Summer at Gråsten castle


July 28, 2025

According to several media's the royal family have spend time at the family chateau in France during the summer. On Tuesday King Frederik and Queen Mary moved in at Gråsten castle in Gråsten to spend the rest of their holiday along with Queen Margrethe and her two sister's.

The couple were warmly welcomed by Sønderborg municipality and its citizens. Princess Isabella and Prince Vincent joined their parents.



Maybe you recall having seen this outfit not long ago? You are right. Mary wore the same old linen blazer from Ralph Lauren and new printed ME+EM dress on her second day in Nigeria on June 25th. I know we all like when she is wearing new pieces or simply reuse pieces in different ways, but I am also quite in love with her repeating outfits like in arriving to Gråsten.

These sling-back kitten heels will never be my favorite style in shoes. I really like the texture of her new ones from Gianvito Rossi. The woven brown leather is beautifully made. I do like that she matched the shoes with that brow leather belt from Max Mara. Makes the look complete on a whole other level.

Mary also embraced the style by wearing stunning Dulong Fine Jewelry earrings and a couple of bracelets from the same talented designer. Her third golden bangle is studded with diamonds and are from Rebekka Notkin. I see an Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen diamond ring as well. The Cartier watch was a lovely addition.


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Dress ● ME+EM

Jacket ● Ralph Lauren

Belt ● Max Mara

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Watch ● Cartier

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (new) (similar in style)

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi (credit to Royal Fashion Daily) (new)


Summer in Gråsten


On July 28th the royal family will arrived in Gråsten. They will spend the summer at Gråsten castle. Queen Margrethe, Princess Benedikte and Queen Anne Marie have already arrived and enjoyed some time in Gråsten.

While we wait for the family I've made a small collection of memories from their summers at the castle in the southern Jutland.


2007

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2011

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2012

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2013

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2014

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2017

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2024

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Denmark's assumption of the EU presidency


July 03, 2025

Visiting ARoS

King Frederik and Queen Mary atteneded a number of different events in Aarhus to mark Denmark's assumption of the EU presidency on July 7th.

The royal couple were accompanied by among others Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen when visiting the art museum ARoS in Aarhus.

Later on King Frederik welcomed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyj. He is visiting Denmark on occasion of the official opening of the Danish EU presidency.


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When attending a concert with the Royal Danish Academy of Music in May of this year, Mary embraced the same Max Mara suit and dusty rose blazer. It is not my favorite outfit but the colors look great on her! I kinda like the idea of a "business suit" but in a more soft color and fabric.

Mary styled the Max Mara outfit with gorgeous Dulong Fine Jewelry earrings made of beautiful Rose Quartz. These earrings goes back to 2009. The diamond studded Louise Grønlykke necklace is rather new. She flashed it when visiting Nigeria in June. I am still very interested in her diamond ring. It's so beautiful!

The suede pumps are from Gianvito Rossi. I really like that she chose suede pumps and not leather. Makes a great contribute to the rest of her outfit.


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Blazer ● Max Mara

Vest ● Max Mara

Trousers ● Max Mara

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi


Out for a ride

By looking at what she was wearing I'm guessing the Queen went for a horse ride after the event in Aarhus. Perhaps at Marselisborg. The couple are staying at Dannebrog while visiting Aarhus. She was caught leaving the royal yacht driving off.


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I truly love when Mary is wearing such a casual outfit like this when out in public. I'm not the sporty type but even I am inspired to wear something similar. She matched a brand new white/blue striped Cavalleria blouse with tights from the same brand. The cool belt has been identified as Pampeano. A new brand we have never seen her wear before.

Mary embraced the look with Ray Ban sunglasses and a new matching Palorosa bag. Seems like Mary is quite fond of these bags. This is her third. Her nice green patent leather sandals are from Birkenstock. A classy and stunning model. The pastel colored hair-tie is from Kknekki.


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Blouse ● Cavalleria Toscana (new)

Trousers ● Cavalleria Toscana (new)

Belt ● Pampeano (credit to Royal Fashion Daily) (new)

Sunglasses ● Ray Ban

Hair-tie ● Kknekki

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Bag ● Palorosa (new)

Shoes ● Birkenstock (new)


Opening ceremony and reception

King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted a reception on Dannebrog in the evening on occasion of Denmark's assumption of the EU presidency. The royal yacht is docked in Aarhus harbor.

On the guest list was the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, representatives from the Government, EU commission and the European Council.

The King and Queen also attended a ceremony at Aarhus City Hall marking the beginning of Denmark's EU presidency.


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Mary looked absolutely stunning in that bright red Max Mara jumpsuit! I love the color next to her fair skin and dark brown hair. When we are talking about hair: do we love that up-do?! Mary also carried a white linen blazer. The label looks like Max Mara but I can't tell for sure what model it is. I need more to say anything for sure.

She matched the magnificent jumpsuit with fine diamond studs, a fine necklace from Louise Grønlykke and a smashing ring from Rebekka Notkin. From the same designer Mary also wore a golden bangle styled with a reused Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen bracelet.

To quite sure about the clutch. Maybe a little too casual for the event? It is a new one from By Malene Birger. Nevertheless it was a great match to the Salvatore Ferragamo heeled sandals.


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Jumpsuit ● Max Mara

Clutch ● By Malene Birger (new)

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Bracelet ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen

Ring ● Rebekka Notkin

Shoes ● Salvatore Ferragamo




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Meeting with Mark Suzman


July 03, 2025

Queen Mary met with the CEO of the Gates Foundation Mark Suzman to a talk about the foundation's work for maternal and infant health and well-being. The Gates Foundation also support the "10 Million Safer Births Initiative such as the Danish Government is which Queen Mary is patron for, for three year period.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Director for Development Policy, Elsebeth Søndergaard Krone, the Gates Foundation's Director for European Office, Anja Langenbucher, Deputy Director for Family Planning, Maternal, Newborn, Child Nutrition and Health and Primary Health Care, Dr. Sanjana Bhardwaj, and the Danish representative, Morten Nyegaard, also participated the meeting.



Seem like Mary has become fond of these printed summer dresses. I kinda like the casual style dressed accessorized with golden jewellery and heels. The dress she wore at the meeting at Frederik VIII's Palace is brand new from Vanessa Bruno. This I can't wait for her to wear again.

Mary matched the beautiful dress with golden earrings and a bracelet from Dulong Fine Jewelry. Good old favorites. Her smashing Louise Grønlykke necklace is rather new. Gorgeous, right? I am sure you noticed the second golden cuff. Actually it goes back to the rime around 2015. Now it has been identified as Ileana Makri. Simply beautiful.

For a long time I have wished for this to happen: she wore her Salvatore Ferragamo heeled sandals again! I am in love with the design and materials.


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Dress ● Vanessa Bruno (new) (credit to Royal Fashion Daily)

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Ileana Makri (credit to Royal Fashion Daily)

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Shoes ● Salvatore Ferragamo