Queen Mary of Denmark's incredible 'salary' revealed - and she's set for a huge pay rise

King Frederik and Queen Mary 'earned' over AUD$3million for fulfilling their royal duties last year, according to a finance report published by the Danish Palace.

Of that huge sum, AUD$498,359 was set aside as a direct 'grant' for the then Crown Princess Mary.

Most of the couple's joint income, paid for by the state that also covers other 'dependent' members of the royal family, went toward their housing and staff costs.

They were left with just under AUD$640,000 to spend as they pleased on unofficial travel, clothing and other personal expenses.

Princess Mary is known as the thrifty princess, but is also revered for her style and love of designer staples. 

While the couple's income appears to be high it's nothing compared to what they might take home in 2024.

If Queen Margrethe's 2023 grant of AUD$13million, with a private allowance of AUD$2.9million, is anything to go by then Queen Mary and her family are in for a huge 'pay rise'.

The couple's financial future has not been decided yet as the government plans to overhaul the royal's appanage system.

New legislation will indicate how much money the royal household will be given, and how that will be divided between money for living expenses and money they can use 'as they please'.

The 'exact' amount is not yet known, according to Danish Press, as the government has not yet sat on the issue. 

Unlike the British royals, the Danish royal family are exempt from paying tax.

The couple also have other income streams and were famously caught renting their 'secret' Swiss ski lodge on AirBnB for up to $20,000 per week.