Mary and Frederik of Denmark wrap up German tour with music and heritage

On day two of their tour of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary discovered more about the common heritage and tradition shared between Denmark and the German region. Visiting a local paediatric hospital and attending a youth concert rounded out the official tour. Above, a woman in traditional dress greets the royal couple in the city of Guestrow

Frederik’s 16th-century ancestor Elisabeth of Denmark used this spoon which is on diplay at Guestrow Castle

The mum-to-be talks with patients and staff at the hospital while Frederick visited the Institute for Baltic Sea Research

Meeting patients on a visit to the cancer unit of the Rostock University paediatric clinic

Enjoying a concert by Danish percussionist Thomas Sandberg as he performs for youngsters

Baby bump to the fore, Mary and her husband tour the northern German city hand in hand

from Hellomagazine.com