Princess Mary of Denmark has graced the cover of this month’sVogue Australia, and boy, does she look incredible. Arm-in-arm with Prince Frederik, the Australian native (yep, we’ll always claim her) wears a simple black gown. Oh, and a tiara – she is a princess, after all.

As she’s quick to point out, though, it’s a role that carries weighty responsibilities.

Image: Vogue Australia.

Speaking to Vogue's Editor-in-Chief, Princess Mary discusses being a role model for a generation of young women.

"I always find it difficult to speak of myself as a role model, you know, because I think it is other people and their impression of you that makes a role model... it's not something I consciously think about," she said.

"But at the same time, I am very aware of my role and my responsibility. If I can inspire others and if others see something in me that can inspire them or motivate them, then that's a big compliment."

In addition to Mary's public role as monarch, theVogueshoot captures her in her equally important work as a mother to Christian, ten, Isabella, nine, and Vincent and Josephine, both five.

Image: Vogue Australia.

The August issue ofVoguegoes on sale on Monday 11th July.

Watch the controversial scene inMary: The Making of a Princesswhere Mary and Frederik go skinny dipping together.