First day of school for Crown Princess Mary’s four children
Princess Mary’s four children have begun to undergo an exciting, new journey away from home at a school in Switzerland.
The Danish clan belonging to Australian-born Princess Mary and her husband Prince Frederik have started a new chapter.
Prince Christian, 14, Princess Isabella, 12 and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, eight, have been enrolled at the Lemania-Verbier International School.
The four kids are stationed at the ski resort town of Verbier.
Crown Princess Mary, 47, and her husband Crown Prince Frederik, 51, both posed for pictures with their four kids before the young royals started the first day of school on Monday January 6.
The Danish royal court said the media was invited to photograph the children in the hopes they will be left alone for the duration of their schooling in Switzerland.
It is assumed the royal children will expand their broad knowledge of foreign language while in Switzerland over a 12-week period. So far, it is believed they all currently speak Danish and English but will go on to learn French, Italian and perhaps Romanian.
The palace said Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik "want to give their children the opportunity for a shared experience in an international environment".
Once three months have passed for the royals, Christian, Isabella, Vincent and Josephine will return to their usual classes at Tranegårdsskolen in Gentofte, in eastern Denmark.
Crown Princess Mary is reportedly remaining near her children in Verbier, meaning she will be cutting down her royal duties while away.
She is expected to remain in Switzerland for three months.
Prince Frederik revealed his family would be staying at a chalet they had bought in Verbier 10 years ago.
“We view it as a gift to our children, one where they can be together about it, and a gift they can have with them for the rest of their lives,” he explained while speaking to reporters in Paris late last year.
Prince Frederik’s schedule may prove difficult to visit his children, but the palace has maintained the royal will join his family when it is permitted.
On Monday, Australia’s very own royal sent a letter of support to the victims of the bushfire crisis many Australians have been forced to come to grips with.
"Our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and our deepest sympathy to the many families who have lost their homes - their livelihoods," Crown Princess Mary wrote in the letter, released by the Danish royal family.
"The courage and unyielding efforts of the volunteer firefighters have our deepest respect and admiration.
"Following from afar, it makes me proud of my Australian heritage to witness the strong sense of community and the Australian spirit of 'never giving up' in the face of such devastation and adversity."
Scroll through the gallery to see the Danish royal family’s first day of school.