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Princess Mary volunteers for Danish Home Guard
« on: January 20, 2008, 07:11:52 AM »

Princess Mary volunteers for Danish Home Guard
Article from: Sunday Herald Sun


January 20, 2008 12:00am

CROWN Princess Mary has swapped fancy gowns for fatigues as a volunteer with the Danish Home Guard.

The rifle-toting royal, who has spent recent weeks shooting down rumours of marriage troubles, is having basic military training.

The Australian-born princess has received lessons in combat and marksmanship, first-aid and rescue skills.

Her mother-in-law, Denmark's Queen Margrethe, had similar military training and was a major in the Women's Flying Squad.

Princess Mary's husband, Crown Prince Frederik, is a former Navy Seal.

Once her basic training is complete, Princess Mary will be posted to the Home Guard in Copenhagen, but Mary's children Christian, 2, and Isabella, 9 months, could find themselves subject to stricter discipline in future.