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Frederik had long been the subject of tabloid speculation because of his many girlfriends, but on October 8, 2003 the Danish authorities officially announced Crown Prince Frederik's engagement to Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, a lawyer from Hobart in Tasmania, Australia. The wedding took place on May 14May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). There are 231 days remaining. Events 1264 Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the de facto ruler of England. 1483 Coronat, 20042004 is a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 2004 calendar), and has also been designated the: International Year of Rice International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition Elections are to be held in 73 co in CopenhagenCopenhagen Kobenhavn in Danish) is the capital of Denmark. The contemporary Danish name for the city is a corruption of the original designation for the city Kobmandshavn meaning Merchants' Harbour. The English name Copenhagen is derived from the German n at the Copenhagen Cathedral . Donaldson is now styled Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of DenmarkHer Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark Mary Elizabeth Donaldson (b. 5 February 1972), is the wife of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark since 14 May 2004. She was the second Australian to receive a royal title. Personal background Crown Princess.