Today’s Date: Mary turns 44

Aussie flags on the buses?

The flags will be hoisted on the buses today in celebration of Crown Princess Mary’s 44th birthday.

The Tasmanian-born princess, formerly Mary Donaldson, became crown princess in 2004 when she married Crown Prince Frederik in Copenhagen.

The royal couple have four children: Christian, Isabella, Vincent and Josephine.



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