Queen Mary of Denmark shares new photos of royal summer tour with King Frederik
Both Mary and Frederik have been sailing around Denmark on a four-day national tour
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Denmark's Queen Mary has taken to social media to share some delightful new photos of her summer tour alongside King Frederik.
Mary, 52, uploaded the tour snap on the official Danish royal family Instagram account - where she met a certain furry family member.
The Danish royals boast a pair of Border Collies at home - Coco and Grace - and Queen Mary was delighted to pose with the former's father, named Eagle, while out on tour.
Both Mary and Frederik have been sailing around Denmark on a four-day national tour - and it was on one stop in the southern town of Assens where the Queen met Coco's dad.
The Australian-born Queen shared a photo of her and Eagle on social media for International Dog Day
The Australian-born Queen shared a photo of her and Eagle on social media for International Dog Day on Monday - with a delightful caption to boot.
Mary said: "Happy International Dog Day to all dog owners and friends... At home, Grace and Coco have a very special meaning for our whole family.
"Last week I met Coco's father Eagle during our visit to Assens. It was a nice surprise and wonderful to see how much father and daughter resemble each other!"
And Mary also shared a heartwarming snap of the two Collies at home to Instagram.
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"In picture number two", the queen wrote, "Grace is in the front and a curious Coco is seen behind. After all, it can be difficult for someone to see the difference."
Royal followers reacted with glee to the photos - one said: "Thank you for the lovely pictures and because they focus so clearly on preserving man's best friend! Thank you, dear Queen Mary!"
It's understood that the king and queen welcomed Grace to the family in 2017 - and in 2021, she gave birth to a litter of puppies – with Coco being one of them.
But it wasn't just the Danish royals sharing happy snaps of their dogs on International Dog Day - Sarah, Duchess of York joined in the canine action too.
Queen Mary shared the photo of Grace (left) and Coco (right) to Instagram
Fergie shared an image of her lying on the grass alongside two Corgis - which she and Prince Andrew had inherited from the late Queen in 2022 - and wrote of the "love and joy" the pair brought into the couple's lives.
The duchess said: "Wishing you and all your furry friends a Happy International Dog Day.
"For all the unconditional love, loyalty, and joy they bring into our lives, Sandy and Muick will be getting an extra treat on their special day!"
In reply to Sarah's post, one royal fan wrote: "Awhhh!! What an adorable photo! I'm sure Queen Elizabeth is happy that you are taking wonderful care of her furbabies!"