A right Royal girl squad! From her daughter's godmother to a reality TV star, FEMAIL takes a look at the women in Princess Mary's inner circle

It's been 15 years since Mary Donaldson became Princess Mary of Denmark
FEMAIL rounds up some of the Australian-born Royal's friends
Princess Mary's tight-knit circle includes the likes of Caroline Fleming
She is also close with former ladies-in-waiting Tanja Doky and Caroline Heering

By Sophie Haslett For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 06:07 GMT, 6 March 2017 | Updated: 06:07 GMT, 6 March 2017

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It's been 15 years since Mary Donaldson left Tasmania for Amelienborg Palace in Copenhagen with Prince Frederik, and a decade and a half since she became Crown Princess Mary.

Over the course of this time, Princess Mary has made countless friends, many of whom play important roles in the Danish Royal's life.

Here, FEMAIL rounds up the key members of Princess Mary's tight-knit girl squad, as listed by Woman's Day.

It's been 15 years since Mary Donaldson left Tasmania for Amelienborg Palace in Copenhagen with Prince Frederik, and a decade and a half since she became Princess Mary (pictured)

Here, FEMAIL takes a look at some of Crown Princess Mary's (pictured with Prince Frederik) tight-knit friendship circle

CAROLINE FLEMING

With a starring role in reality TV programme, Ladies of London, and a position as the former host of Denmark's Next Top Model, entrepreneur, model and TV personality, Caroline Fleming, is one of Princess Mary's glossiest friends.

But the pair have more in common than first meets the eye.

Born Baroness Caroline Elizabeth Ada luel-Brockdorff into one of Denmark's oldest families, Caroline was married to Rory Fleming, the nephew of James Bond creator, Ian Fleming.

The pair have two children together, one of whom counts Princess Mary as her godmother.

Caroline Fleming (pictured) from Ladies of London is another close confidante of Princess Mary; she once presented Denmark's Next Top Model

Princess Mary is godmother to one of her two children with Rory Fleming (pictured: Caroline Fleming's children with Princess Mary)

SOFIE KIRK KRISTIANSEN

She's a member of the esteemed Kristiansen family who own Lego, and is hugely prominent in Danish society, so it's no surprise that Princess Mary and Sofie Kirk Kristiansen are close gal pals.

Sofie also has a degree in ethnography and anthropology, as well as a role in various conservation organisations.

Sofie and Princess Mary's friendship goes way back, with the pair holidaying with their families in Klosters as far back as 2009.

Sofie is married to the lawyer, Christopher Thomsen. She also has a daughter, who is the same age as Princess Isabella.

Caroline Heering (pictured right with Princess Mary) is another good friend of the princess - she once served as Mary's private secretary and lady-in-waiting

In 2010, Caroline started to dedicate herself to The Mary Foundation, where she occupied the position of official adviser (pictured with Princess Mary)

CAROLINE HEERING

Since the Princess married Prince Frederik, Caroline Heering has been one of her closest friends and confidantes.

She even served as Mary's lady-in-waiting and private secretary.

In 2010, Caroline started to dedicate herself to The Mary Foundation, where she occupied the position of official adviser.

Caroline is married to one of Prince Frederik's childhood friends, Peter. The pair have two daughter, Emilie and Rosemarie.

Peter is godfather to Princess Isabella, while Caroline is godmother to Prince Vincent.

Tanja Doky is another former lady-in-waiting and private secretary (pictured with Princess Mary)

As Princess Mary's former lady-in-waiting and private secretary, Tanja Doky and the Princess also have a firm friendship

Tanja worked with the Princess for seven years, eventually leaving Princess Mary to take up a position as communications manager at Maersk Container Industry in 2015 (both pictured)

TANJA DOKY

As Princess Mary's former lady-in-waiting and private secretary, Tanja Doky and the Princess also have a firm friendship.

Tanja worked with the Princess for seven years, eventually leaving Princess Mary to take up a position as communications manager at Maersk Container Industry in 2015.

Tanja was married to the famous jazz musician, Chris Minh Doky, and the pair have two children, Frida and Milo.

They have since separated, however.

One of the Danish Royal's best friends is Birgitte Handwerk - she is a godmother to Princess Josephine

BIRGITTE HANDWERK

As the partner of one of Prince Frederik's best friends, Jeppe, Birgitte Handwerk was one of Princess Mary's first friends in Denmark.

Not only was their friendship formed early on, but they have also shared key experiences over the past decade, insofar as they've both raised young families at the same time.

While Birgitte is godmother to Princess Mary's daughter, Josephine, Jeppe is a godfather to her son, Christian.

The 44-year-old Australian-born Royal also attended Jeppe and Birgitte's wedding in 2002.