Queen Mary’s Ascension the Nail in the Coffin for Australia’s ‘Republic’ Movement

The republic movement in Australia aims to end the country’s official links to the British monarchy.

Danish King Frederik X and Queen Mary wave from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace shortly after his proclamation in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Jan. 14, 2024. Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Commentary

As Australians rejoiced over Mary Donaldson’s proclamation as Queen of Denmark, an unintended consequence emerged: this joyous occasion—along with the interest in not one, but two royal families—likely dealt the final blow to the “politicians’ republic.”