Opening of the "Our Quality of Life" conference

20 March 2025

Queen Mary attended the opening of the "Our Quality of Life" conference hosted by Realdania. The conference took place on the International Day of Happiness.

The Queen was warmly welcomed by Chairman of Realdania Lars Krarup and CEO of Realdania Jesper Nygård when she arrived at Lokomotivværkstedet in Copenhagen.

She was given the honor of addressing to opening speech.

What is quality of life and can we build for it? The importance of the physical environment for our relationships and communities was discussed at the conference. Realdania also launched the largest study of quality of life in Denmark to date.

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Never thought this Prada dress would look this good with black tights but I am truly impressed how well it matches. Actually I like it even more with black tights than without. What was your first thought? The dress is a reuse that goes back to 2015 when she attended 3rd World Conference on Women's Shelters in the Netherlands.

At the conference with Realdania Mary had chosen to accessorize the elegant dress with the most stunning white pearl earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry and a matching bracelet and ring (same designer). She also wore a reused golden bangle from Rebekka Notkin and a third one. A NEW ONE. It is also from Rebekka Notkin. So delicate.

Mary's chic glasses are old ones from Tom Ford. Looked great that she had chosen her beloved black leather clutch from Quidam and new midi heels from Gianvito Rossi. Made the outfit look polished and beautiful

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Dress ● Prada

Glasses ● Tom Ford

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin (new)

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Clutch ● Quidam

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi (new)

Visit at Pilehave school

17 March 2025

On Monday Queen Mary visited Pivehave school in Vallensbæk along with the Mary Foundation. The visit took place to hear about the their work with the Skolestyrken project.

"Skolestyrken" aims to promote better well-being amongst young people when going to school and to fight bullying. The initiative is a collaboration between the Mary Foundation, Børns Vilkår and Save the Children. It was founded in 2016.

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I love a good suit but I'm not that crazy about these oversize jackets. Too much 1980s. What I like about this set is the checkered pattern and its soft brown color. Like that she had chosen to wear it with a brown turtleneck. Makes a great match. She first wore the trousers when visiting Greenland in July 2024 and a couple of days later she wore it with the matching blazer.

Mary styled the suit with simple golden Dulong Fine Jewelry earrings and a custom-made Dulong Fine Jewelry ring. The Celine belt was a clever choice such as the brown suede ankle boots from Prada.

Not her best outfit but I am in love with the colors.

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Blazer ● SKALL Studio

Trousers ● SKALL Studio

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Belt ● Celine

Shoes ● Prada

Family visit at the Guards Regiment

08 March 2025

The last month or so Crown Prince Christian has been training at the Guards Regiment in Slagelse. On March 8th his family paid a visit at the barracks in Slagelse on occasion of family day.

The Crown Prince proudly showed his parents and siblings around the regiment and introduced them to his fellow mates in training.

I always loved Mary's more casual outfits. This is differently one of them. Mary matched a pair of simple black trousers with a chic reused denim shirt from POLO Ralph Lauren. She had then chosen a beloved Massimo Dutti coat which both daughter's have also worn. I really like her new Celine belt. The soft brown leather looks great with the golden bukle.

Mary accessorized the outfit with reused Gucci sunglasses, diamond earrings from Sophie Bille Brahe and what looks like a diamond ring. What is not to like?

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Coat ● Massimo Dutti

Blouse ● POLO Ralph Lauren

Sunglasses ● Gucci

Belt ● Celine (new)

Earrings ● Sophie Bille Brahe

Day 2. Official state visit to Finland

05 March 2025

King Frederik and Queen Mary are on an official state visit to Finland these days by invitation of Finland's President Alexander Stubb.

They first accompanied each other for a visit at EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art were they were given a guided tour around the museum. Then followed a visit at the Arkki School of Architecture for Children and Youth.

The couple also paid a visit the Aalto University and the Porkkala Garrison in Upinniemi. In between these two visits the royal couple attended a seminar about green financing followed by a business lunch.

Wish she would have worn another color coat. Don't think this bright color stands well with a soft grey. What are your thoughts? Princess Isabella has been seen wearing the Dolce & Gabbana coat at a premiere in Tivoli in 2024. Likely she borrowed it from her mother. I think Isabella wore it better.

Mary had chosen a reused embellished Prada jumper and wide-legged JOSEPH trousers. I kinda like the monochrome vibe. Looks great with her fair skin and brown hair. During the day she added a new navy blue down coat from Uniqlo.

A closer look revealed that she wore earrings that comes with a very special background. They belonged to Queen Margrethe and was a gift for Mary around 2012. Her ring matched perfect in color.

She topped off the look with a black leather handbag from Mulberry and midi heeled boots in grey suede. Mary has worn them before but I am still not sure if they correct designer has been found.

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Coat ● Dolce & Gabbana (new)

Coat ● Uniqlo (new)

Blouse ● Prada

Trousers ● JOSEPH

Earrings ● Queen Margrethe's two-color earrings

Bag ● Mulberry

Reciprocal arrangement

In the evening King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted a reciprocal arrangement in Finlandia Hall with the Finnish President and his spouse Mrs. Innes-Stubb as guests of honor. Denmark's ambassador to Findland, Jakob Nymann-Lindegren also attended the arrangement along with other ministers.

King Frederik gave a finial speech with a thanks to the Presidential couple for their kind invitation.

This is not the first chalky white suits Mary has in her closet but this one has never been seen before - except from the trousers. The suit is from Finnish Andiata. Mary first wore the trousers in Paris on occasion of the official opening of the Olympic Games in 2024. At the reciprocal arrangement she wore the trousers with its matching blazer and vest.

Mary embraced the style with stunning golden earrings and a necklace from Dulong Fine Jewelry. She has the same earrings studded with diamonds but I am pretty sure it is the first time she wears a pair without any diamonds. The yellow diamond ring has been seen on a number of previous occasions.

The white pearl clutch from Anya Hindmarch and those golden leather pumps from Malone Souliers are a wonderful addition to a great outfit.

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Blazer ● Andiata (new)

Vest ● Andiata (new)

Trousers ● Andiata

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (new)

Necklace ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Clutch ● Anya Hindmarch

Shoes ● Malone Souliers

Day 1. Official state visit to Finland

04 March 2025

By invitation King Frederik and Queen Mary are visiting Finland as an official state visit. The invitation was from Finland's President Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb.

The royal couple were officially welcomed with a ceremony followed by a reception at the Presidential palace in Helsinki.

During the day King Frederik participated in a delegation discussion in the Dining Hall and attended a sining ceremony in Hall of Mirrors accompanied by the Finnish President. Meanwhile Mrs. Suzanne Innes-Stubb joined Queen Mary for a visit at the Helsinki New Children's Hospital.

Together they enjoyed lunch, visited the Parliament of Finland, met with the Prime Minister, visited the Merikaha civil defence shelter and honored Danish volunteers who fell during the Winter War in 1939-1940 at the Hietaniemi Cemetery.

Mary wore such a lovely outfit today! Adorable combination of colors. The light grey midi-length skirt and that reused Prada blouse. Such as stunning color-combo. Love how Mary is always able to style grey clothes and accessories. I have not been able to identify the skirt. The elegant Max Mara coat is brand new. Do you like it? Think the silhouette is really pretty.

Mary accessorized the outfit with a fine reused Jane Taylor headpiece and a matching suede clutch. Think it could be new. Reminds me of some other ones in her collection but I am not sure we have seen this before.

She looked so beautiful wearing a rather large golden brooch featuring Amethyst stones and diamond rings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen. I would love to get a closer look at her earrings. The knee-high heeled boots are old ones from Gianvito Rossi. The same designer as her new black boots worn later today at the Hietaniemi Cemetery.

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Coat ● Max Mara (new)

Blouse ● Prada

Headpiece ● Jane Taylor

Rings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi (new)

State banquet

President Alexander Stubb and Mrs. Suzanne Innes-Stubb hosted a spectacular state banquet in the evening in honor of the King and Queen visiting Finland.

The banquet took place at Presidential Palace in the State Hall. Both King Frederik and President Alexander Stubb gave speeches during the dinner.

Seems like they all had a wonderful times. They were all smiles and sincere happy faces. What an evening!

On occasion of the state visit King Frederik handed over the Order of the Elephant to President Alexander Stubb. Mrs. Suzanne Innes-Stubb was given the Grand Cross of the Order of Dannebrog. King Frederik was honored with the chain of the Order of the White Rose of Finland. He was awarded the Grand Cross in 1994.

I could speak for hours about Mary's evening outfit. She looked absolutely smashing in her Jesper Høvring gown. Mary first wore the gown at the New Year's Banquet in 2019. Loved it then; love it even more now because of the newly added golden belt. Stunning detail! 

Her gown really deserve as much attention as the rest of the outfit but I know her choice of jewellery won everybody's attention. I get it. Since Mary became Queen of Denmark last year she has been digging in the royal jewellery box. She has already worn pieces the world haven't seen for many years. Decades.

At the state banquet Mary had chosen to wear a golden tiara that once belonged to Queen Caroline Amalie. It was crafted around 1820. It has not been worn in over 140 years. 

She embraced the style with matching earrings and a brooch from Countess Danner. They are part of a parure which comes with a necklace and a couple of bracelets. Julius Diderichen is the master behind Countess Danner's parure.

The huge bracelet is from Princess Vilhelmine Marie. His spouse King Frederik VII gifted her the bracelet around 1828. The bracelet is usually stores at Rosenborg in Copenhagen. Queen Caroline Amalie's tiara will also be seen at Rosenborg after the couple return home from Finland.

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Gown ● Jesper Høvring

Tiara ● Queen Caroline Amalie's Golden Tiara (new)

Earrings ● Julius Diderichsen (new)

Brooch ● Julius Diderichsen

Bracelet ● Princess Vilhelmine Marie's Bracelet

Clutch ● Prada

Official state visit to Finland

- arrival

03 March 2025

King Frederik and Queen Mary arrived a day early for a two-days official state visit to Finland. The visit will take place on March 4th and 5th.

The royal couple joined the President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and hos wife Suxanne Innes-Stubb for a visit in Saariselkä in Inari, in the Finnish Lapland.

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Have the feeling that it is going to be a wonderful state visit. Love that the couple arrived a bit early and enjoyed some time in the snow with the Presidential couple. Imagine if stats visits were like this?

Mary is know to wear quite exclusive outdoor brands especially when skiing. When visiting Lapland she kept warm in a pair of brand new Arc'Teryx trousers and a reused navy blue down jacket from Patagonia. Perfectly matched with a knitted beanie, gloves and ski boots.

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Jacket ● Patagonia

Trousers ● Arc'Teryx (new)

Gala dinner for arts and culture at Christiansborg

28 February 2025

Friday evening King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted their very first gala dinner for arts and culture at Christiansborg. People representing different arts and members of the cultural life in Denmark were invited to the dinner such as representatives from the Ministry of Culture and the court. Queen Margrethe also attended the gala dinner.

The gala dinner for arts and culture was first held by Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik in 1976 and has been a tradition ever since.

Dinner was served, music was played and lancer was danced. Lancer is a favorit of Queen Margrethe.

Well, well, well. Rais your hand if you ever though Mary would wear this Jenny Peckham gown for an event like this? It never crossed my mind but I love it! Mary first wore the incredible sparkly gown at an interview with Financial Times in 2022 with photos taken by photographer Hasse Nielsen. Really beautiful choice.

Mary accessorized the stunning gown with a tiara purchased at a Bruun Rasmussen auction around 2015 when she first wore it at a gala concert on occasion of Queen Margrethe's 75th birthday. She wore earrings similar in style and a HUGE diamond ring. I am pretty it's inherited from Queen Margrethe or part of the Danish royal collection. What do you think? Is Queen Margrethe in fact wearing the ring on her first official portrait as Queen of Denmark in 1972?

The elegant dusty pink satin pumps are reused from Gianvito Rossi. A fine match to the gown and the pumps. It is from Prada.

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Gown ● Jenny Peckham

Tiara ● Purchased at Bruun Rasmussen

Clutch ● Prada

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi