaffected by Margrethe’s decision as they are direct descendants of the future King

Joachim, 53, and his second wife Princess Marie, 46, who is mother to his youngest two children, have said their relationship with Frederik and Mary is 'complicated'

Joachim, 53, and his second wife Princess Marie, 46, who is mother to his youngest two children, have said their relationship with Frederik and Mary is ‘complicated’

The trip is likely to be a welcome distraction for Mary and Frederick, who have been plagued with drama in the royal household.

Mary’s mother-in-law Queen Margrethe, 82, and her youngest son Joachim have been engaged in peace talks after the monarch announced she would be stripping his four children, Prince Nikolai, 23, Prince Felix, 20, Prince Henrik, 13, and Princess Athena, 10, of their royal titles, which he claimed had ‘hurt’ them. 

Heir to the throne Frederick and his wife Princess Mary’s four children remain unaffected by Margrethe’s decision as they are direct descendants of the future King.

Mary's husband, Frederik recently spoke publicly for the first time since his mother, Queen Margrethe II, announced that she would be stripping the prince and princess titles from Prince Joachim's four children

Mary’s husband, Frederik recently spoke publicly for the first time since his mother, Queen Margrethe II, announced that she would be stripping the prince and princess titles from Prince Joachim’s four children

Heir to the throne, Frederik had remained quiet since the announcement, but broke his silence to say: 'It is sad to see how affected he has been by the decision'

Heir to the throne, Frederik had remained quiet since the announcement, but broke his silence to say: ‘It is sad to see how affected he has been by the decision’

Speaking to Danish publication B.T. the father-of-four, denied his brother's claims that they're not speaking and insisted that they have been in 'constant' communication

Speaking to Danish publication B.T. the father-of-four, denied his brother’s claims that they’re not speaking and insisted that they have been in ‘constant’ communication

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie have, on the other hand, previously claimed that they have not spoken to the Crown Prince or his wife Princess Mary, 50 during the crisis

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie have, on the other hand, previously claimed that they have not spoken to the Crown Prince or his wife Princess Mary, 50 during the crisis

Mary - born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson - is one of the most respected women on the international scene

Mary – born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson – is one of the most respected women on the international scene

Joachim, 53, and his second wife Princess Marie, 46, who is mother to his youngest two children, have said their relationship with Frederik and Mary is ‘complicated’.

Mary’s husband, Frederik recently spoke publicly for the first time since his mother, Queen Margrethe II, announced that she would be stripping the prince and princess titles from Prince Joachim’s four children.

Heir to the throne, Frederik had remained quiet since the announcement, but broke his silence to say: ‘It is sad to see how affected he has been by the decision.’

The love story between Princess Mary and Prince Frederick has been well documented; the couple met in a Sydney bar and Mary, born in Tasmania, moved to the northern hemisphere to be with Frederik

The love story between Princess Mary and Prince Frederick has been well documented; the couple met in a Sydney bar and Mary, born in Tasmania, moved to the northern hemisphere to be with Frederik

She famously met her husband Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark by chance at Sydney pub the Slip Inn during the 2000 Olympics

She famously met her husband Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark by chance at Sydney pub the Slip Inn during the 2000 Olympics

After their encounter, Fred - who was in Australia to support Denmark's Olympic sailing team - asked Mary for her phone number and a romance blossomed

After their encounter, Fred – who was in Australia to support Denmark’s Olympic sailing team – asked Mary for her phone number and a romance blossomed

'The first time we met we shook hands. I didn't know he was the prince of Denmark. Half an hour later someone came up to me and said, "Do you know who these people are"?' Mary revealed in an interview about meeting the heir to the Danish throne

‘The first time we met we shook hands. I didn’t know he was the prince of Denmark. Half an hour later someone came up to me and said, “Do you know who these people are”?’ Mary revealed in an interview about meeting the heir to the Danish throne

They maintained a long-distance relationship for a year, with Frederik making secret trips Down Under before Mary moved to Denmark to study Danish language at Copenhagen's Studieskolen in 2001

They maintained a long-distance relationship for a year, with Frederik making secret trips Down Under before Mary moved to Denmark to study Danish language at Copenhagen’s Studieskolen in 2001

Speaking to Danish publication B.T. the father-of-four, denied his brother’s claims that they’re not speaking and insisted that they have been in ‘constant’ communication.

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie have, on the other hand, previously claimed that they have not spoken to the Crown Prince or his wife Princess Mary, 50 during the crisis.

Mary – born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson – is one of the most respected women on the international scene. 

Frederik and Mary married on May 14, 2004 at Copenhagen Cathedral, with the newly minted Crown Princess opting for a beautiful gown by Danish designer Uffer Frank and a veil first used by Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden in 1905

Frederik and Mary married on May 14, 2004 at Copenhagen Cathedral, with the newly minted Crown Princess opting for a beautiful gown by Danish designer Uffer Frank and a veil first used by Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden in 1905

The love story between Princess Mary and Prince Frederick has been well documented; the couple met in a Sydney bar and Mary, born in Tasmania, moved to the northern hemisphere to be with Frederik. 

She famously met her husband Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark by chance at Sydney pub the Slip Inn during the 2000 Olympics.

After their encounter, Fred – who was in Australia to support Denmark’s Olympic sailing team – asked Mary for her phone number and a romance blossomed. 

Their first child, Prince Christian Valdemar Henri John, was born October 15, 2005; Princess Isabella Henrietta Ingrid Margrethe followed on April 21, 2007

Their first child, Prince Christian Valdemar Henri John, was born October 15, 2005; Princess Isabella Henrietta Ingrid Margrethe followed on April 21, 2007

Almost four years later Mary and Frederik welcomed twins, Princess Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda and Prince Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on January 8, 2011

Almost four years later Mary and Frederik welcomed twins, Princess Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda and Prince Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on January 8, 2011

Known for her eye for style, Denmark's future queen regularly mixes high fashion with budget-friendly pieces and champions locally made clothing whenever she can

Known for her eye for style, Denmark’s future queen regularly mixes high fashion with budget-friendly pieces and champions locally made clothing whenever she can

‘The first time we met we shook hands. I didn’t know he was the prince of Denmark. Half an hour later someone came up to me and said, “Do you know who these people are”?’ Mary revealed in an interview about meeting the heir to the Danish throne.

They maintained a long-distance relationship for a year, with Frederik making secret trips Down Under before Mary moved to Denmark to study Danish language at Copenhagen’s Studieskolen in 2001.

In early 2003, Frederik’s mother Queen Margrethe publicly acknowledged the relationship and the couple announced their engagement at Amalienborg Castle later that year on October 8. 

So keen is Mary's eye for fashion that a public vote twice named her the World's Most Stylish Royal, ahead of the Duchess of Cambridge, Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Rania of Jordan

So keen is Mary’s eye for fashion that a public vote twice named her the World’s Most Stylish Royal, ahead of the Duchess of Cambridge, Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Rania of Jordan

The late Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld once described Mary and Kate Middleton as 'royal sisters' thanks to their strikingly similar appearance and comparable taste in clothes

The late Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld once described Mary and Kate Middleton as ‘royal sisters’ thanks to their strikingly similar appearance and comparable taste in clothes

Denmark's future queen has posed for Vogue Australia and German Vogue and is a patron of Global Fashion Agenda, which oversees the annual Copenhagen Fashion Summit

Denmark’s future queen has posed for Vogue Australia and German Vogue and is a patron of Global Fashion Agenda, which oversees the annual Copenhagen Fashion Summit

Mary and her old friend Amber strolled along chatting happily

Mary and her old friend Amber strolled along chatting happily 

They walked along a path alongside the famous Bondi beach

They walked along a path alongside the famous Bondi beach 

Frederik and Mary married on May 14, 2004 at Copenhagen Cathedral, with the newly minted Crown Princess opting for a beautiful gown by Danish designer Uffer Frank and a veil first used by Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden in 1905.

Their first child, Prince Christian Valdemar Henri John, was born October 15, 2005; Princess Isabella Henrietta Ingrid Margrethe followed on April 21, 2007.

Almost four years later Mary and Frederik welcomed twins, Princess Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda and Prince Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on January 8, 2011.

It's unknown how long the royals will be in Australia but they are expected to celebrate Christmas with Mary's relatives

It’s unknown how long the royals will be in Australia but they are expected to celebrate Christmas with Mary’s relatives 

On Friday, Princess Mary visited Shell House, a historically significant palazzo-style building in Sydney. 

She posted alongside security guard Mourad Ayat, who shared a photo of the pair together on Facebook. 

The royal is understood to have dined at the establishment, which offers locally sourced produce.  

On Friday, Princess Mary visited Shell House, a historically significant palazzo-style building in Sydney. She posted alongside security guard Mourad Ayat (left), who shared a photo of the pair together on Facebook

On Friday, Princess Mary visited Shell House, a historically significant palazzo-style building in Sydney. She posted alongside security guard Mourad Ayat (left), who shared a photo of the pair together on Facebook 

Princess Mary’s visits to Australia 

2005: Official visit and first as Crown Princess 

2006: Private visit (after birth of first son Christian)

2008: Official visit 

2010: Private visit for friend’s birthday

2011: Official visit and first trip as family of four 

2013: Most recent official visit

2015: Private visit with whole family

2017: Private visit with whole family

2021: Secret solo trip for 50th birthday

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