Gala dinner for BusinessEurope, Council of Presidents

May 22, 2025

King Frederik and Queen Mary attended as guests of honor at a gala dinner on occasion of BusinessEurope, Council of Presidents. The dinner was hosted by Danish Industry.

Lars Sandahl Sørensen, CEO of Danish Industry welcomed the royal couple when arriving at Danish Industry's main building in Copenhagen.

Embed from Getty Images

Embed from Getty Images

Embed from Getty Images

Mary looked absolutely stunning at the dinner! She matched a reused pink printed Erdem pencil skirt with a fine and elegant black blouse from Jesper Høvring. The Erdem skirt was first seen when the couple attended private birthday party at Gavnø Castle in 2024. Back then Mary matched it with a blouse in the same color and floral print. Which outfit do you prefer?

Mary accessorized her evening look with smashing Annikat earrings perfectly matching the pink skirt! The rather heavy golden necklace is a vintage piece from Christian Dior. Worn in January 2025 and in May 2024. I am very much interested to learn more about her golden ring. I believe we have seen it before.

I really like her choice of clutch and shoes. The Sergio Rossi and pointed Gianvito Rossi pumps makes the outfit even more wonderful.

Shop the look

Blouse ● Jesper Høvring

Skirt ● Erdem

Earrings ● Annikat

Necklace ● Christian Dior

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Part 2: Princess Isabella's 18th birthday

15 April 2025

Within a few days Princess Isabella will celebrate her 18th birthday! She has already been honored in Aarhus a couple of days ago.

Tonight more than 1,000 young people from the age of 17 to 24 were invited to Copenhagen to take part in the celebration. They were invited as guests of honor to attend a gala performance at the Royal Theatre.

From her family attended: King Frederik, Queen Mary, Crown Prince Christian, Prince Vincent, Princess Josephine, Queen Margrethe, Princess Benedikte and Queen Anne-Marie. Count Nikolai and Count Felix were also invited to the performance such as her two aunts, Jane and Patricia.

I am not quite sure what I expected of Mary for this event. Something spectacular but not to rise above her daughter. I might have hoped for something a little more glamorous but Mary did look amazing in her reused By Malene Birger skirt and fine black satin blouse. Mary first wore the set in 2007 when visiting New York.

She embraced the style with Queen Ingrid's impressive red ruby parure. At the gala she wore the simple version of both earrings and necklace. The embellished black belt and matching Sergio Rossi clutch have booth been worn before just like the pointed satin pumps from Gianvito Rossi.

Star of the show: Princess Isabella wore a smashing new tulle gown created by Jesper Høvring. The shiny diamond earrings are from a Bruun Rasmussen auction. Both earrings, silver bracelet and clutch have been seen worn by Mary. Isabella also flashed a golden Cartier bangle.

Elegant Princess Josephine re-wore wonderful blue Jesper Høvring jumpsuit. She styled it with Blue Topaz earrings from Georg Jensen and a golden ring from Dulong Fine Jewelry. Both from her mother's wardrobe. The fine hair comb is by Ellen Hunter.

SHOP THE LOOK: Queen Mary

Skirt ● By Malene Birger

Earrings ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure

Necklace ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure

Brooch ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure

Bracelet ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

SHOP THE LOOK: Princess Isabella

Gown ● Jesper Høvring

Earrings ● Purchased at Bruun Rasmussen (Mary's)

Bracelet ● Cartier

Silver bracelet ● (Mary's)

Clutch ● (Mary's)

SHOP THE LOOK: Princess Josephine

Jumpsuit ● Jesper Høvring

Hair comb ● Ellen Hunter

Earrings ● Georg Jensen (Mary's)

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (Mary's)

Day 1. King Carl Gustaf's Golden Jubilee

14 September 2023

Arrival

On September 14th, the Crown Prince Couple arrived in Stockholm, Sweden to attend King Carl Gustaf's Golden Jubilee (here). He celebrate his 50 years anniversary with family and friends.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary flew to Stockholm and are staying at the Royal Yacht Dannebrog along with Queen Margrethe and Princess Anne-Marie. The couple arrived around noon - a little after the Queen and her sister.

Mary looked amazing in what I believe is a brand new light brown (linen?) suit paired with an old Athé by Vanessa Bruno blouse. She first wore the blouse in Rio de Janeiro in 2026 (here). Mary styled the rather casual outfit with a brown leather belt, Gucci sunglasses, a beloved Ralph Lauren bag, Gianvito Rossi sandals and golden Dulong Fine Jewelry earrings.

SHOP THE LOOK

Blouse ● Athé by Vanessa Bruno, here

Sunglasses ● Gucci, here

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bag ● Ralph Lauren, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

unidentified

blazer, trousers, bracelets

Gala performance, Drottningsholm Slottsteater

In the evening, Queen Margrethe was accompanied by sister Princess Anne-Marie, son Crown Prince Frederik and daughter-in-law Crown Princess Mary at a gala performance at Drottningsholm Slottsteater in Stockholm (here).

After followed a dinner at Drottningsholm Slott.

To mention some who also attended the magical evening: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. Princess Madeleine and husband Christopher. Prince Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson and wife Birgitta Kristersson. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia. Queen Sonja and Prince Haakon of Norway. Presidential couples from both Finland and Iceland. And the l

Embed from Getty Images

Mary stunned in her custom-made Lasse Spangenberg evening gown. This is the third time she is wearing it. We first saw it at the celebration the Mary Foundations 10th anniversary in 2017 (here). Worn plain and simple. Mary repeated the success a year later, when Denmark hosted an official state visit from France (here). The gown was then added a fine black silk "sleeve". So far, my personal favorite version is from the gala performance in Stockholm.

She accessorized the magnificent outfit with a beloved birthday present from Queen Margrethe. The precious earrings. Matched with a turquoise ring. Halberstadt and Julie Sandlau are creators of her fine necklaces and Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen mastered the diamond rings.

Look closer and you will see her reused black glitter clutch from Sergio Rossi and mesh pumps from Gianvito Rossi. 

SHOP THE LOOK

Gown ● Custom-made by Lasse Spangenberg, here

Scarf ● Custom-made by Lasse Spangenberg, here

Earrings ● Birthday present from Queen Margrethe

Necklace ● Halberstadt, here

Necklace ● Julie Sandlau, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

unidentified

bracelets, ring

 Girls Choir concert "DR Girls Choir +"

14 May 2023

Crown Princess Mary has acted as patron for DR Girls Choir since 2018. The 50 girls share wonderful musical moments in Denmark and abroad.

Artistic leader for the girls choir Anne Karine Prip, singer Amanda Baasch Andersen and cultural Director of DR (Denmark's Radio) Henrik Bo Nielsen welcomed the Crown Princess when she arrived to DR Concert Hall in Copenhagen.

After the concert, she had the honor of meeting the choir for a little chat.

Mary looked absolutely stunning at the concert. I also loved that No 21 dress. The color is outstanding and its silhouette is wonderful on her. She has worn the dress before. Among others, when celebrating Crown Prince Frederik, when he turned 50 a few year back (here).

At the concert, she embraced the style by wearing magical earrings created by Annikat. Amazing how they matched the dress. We also get a glimpse of the 'F'-necklace from Halberstadt and her initials necklace from Julie Sandlau.

The beautiful mesh pumps are also a reuse. They are from Gianvito Rossi. She has worn them at the christening of Prince Oscar of Sweden in 2016 (here), when visiting Japan in 2017 (here), at Milan Design Week in 2021 (here). The list goes on. The black box clutch is a Sergio Rossi design.

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● No 21, here

Earrings ● Annikat, here

Necklace ● Halberstadt, here

Necklace ● Julie Sandlau, here

Bag ● Sergio Rossi, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

unidentified

ring

"Mary 50 years - we celebrate Denmark's Crown Princess"

06 February

Last but not least, Crown Princess Mary was celebrated with a tv-show called "Mary 50 years - we celebrate Denmark's Crown Princess" by TV2 on Sunday evening. She was accompanied by her husband and all four children. It was lovely to see the whole family together. But of course, we all want to celebrate her - including family and friends.

The showed gathered people, music, video clips, etc from her time as Crown Princess. From her 20 years in Denmark. The show included a little surprise, because her four children had been interviewed about their mother (here). They shared glimpses of how their mother is, how dedicated she is and the fact that her accent is sometimes a bit troubled. Apparently, the Crown Princess thinks she speaks perfectly even though her children try to teach their mother.

Crown Princess Mary was truly honoured and very emotional - we get it right?

Kongehuset ● Getty Images ● Frederik et Mary ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet

Mary looked absolutely great in a black and red outfit. That red colour is simply wonderful on her. The blouse and matching skirt are custom-made by Danish designer Claes Iversen. Its details are exquisite! At the arrival, she wore her beloved black Prada coat. The curls made the outfit complete. Even without any other accessorized, the hair and clothes would do to me.

The golden diamond ring is created by the talented designer Rebekka Notkin. She is also the master behind the rather large golden bangle. A stunning combo. Looked great with the diamond earrings from Sophie Bille Brahe and her Cartier bracelet.

I do not quite get it: Mary had chosen dark red suede pumps from Gianvito Rossi. But the colour is a bit off. She has bright red pumps that would match the outfit much better, but instead she wore these darker coloured pumps. Do you get it? But I really like the patent leather clutch from Sergio Rossi with the rest of the look. 

SHOP THE LOOK

Coat ● Prada, here

Blouse and skirt ● Claes Iversen

Earrings ● Sophie Bille Brahe, here

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin, here

Ring ● Rebekka Notkin, here

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

Presentation of the 'Nordic Council 2021'

02 November

It was a big night for the Crown Princes Couple, when they arrived to Skuespilhuset in Copenhagen to attend the presentation of the Nordic Council's award ceremony 2021. The couple were welcomed by Vicepresident for the Nordic Council 2021 Annette Lind and President for the council Bertal Haarder - a Danish politician.

The Nordic Council was established to increase the interest in both literature, languages, films and music in Nordic countries.

Several awards were handed over at the ceremony Tuesday evening. The Nordic Council's children's and young people's literature prize were presented and handed over to the Swedish author Elin Persson by Crown Princess Mary herself.

Jonas Poher Rasmussen received the movie award. The music award was given to Faroese Eivør Pálsdóttir and the literature award to Greenlandic author Niviaq Korneliussen. The environmental award went to the Climate Database from Denmark. Congratulations to all the award winners.

Kongehuset ● Billed Bladet ● UFO No More ● Frederik et Mary ● Nordisk Samarbejde ● Royal Portraits Gallery ● News Founded

About two months ago, Mary attended the grand official opening of Copenhagen 2021 (here). Why mention that? Because she wore the exact same bright red Birgit Hallstein dress. I absolutely love this dress. She belted the dress with a black embellished belt, which I think we have seen before on previous occasions.

Even though it looks like she had chosen a few jewelry, a closer look reveal that Mary was in fact wearing quite a few pieces of accessories. The stunning diamond earrings are created by talented Dulong Fine Jewelry. They are also the master of her rather large diamond ring. Her two matching golden bangles are from Cartier and Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen. I see yet another bracelet, but that is still unknown in identify.

She embraced the style by wearing one of her black clutches as well. This one is from Sergio Rossi. I am sure you noticed her black pumps as well. At first, it looked like her old ones, but I was wrong. They are brand new. A new pair are added to her wardrobe. They have been identified as Gianvito Rossi.

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● Bespoke by Birgit Hallstein

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Bracelet ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

Find Style of Mary on Instagram and Pinterest!

The Crown Prince Couple's Prizes 2021

25 September

For sure it was an evening of celebration, when Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary arrived to Vejle Music Teater. They were about to rehearse tonight's big show - the Crown Prince Couple's Prizes 2021. The place to honor and reward extraordinary work and achievements in both art, culture and social work.

In the evening, the royal couple arrived to the teater all dressed up for a wonderful night of celebrating those who have made an extra effort. They were warmly welcomed and both all smiles at the arrival. I guess this is a very special day for the couple. Both because they are able to honor and help artists, organisations, foundations, etc. and because it is a reminder of their wedding because the Crown Prince Couple's Prizes are handed over in company with Bikuben Fonden. It was their wedding gift to the couple.

It was indeed a great show. Both Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary entered the stage and presented the four awards. The Social Prize was given to the social organisation Mødrehjælpen. They have help mothers sine the begning of the 1900. Crown Princess Mary actually visited Mødrehjælpen to hear more about the organisation. It was filmed and broadcasted on the show. Lovely piece of footage (here).

Superflex, an artist group, received the Crown Prince Couple's Culture Prize because of their intens work to create alternative solutions on some of the most problematic global issues. The two Stardust Prizes were given to RedenUng and singer Erika de Casier.

Kongehuset ● Kongehuset ● Kongehuset ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Royal Portraits Gallery

At the rehearsal show, Mary was dressed as earlier when the couple visited Kongernes Jelling in Jelling (here). She matched a brand new striped sweater/vest from Lisa Yang with a dusty blue button-down blouse and simple black trousers. I like the idea of a sweater, a button-down and black trousers, but that sweater really looks way to small on her. Cannot wait to see how she will wear it again. The chic diamond earrings are from Sophie Bille Brahe and the golden bangle from Cartier. We also get a glimpse of a new ring and her old Dulong Fine Jewelry, as well as her Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen diamond band.

In the evening, Mary has changed to something completely different. Her look went from chilled and relaxed to stylish and polished. The beautiful green embroidered skirt is from the Swedish Hennes & Mauritz. She first wore this beauty at Copenhagen Fashion Summit in 2018 (here). I really like the "adjustment" with the black low-shoulder blouse. This piece is also a reuse. Mary embraced the evening style by wearing emerald green earrings once purchased at an Bruun Rasmussen auction. The two bracelets are from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen and Cartier. I also see one of her Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen diamond bands. She looked amazing in her outfit with the mesh pumps from Gianvito Rossi and glittery Sergio Rossi box clutch.

As told, Mary visited Mødrehjælpen. The visit was captured on tape and was later shown in the award show. At Mødrehjælpen, she stunned. I am truly impressed by her outfit and hope to copy every part of it one day. She paired her rather new Massimo Dutti blazer with a black blouse and trousers. The silhouette is just great. The accessories are new black suede ballet flats from Chloé, old golden earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry, a Orit Elhanati necklace and one Dulong Fine Jewelry. She wore two golden rings from the same designer. Cartier created her bangle.

SHOP THE first LOOK

Vest ● Lisa Yang, here

Earrings ● Sophie Bille Brahe, here

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

SHOP THE second LOOK

 Skirt ● Hennes & Mauritz, here

Earrings ● Purchased at Bruun Rasmussen Auction

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Bracelet ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

SHOP THE third LOOK

Blazer ● Massimo Dutti, here

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Necklace ● Orit Elhanati, here

Necklace ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Shoes ● Chloe, here

100 years with a diplomatic relationsship between Denmark and Switzerland

21 September

Often, Crown Princess Mary is guest of honor at different events. So was she, when she attended a very special dinner on Tuesday evening. The reason for her attendance, was the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic realtions between Denmark and Switzerland, and 50 years with Roche in Denmark.

The Ambassador to Switzerland Florence Tinguely Mattli warmly welcomed the Crown Princess when she arrived to the Swiss Embassy in Hellerup. Tinguely Mattli was host of the evening. Richard Wright, Head of Portfolio Strategy and Member of the Board for Roche Dr Christoph Franz also attended the anniversary.

It seems like a wonderful evening for all of them. Crown Princess was really in a splendid mood. All smiles and glimpsing eyes.

Kongehuset ● UFO No More ● Billed Bladet ● Royal Portraits Gallery

Finally, we see that beautiful Alexander McQueen dress again. Mary first wore the dress in 2017, when  Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan paid a visit in Copenhagen (here). I do like this dress, but I also have many others I like a bit more. She changed that at the 100th anniversary celebration of the diplomatic realtionsship between Denmark and Switzerland. Mary looked stunning!

She embraced the style by wearing some pretty incredible jewellery. Of course, we all noticed her new Dulong Fine Jewelry earrings first. The magnificent emerald beads pieces worked as pendants for golden earrings from the same talented designer. Mary also matched them with a few other green jewellery. Like the thin and elegant Nadia Shelby necklace and her Dulong Fine Jewelry ring. A wonderful choice to pick the same colored stones. She wore a couple of bracelets as well. One from Cartier, two others from Dulong Fine Jewelry.

The black glitter box clutch from Sergio Rossi looked great with the rest of her outfit. Gives it a bit sparkle and glamour. Perfect for the event. The same goes with the Arteana pointed sling-back pumps. They are a light touch for an evening look. Her hairstyle was so inspiring.

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● Alexander McQueen, here

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Pendant ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Necklace ● Nadia Shelbaya, here

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi, here

Shoes ● Arteana, here

The New Year banquet

01 January

A new year has arrived and that has to be celebrated with everything it takes to welcome a new year. It is a tradition for the Queen to host a prestigious banquet at Amalienborg on January 1st. Nothing had changed this year. 

Representatives from the official part of Denmark were invited, as well as the Danish Government, the Chairman of Folketinget and people working for the royal family. The guests arriving were also captured on photo, here. This is her way of saying: "Thank you for what you have done for Denmark the past year and thank you for what will come". And what a lovely tradition to have.

Members of the royal family were, of course, also invited to participate the finest dinner of them all. First Princess Benedikte arrived wearing a stunning purple velvet gown. To me it seems like she was in a splendid mood. Prince Joachim and Princess Marie followed her and arrived just a few minutes later. Princess Marie looked gorgeous in her reused midnight blue gown and loose hairstyle. Then Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary arrived, followed by Queen Margrethe in her brand-new fitted gown.

Kongehuset ● Kongehus ● Det Danske Kongehus ● Frederik et Mary ● Frederik et Mary ● Billed-Bladet 1 ● Daily Mail ● Daily Mail ● PPE Agency ● Rex Features ● Royal Fashion Blog

I have really looked forward to seeing what Mary would wear this year - well, I do each year. The excitement is almost too much to handle. Cannot say that I was disappointed but what Mary had chosen to wear at this year's banquet, but I had hoped for something a little different than what she showed us. It reminded me quite a lot about the outfit she wore back in 2012 at the very same event, here. Maybe just another hairdo and everything would have been absolutely great. You do not hear my complain, because she looked beautiful (as always).

The gown was first worn in 2007 when she was pregnant with Princess Isabella, here, and it is created by tailor, Birgit Hallstein, here. The same woman who made her wedding gown. Since 2007, the gown has been altered a few times. The sleeves, neckline and waist have been altered to what we see today. What many forget, is that she wore the exact same dress at a few other occasions as well. For instance in 2007 when celebrating Prince Harald's 70th birthday, here, and when she posed for Mario Testino in 2015/2016, here.

This year Mary had chosen, once again, to wear the outstanding ruby parure from Queen Ingrid - Crown Prince Frederik's grandmother. Mary added a ring to match both tiara, necklace, brooch, earrings and bracelet quit some years ago. A couple of hairpins have also been made out of leaves from the tiara, which Mary brilliantly wore at the New Year banquet. She embraced the style by wearing her burgundy patent leather clutch from Sergio Rossi.

What is interesting is her shoes. I do not think we have seen these burgundy pumps before. They look velvet and are velvet. A close-up showed that. It also showed that her new pumps are from Valentino. Heaven managed to identify Mary's gorgeous new pumps. Can't wait to see them again. Last but not least, what do you think about Mary's first evening outfit in 2020?

SHOP THE LOOK

Gown ● Birgit Hallstein

Jewellery ● The Ruby Parure from Queen Ingrid

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi, here
Shoes ● Valentino, here

20th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce

24 October

After having spend a couple of days in Tokyo, Japan the Crown Prince Couple just arrived home to attend a 20th anniversary gala for the American Chamber of Commerce - also known as AmCham Denmark. The celebration took place at Moltkes Palace in Copenhagen. The cultural and commercial relationship between Denmark and the United States were also celebrated at the anniversary gala event. It was last celebrated five years ago also with the Crown Prince Couple participating, here.

The Executive Director of AmCham Denmark, Stephen Brugger and Senior Vice President, Angela Naef welcomed Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary when they arrived to Moltkes Palace. All four of them were in a splendid mood. Imagine three or four in a country abroad; arrive home after a long flight and then you have to bee well-dressed and good-looking? Well, I do not look this vivid after hours of travel. But the Crown Prince Couple does.

At the anniversary Crown Prince Frederik also presented the Foreign Company of the Year Award. He handed over the award to the American biotech company, Amgen. They work to combine science results, technologi and innovation and convert it to medicine to treat patients with serious diseases. Amgen wins because they are a foreign company that manages to invest in Denmark and for that has made itself noticeable in Danish business. Congratulations to Amgen with the award.

Kongehuset ● Det Danske Kongehus ● Frederik et Mary ● Billed Bladet Det Danske Kongehu ● Daily Mail

Mary looked absolutely stunning when attending events on occasion of the enthronement in Japan prior to the anniversary back in Copenhagen on October 24th. Both the new gowns and reused dresses she wore amazed all of us. I love getting to see her in new clothes, but what she wore at the AmCham Denmark gala at Moltkes Palace was also incredibly beautiful. We first saw her in this floral dress at a 80th birthday in Norway in 2017, here. Since then I have hoped to see her wear it again. Now it happened. This Erdem creation makes Mary look really evening chic. Like the first time she added a black belt.

Actually she did not wear that much jewellery or anything. Her beauty and the dress speaks for itself. But of course Mary had chosen to wear a few magnificent pieces of jewellery. The stunning diamond earrings have been found sold on a Bruun Rasmussen Auction in 2010. Her huge aquamarine blue ring has never been identified, but I think it goes as a gift from her husband.

She also styled her outfit with (supposably) a black clutch from Sergio Rossi and silver glitter pumps from Gianvito Rossi. Makes me wanna wear my glitter pumps. With her curly hair and simply evening makeup I would give this outfit 9 out of 10.

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● Erdem, here

Earrings ● Sold at Bruun Rasmussen Auction

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

Opening of the Parliament 2019

01 October

As an annual tradition, the royal family were gathered at Christiansborg Castle to attend the opening of the Danish Parliament. Princess Benedikte arrived first followed by Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary. Last, Queen Margrethe arrived and were welcomed with smiles, handshakes and flowers (of course). Usually, Prince Joachim and his wife Princess Marie also participate but as you know they have moved to France and were not able to be part of the opening.

The first Tuesday of October the Parliament officially comes back from vacation. It is marked with the gathering of the Parliament and Government present. And of course with the Royal family attending. This year was a bit special because Denmarks newly selected Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen held her very first speech in Folketinget.

Both Princess Benedikte, the Crown Prince Couple and Queen Margrethe watched the opening from the balcony. It is located right of the rostrum.

Kongehuset ● Billed Bladet Billed Bladet ● PPE Agency ● Daily Mail ● Rex Features ● Royal Fashion Blog ● Getty Images

Embed from Getty Images

These annual events are personal favorites of mine. I love comparing outfit; one from each year. That is why I, primarily, look forward to the opening - to see and compare Mary's outfit with previous years. I am rarely disappointed with how she looks. Nor was I this year. Mary was beautifully dressed in one of her reused coats and matching accessories. The stunning dusty pink coat is a design by Claes Iversen. She first wore it in 2018 on an official visit to Latvia, here. Back then you were all crazy in love with the coat. I still am.

As in 2018 she accessorized the coat with a splendid matching creation from Susanne Juul. Love how the two pieces match in both color and style. Really vintage chic. Mary also dazzled with her other accessories. Especially the burgundy Sergio Rossi box clutch and those incredible suedes pointed pumps from Gianvito Rossi. One day I have to own my own pair of Rossi pumps. They have what I would call "the perfect shape". Everything about Rossi's shoes are cared for. So one day...

The diamond ring and beautiful bracelet are both created by Dulong Fine Jewelry. Also her makeup looked absolutely perfect, such as her hairstyle. I adore when she have these updos. Makes me wanna experiment. These chignon's or twisted knots comes in many different forms. This is a more simple one. Great for everyday as well as evenings. Do you have a favorite updo?

SHOP THE LOOK

Coat ● Claes Iversen, here
Hat ● Susanne Juul, here
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here
Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

INDEX: Award 2019 Ceremony

06 September

Earlier during the day Crown Princess Mary attended Golden Days Festival 2019 at University of Copenhagen, here. At the festival she met with among others former President of Poland, Lech Walesa.

In the evening she was guest of honor at the INDEX: Award 2019 Ceremony taking place at The Plant in Copenhagen. Hundreds of guests from all over the world were invited to award show along with Crown Princess Mary. She was in a splendid mood, just like earlier in the day. The Crown Princess has attended the award show several times before. Usual she hand over the awards. So did she this year.

INDEX: Award is a very special design award given to five winner every second year. The winners are divided in categories - Body, Home, Work, Play & Learning and Community. The INDEX: Award   celebrate and reward sustainable and life-changing designs. Imagine creating a design that gives you an award for being both life-changing and good for the planet. During the show several new and innovative inventions were presented.

Kongehuset ● Det Danske Kongehus ● Frederik et Mary ● Billed Bladet

Mary you took my breath away! I have completely fallen in love with her outfit at the INDEX: Award show. Love that she wore this incredible and eye-catching Etro dress again. Maybe you remember when we first saw it? You are right. She wore it when her beloved husband celebrated his 50th birthday last year, here. Back then she looked gorgeous. Now I love her and the dress even more. The color, silhouette, print, everything makes me happy. I love wearing colors myself. Do you?

She embraced the style by wearing a pair of black mesh pumps from Gianvito Rossi. The same as earlier that same day. But really. You do not get tired of good design, right? I now it sounds a bit stupid, but I am very fascinated by looking and studying the shape of heeled shoes. So many different shapes, heights, colors, embellishments, etc. Think I got a glimpse of her black glitter box clutch from Sergio Rossi. Also incredible good design that works no matter what.

I am sure you also noticed her beautiful earrings and the matching green ring from Annikat. The ring is a reuse but the earrings are brand new - at least for Mary to wear them. It turns out that her new earrings are purchase at an Bruun Rasmussen Auction. I learned about the purchase from Kate. I did not believe I was suppose to be even more thrilled, but I was. Look at her hairstyle. If you have followed me for some time, you'd know that I absolutely adore these updos.

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● Etro, here
Earrings ● Sold at Bruun Rasmussen Auction, here

Ring ● Annikat, here

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

Léonie Sonnings Music Award

26 April

It has already been a busy month for the Crown Prince Couple and on Friday they attended yet another event. The couple arrived to DR Concert Houser in Copenhagen to attend the presentation of Léonie Sonnings Music Award.

Léonie Sonnings Music Foundation goes back to the 60s. Each year the foundation reward an annual honorary award which is given to an international recognized composer, musician, conductor or singer. With award comes DKK 600,000.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary arrived to the concert house full of energy and with a huge smile on their faces. After a royal welcoming, the couple found their seats on the balcony. It was an evening with music, honor and smiles. This year Léonie Sonnings Music Award was handed over to composer Hans Abrahamsen for his new version of 'Let me tell you' of Ofelia's story from Hamlet (an artistic work by Shakespeare). Congratulations to Hans Abrahamsen.

Billed-Bladet ● Frederik et Mary ● Royals & Style ● PPE Agency ● DR

Nothing like a black lace dress. Mary knows that all too well. She had chosen to wear her old Dolce & Gabbana figure hugging lace dress. She first wore this beautiful dress on a business promotion visit to Italy in November last year, here. Somehow I think it suits her better this time. I can't really tell why, but she looks more comfortable this time.

In Italy Mary embraced the style with purple suede pumps and a matching clutch. I kinda miss that splash of color. Instead she matched the rest of the outfit with black mesh pumps from Gianvito Rossi and her Sergio Rossi clutch. Great pieces of accessories. I wouldn't mind wearing those pumps for a night out. The stunning diamond earrings are old creations from Dulong Fine Jewelry. They come with other pendants as well. She completed her look with an outstanding hairdo and chic makeup.

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● Dolce & Gabbana, here

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

Day 2. Business and cultural promotion in Texas

12  March

During the day

For three days, the Crown Princess is on a business and cultural visit in Austin and Houston, Texas, USA. About now she has attended both an event to promote women leaders, payed a visit to 'Danish Gastronomy - A Michelin experience' and met with Texas' Governor, here.

On Tuesday, March 11, Crown Princess Mary had traveled to Houston. She was warmly welcomed with a meeting with Houstons Mayor, Sylvester Turner at Houston City Hall. What a friendly and smiling man Sylvester Turner. I am sure he was more than proud to welcome the Crown Princess to his city and tell her all about how wonderful it is. As part of the welcoming ceremony she also attended the launch of a collaboration between Houston and Denmark focusing on urban development and climate adaptation. It is all about sharing visions, ideas and technology to be able to withstand climate changes. And really, Crown Princess Mary was in a great spirit. She was all smiles and happy eyes.

Kongehuset ● Royals & Style ● Getty Images ● Billed Bladet ● Frederik et Mary

Embed from Getty Images

Meeting Houstons Mayor at the arrival to Houston Mary had chosen to wear one of her old floral dresses. A dress that comes from Giambattista Valli. She first wore this beautiful dress when the French Presidential couple visited Copenhagen last year, here. Back then she embraced the style by wearing black pointed pumps and a matching box clutch. This year in Houston black had turned into nude accessories instead. Both the ostrich clutch from Naledi Copenhagen and leather pumps from Prada have been seen the previous day.

Once again we got a chance to get a look at her other accessories. Her diamond earrings are an old pair created by Danish Dulong Fine Jewelry. They go way back. Its pendant is removable and can be replaced with different stones. Through the years we have both seen them worn with a diamond pendant, one in coral, rose quartz, etc. Two bracelets worn at the event in Houston are also from Dulong Fine Jewelry. I would not be surprised if pictures would show her golde Cartier bangle as well. I was just not able to find one. Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen made two fo her diamond rings. The third one I have never identified.

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● Giambattista Valli, here

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Rings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Clutch ● Naledi Copenhagen, here

Shoes ● Prada, here

Gala dinner

Crown Princess Mary's first day in Texas was packed from early morning till late in the evening. Her second day wasn't as busy. First she was welcomed by Houstons Mayor, Sylvester Turner. Later she attended the launch of a future collaboration between Houston and Denmark with purpose to share knowledge and solutions on climate changes.

In the evening, the Crown Princess was invited as guest of honor to attend a gala dinner on behalf of her visit. She arrived to Houston Museum of Fine Arts, where the dinner was about to take place. After she was welcomed herself, Crown Princess Mary placed in line and welcomed other guests.

Official representatives and Danish companies working with green energy and pharmaceuticals  and medical equipment also attended the gala dinner along with the Crown Princess.

Kongehuset ● Getty Images ● Billed Bladet ● Royals & Style ● Frederik et Mary

Embed from Getty Images

Mary stunned at the gala dinner. She arrived like Hollywood star in her reused Jesper Høvring gown. It has been two years since we first saw that inducible gown. Do you remember her wearing it when the King and Queen of Belgium visited Copenhagen in 2017, here? Mary had chosen to style her evening gown with black glitter pumps from Pura Lopez and a matching box clutch from Sergio Rossi. She reused the pumps from the previous day.

Cartier created that magnificent golden bangle and Dulong Fine Jewelry made the other one. Stunning pieces. Both earrings, bracelet and ring matched in colour. Purple stones and diamonds are a lovely combo. Never thought these two colours would look good together, but they really do.

Love her curly hairstyle. I often miss these feminine hairstyles, but we rarely sees them. Now we did and it looks beautiful. She even accessorized her hairstyle with, what I believe is a, PICO Copenhagen French hair-comb. I like what I see. Do you?

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● Jesper Høvring, here

Hairpiece ● PICO Copenhagen, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi

Shoes ● Pura Lopez, here