Meeting with Global Partnership for Educatio

26 January 2023

For quite some years, the Crown Princess has sought to combat domestic violence, bullying and loneliness. Also trying to improve, among others, girls and women's health, rights and well-being. 

Children and young people have been in her agenda. Especially, loneliness amongst young people has been a matter of heart for the Crown Princess the last few years as a consequence of the pandemic.

This was not on the paper for her last meeting with CEO of Global Partnership for Education Laura Frigenti. Global Partnership for Education is also know as GPE. They work hard to promote education in collaboration with other relevant partners. Denmark is one of those partners.

CEO Laura Frigenti shared the organization's latest evaluation. An evaluation that estimate that around 244 million children and young people around the world do not go to school. Most of them because they live in some of the world poorest countries suffering from among others significant conflicts, hunger and floods.

The meeting took place at Amalienborg.

 

Mary had chosen a very fine look, when meeting with Laura Frigenti, CEO of  Global Partnership for Education. Everything is a reuse. Even the entire outfit is a reuse. On November 2nd 2017, she inaugurated Nøvling School and attended an annual meeting with school leaders (here). Not much has changed. The simple black WILLOW jacket and that patterned Heartmade Julie Fagerholt dress are a lovely match.

She accessories the outfit with a black leather belt from Celine. A beloved belt worn on a number of different occasions. I think we often forget to praise belts (and hats). Sometimes they make the difference between a complete look and something feels missing.

The fine tortoise-like glasses are from Gucci.

One photo do not show much, but I still recognize those wonderful Rose Quartz earrings custom-made by Dulong Fine Jewelry. Mary was also wearing a couple of golden necklaces. A small medallion and her diamond studded 'F' necklace from Halberstadt.

SHOP THE LOOK

Jacket ● WILLOW, here

Dress ● Heartmade Julie Fagerholt, here

Glasses ● Gucci, here

Belt ● Celine

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Necklace ● Halberstadt, here

Presentation of Hjerteforeningen's and Børnehjertefondens Research Grants 2021

09 November

As patron of more than 30 foundations, organizations, etc. Crown Princess Mary is differently a passioned and busy woman. Two of her patronages are Hjerteforeningen and Børnehjertefonden. So, when the two of them has arranged the presentation of Hjerteforeningen's and Børnehjertefondens Research Grants 2021, Crown Princess Mary also attended the event.

It took place at prestiges Hotel d'Angleterre in Copenhagen. For many years, the Crown Princess has taken part in the presentation of the Research Grants honoring promising projects in the field of cardiovascular disease research.

The Crown Princess Mary warmly welcomed by ambassador for Hjerteforeningen Birthe Kjær. She is a famous Danish singer. On occasion of the presentation, Crown Princess Mary held a speech and thanked all those who have contributed to make it possible throughout the years.

Later, she handed over three research grants. They were given to Professor Henning Bundgaard from Rigshospitalet, assistent professor Per Agger from Aarhus University Hospital and PhD student Flemming Javier Olsen from Herlev and Gentofte Hospital.

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What a beautiful outfit Mary wore at the presentation of Hjerteforeningen's and Børnehjertefondens Research Grants 2021, which took place at Hotel d'Angleterre in Copenhagen. She had chosen one of her old beloved black jackets from WILLOW and a burgundy tweed skirt from Alexander McQueen. A really lovely match to honor autumn.

Mary embraced the look with her golden Cartier bracelet and Sophie Bille Brahe diamond earrings. I have never been that crazy about these earrings, but it seems like Mary is a true fan. She has worn them so many times already and I think she will continue that tendency. The stunning golden leaf brooch is a vintage Emmons brooch. I have a golden leaf brooch myself and they are just great for November-outfits. Do you like wearing brooches? Mary also wore a magnificent oval ring featuring a dark purple stone from Dulong Fine Jewelry. It is unique ring from their Pacific collection (here).

The black Celine belt is also an old goodie. Highly loved by her. Mary master these thin belts with such elegance. It matched her black leather clutch from Quidam and those Gianvito Rossi pumps perfectly.

SHOP THE LOOK

Jacket ● WILLOW, here

Skirt ● Alexander McQueen, here

Belt ● Celine

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Earrings ● Sophie Bille Brahe, here

Brooch ● Emmons, here

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Clutch ● Quidam, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

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UN's international disability day 2018

Monday, December 3rd

Monday afternoon Crown Princess Mary attended UN's international disability day 2018 taking place Handicaporganisationens Hus in Taastrup.

The disability day is an event to gather both danish organisations, collaborators and citizens. The event is a collaboration between Danish Disability Organizations, the Brain Injury Association, the Stroke Association, Sind (the National Association for Mental Health), Rare Diagnoses and the Kidney Association. Crown Princess is patron for every single one of them, which is why she attended as guest of honor. The events focus was centered around more people with a disability getting an education.

The Crown Princess Mary was in a splendid mood both at the arrival and during the event in the Disability Organizations House. She was everywhere that is possible for one person. Thorkild Olesen, Chairman of the Danish Disability Organizations welcomed her at the arrival.

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Getting ready for a day in Taastrup Mary has chosen to wear a mix of reused and new pieces. The first thing that caught my eye is her brand new tweed skirt. What a lovely colour. Would you ever wear red tweed? Think it looks great. I learned that the new skirt is from Alexander McQueen from Heaven who managed to identify it. Mary matched her chic skirt with a simple reused black jacket from WILLOW. It features a few notable stitching, but that's all there is to go for.

She embraced the style by wearing a reused belt as well. I am really troubled with this piece. I don't even know where to look for it. Seems like Mary is loves it very much because she has already worn it quite a few times lately. Both with trousers and skirts; and now on a jacket. Do you like belted jackets? Think it makes any old jacket look brand new. I tried it last year with a black coat of mine and it changes the whole outfit adding a belt. You should try it.

As jewellery Mary dazzled wearing both earrings and a ring from Dulong Fine Jewelry and a golden necklace from Orit Elhanati. Three really beautiful pieces of jewellery. I spotted her black quality leather clutch from Quidam and matching Gianvito Rossi pumps as well. Do you hope for more of these outfits during December?

Jacket ● WILLOW Curved Ponti Jacket

Skirt ● Alexander McQueen Frayed Tweed Midi Skirt

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Delphis

Necklace ● Orit Elhanati The Abyss Necklace

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Luna Ring

Clutch ● Quidam

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 105 Leather Pumps

Day 2. United Nations General Assembly in New York

Monday, September 18th

Et opslag delt af DET DANSKE KONGEHUS (@detdanskekongehus) den 19. Sep 2017 kl. 2:11 PDT

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Her second day in New York on occasions of the United Nations General Assembly was way more busy than the first. In the morning the Crown Princess attended the event 'Deliver for Good: Inspiring SDG Action for Girls and Women'. Here she also gave a speech. Last year the Crown Princess attended the Women Deliver conference, taking place in Copenhagen, as patron. Women Deliver is the worlds largest conference on girls and women's health, rights and well-being. Now she, once again, got the opportunity to meet with other members of the organization. Around noon she gave another opening speech when she was in company with the research center 'International Center for Research on Women'. Before attending the opening of a new Shamballa Jewels flagship store in SoHo, the Crown Princess was present at the launch of UNFPAs new book called #Childmothers. These are only a few of the events she attended during her second day in New York. 

During her second day in New York along with the United Nations General Assembly, Mary dazzled wearing her reused creamy white WILLOW dress purchased a few years back on a visit in Australia. I sense Mary is very much in to black an white this time, right? She embrace the sophisticated and business-like style wearing a pair of pointed python pumps in beige from Gianvito Rossi. Since we saw them the first time, have I been in love with them. This model is so elegant and polish, yet modern and chic. All at once. As jewellery she wore her favourite combination of golden necklaces from Orit Elhanati and Dulong Fine Jewerly as seen here, here and here. Other than a couple of golden necklaces, Mary dazzled wearing her beloved Cartier bracelet along with others from Dulong Fine Jewelry. Love how she manages to wear this many jewellery without getting overdressed. I'd love to feel the same way. Do you have have favourite combo when it comes to jewellery? Later in the afternoon, when she attended the opening of a new Shamballa Jewels flagship store in SoHo, she added her Shamballa Jewels bracelet to the outfit -a piece we have seen multiple times before. The same goes with the nude python pumps from Gianvito Rossi which she, by the way, wore when photographed to Eurowoman in 2016, here. Incredible and breathtaking pictures of the Crown Princess.

Dress: WILLOW Jacquard Stretch and Leather Dress

Earrings: Dulong Fine Jewelry Esme Earrings

Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss Necklace

Necklace: Dulong Fine Jewelry Piccolo Necklace

Bracelet: Cartier Love Bracelet

Bracelet: Dulong Fine Jewelry Esme Bracelet

Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet 27

Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Nude Python Pointed-Toe Pumps

Day 3. Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Wednesday, August 3rd

The Crown Prince couple are present at different event at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The royal couple is accompanied by Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, who brought all four children. Crown Prince Frederik attends because he is member of IOC - the International Olympics Committee.

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Crown Princess Mary at the presentation of LEGO boxes

Only two days away from the official opening ceremony of the Olympics and the Crown Princess joined the presentation of 5,000 LEGO boxes, which were given to 300 different Brazilian schools that are a part of EDI - Institute for Child Development in the Jacarepague shantytown. Of course she didn't hand over all five thousand boxes herself, but some lucky children got the chance to meet the Crown Princess and get a LEGO box.

The Crown Princess was warmly welcome at the arrival and given a beautiful bouquet of flowers. I think it is sincere joy looking at the pictures, when she hand over the toy boxes to some of the youngest pupils. The smile on their faces is precious. She also listened to speeches and watched a concert with the Danish Radio Girls Choir, who is in Brazil along with a delegation of several Danish companies etc., to promote Denmark and Danish values. To me the best part of her visit was when she took time talking and playing with the children, who really enjoyed her company. She was one big smile.

One of her old goodies. A white dream she purchased in Australia couple of years ago when she was ''home'' on an official visit along with her husband. Since then we have seen her in the WILLOW dress a couple of times, here, here. At first I was sure she was wearing one of her white Hugo Boss dresses but now there is no doubt in my mind, when I tell you it's from WILLOW. Especially because of the characteristic white leather belt wrapping her around her waist. Thrilled to see it again, but what makes me even more excited, is the fact that we get to see such a fine and sophisticated dress worn with a pair of ballet flats. Which by the why are new and because of Heaven I know they are from Prada. If you manage to find a close up of her flats, notice the sweet detail on the white cap toe -a bow and fine stitches. The most elegant way, she styled her outfit with golden jewellery from Dulong Fine Jewelry, Cartier and a magnificent Orit Elhanati necklace. I can't ask for more: an incredible dress perfectly accessorized with classy accessories. Think the reason why I really like this outfit is because she showed us how to dress both sophisticated and elegant and at the same time casual.

Dress: WILLOW Jacquard Stretch and Leather Dress
Earrings: Dulong Fine Jewelry Esme Earrings, Big w. Diamonds

Pendant: Dulong Fine Jewelry Globe Pendant

Pendant: Dulong Fine Jewelry Anello Pendant w. Diamonds

Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss Necklace

Bracelet: Dulong Fine Jewelry Anella Pearl Bracelet

Bracelet: Cartier Love Bracelet

Shoes: Prada Rope and White Canvas Cap Toe Ballet Flats

Crown Princess Mary met the Danish swimming team

I dag overværede H.K.H. Kronprinsessen det danske svømmelandsholds træning op til OL. Efterfølgende mødte Kronprinsessen svømmerne og fik taget dette billede. 📸 Kongehuset.

Et billede slået op af DET DANSKE KONGEHUS (@detdanskekongehus) den 3. Aug 2016 kl. 12:11 PDT

Between her two planned visits in Jacarepague shantytown, where she presented some of the 5,000 LEGO boxes and a gala dinner on board on the Training Ship Denmark in the evening. Suddenly pictures appeared everywhere of the Crown Princess visiting the Danish swimming team during one of their training session before the Olympics. Everything I read, is that everyone was so excited and grateful to met the Crown Princess in Brazil. Danish swimmer Lotte Friis (the woman you see above, next to the Crown Princess) is just one of many from the Danish swimming team who have shared picture of the Crown Princess. To me she seemed in a really good mood; smiling and laughing all the time. I think is was a great honor for the team members to met her and glad she took time to visit them. The Danish royal family also shared a photo on Instagram after the training session, here. All relaxed, it looks like she really enjoyed meeting the athletes.

Nothing fancy about Mary when she met the Danish swimming team during their training session. Completely relaxed and casual dress in a polo shirt, knee length shorts and a pair of sneakers. That's what I think is so great about Mary. No matter what she is wearing, she makes her very best appearance. We have already seen Prince Joachim and Princess Marie wearing clothes from the Danish label Vero Moda - they designed the clothes the Danish athletes wear during the Olympics, and now Mary has to. A dark polo shirt. I haven't been able to find the exact model of her navy blue short, but I see they are from Nike. I think I see a bracelet and a pair of earrings but I can't tell you anything more than that. She accessorized the outfit with her black By Malene Birger sneakers.

Blouse: Vero Moda Short Sleeved Polo Shirt

Shorts: Nike

Shoes: By Malene Birger Cinca Sneakers

The Crown Prince couple, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attending gala dinner

Around dinner time the Crown Prince couple, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie were invited to attend gala dinner on board the Training Ship Denmark on occasion of the ships arrival to Brazil. Prince Nikolai and his younger brother Prince Felix also attend the dinner. Along with their father and stepmother, the two boys arrived on board the Training Ship Denmark shortly before the Crown Prince couple was sailed out to the ship, which was docked close to the harbor.

Once again the family was gathered, ready for an outstanding evening in each others company. Imagine what an experience it must have been for both Prince Nikolai and Prince Felix. As patron of the Training Ship Denmark Prince Joachim expressed how proud he was to see the ship in the heart of Brazil at this very moment. So why is a Danish ship in Rio de Janeiro? - of course to promote the Danish maritime industry and the Danish-Brazilian cooperation on education. According to Billed Bladet 40 Danish and 40 Brazilian students are trained to become ship's assistants during the Olympics.

Dinner time. This means we had to wait till around midnight before the dinner was actually taking place because of the time difference. Despite we were forced to wait I wasn't disappointed by what I saw - Mary in a brand new colourful maxi skirt. Etro's exotic and playful design. It was identified by Heaven and Kate. Looks like she is almost flying above ground wearing this skirt. Love the way she matched the colourful maxi skirt with a plain white blouse. Accessorized with her silver lurex cardigan from Ann Taylor making it the perfect evening outfit for a Brazilian dinner on board a ship surround by shiny water, mountains and elegant dressed guests. Like the previous days Mary had chosen several bracelets from among others Orit Elhanati, Dulong Fine Jewelry and Cartier such as a pair of new earrings. These are still not yet identified. The maxi skirt is the reason why I think Mary looked a little more casual than Marie in her dreamy white mid-length dress. Two beautiful dressed women on their way to attend dinner accompanied by handsome husbands and stepsons. More pictures gave me a chance to identified her shoes as her beige peep toe wedges from Tod's. Still, I do not know anything about the new clutch. Looks pretty and perfectly matched everything else, but I can't identify it. 

Skirt: Etro Paisley Printed Maxi Skirt 

Cardigan: Ann Taylor

Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss Necklace
Bracelet: Dulong Fine Jewelry Piccolo Bracelet
Bracelet: Dulong Fine Jewelry Anello w. Diamonds
Bracelet: Cartier Love Bracelet
Shoes: Tod's Suede Peep-Toe Wedges

A Women Deliver event in Copenhagen

Tuesday, September 1st

Crown Princess Mary attended a preparing event with Women Deliver taking place in in the Foreign Ministry, Copenhagen. The Women Deliver 2016 conference is hosted by Denmark next year in May.

The Crown Princess was also invited by Project Everyone to raise a flag as part of the 17 UN global goals.

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Women Deliver is leading in the discussion about girls' and women's rights, well-being and health. They bring voiced together from all over the world to drive progress sexual, maternal, health and rights. They believe that an investment in girls and women benefits the rest of the world. Next year in May Denmark hosts the annual Women Deliver conference with Crown Princess Mary as patron. More than 100 organizations and companies will be gathered to attend the conference. Around 2 pm. the Crown Princess arrived to Christianshavn, in Copenhagen, to raise a flag with the text "5 Gender Equality" featuring the symbol of men and women. The number 5 stands for UN's 17 global goals. Goal number 5 = equality. The Women Deliver conference is the largest in the world to take care of girl's and women's rights, health and well-being. Clearly, these are still issues we need handle. I my opinion the Crown Princess is the perfect spooks person for the Women Delivers missions, goals and visions. Her work with, among others, the Mary Foundation, other national and international organizations; she has lots of knowledge to share. The Crown Princess has been working with violence, human rights, poverty etc. All of this could be some of the reasons why she want to be a part of Women Deliver. Because Women Deliver is an international organization with global attention, the Crown Princess gave a speech in English with a smile on her lips but also with a strength in her voice to make it clear how important it is to pursue these 17 goals.

After raising the "5 Gender Equality"-flag, the Crown Princess along with many others, participated the Women Deliver 2016 Conference inspiration meeting in Eigtveds Pakhus -a part of the Foreign Ministry. Here she also gave a speech. Apparently, the Crown Princess described Women Deliver as "a game changing forum". And that is really what it is.

Standing there in her creamy white WILLOW dress and high Christian Louboutin pumps, everybody listened to hear her claim and solid voice when she held the speech. Immediately, I recognized her fitted dress; a dress purchased in Australia on a official visit there back in 2013, here. The reused beige Christian Louboutin pumps gave her outfit a classy and stylish touch. A polish look with not a single disturebans. As other accessory she had chosen to wear a pair of white pearl earrings from Marianne Dulong, seen at multiple other occasions such as with the golden twisted Orit Elhanati necklace. Looking more closely I realized that she was also wearing a ring which we have seen before, but a piece I have never been able to identify. The style reminds me of Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, but I do not know anything for sure. Mary also wore a brand new Marianne Dulong bracelet, as well as one from Charlotte Wæhrens. When attending the inspiration meeting with Women Deliver later on, she appeared with the lovely brown Ralph Lauren bag. I know I'll never be able to afford one myself, but I would really like to have something similar. 

Dress: WILLOW Jacquard Stretch and Leather Dress

Earrings: Marianne Dulong
Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss Necklace
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Grand Pacific
Bracelet: Charlotte Wæhrens Rainbow Bracelet w. Saphires

Bag: Ralph Lauren Soft Ricky Bag

Shoes: Christian Louboutin Decollete 100mm Leather Pumps in Beige

LæseLeg with the Mary Foundation

November, 26th

Photo @Agnés Colbert

Crown Princess Mary visited the kindergarden Troldehøj in Helsingør because of the Mary Foundation's project Reading Games (LæseLeg) which is used in the kindergarden.

What is Reading Games / LæseLeg?
Reading Games / LæseLeg is a educational materials that strengthen children's language and self-confidence by actively involving them in reading stories. The project was launched in 2011 developed by the Mary Foundation. Today over 900 different institutions uses the project which aims to involve children from the age 3-6 years old. You find more information on the project here.  

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It was a very proud Crown Princess and chairman of the Mary Foundation who arrived to Helsingør  to spend some hours with Troldehøje kindergarden and its children. The kindergarten is just one of the 500 new users of LæseLeg the last year. The project is created to improve children's language and social interaction. Troldehøje kindergarden is a perfect example of who the project can help the children. 

Mary was invited to attend some of the children's creative activities which is a essential part of LæseLeg such as visualizing the words through pictures. Right from the arrival Mary was down on the floor to talk with the kids and with great excitement they told her about all the things they had made and showed her their drawings. Before she took the time to focus on the children she spoke about how our language develop when we play. It's a completely other way to learn but most children find it much easier to learn through plays. She expressed her concern for the children who have only a very little language translations of it most often stands in the way of other socialization. Such as Mary, did Helle Østergaard CEO of the Mary Foundation reminded everybody about the importance of the work that Troldehøje do to the children by working with their language and vocabulary. Language can be an obstacle when they get older, this can be prevented by doing something about the problem before it actually becomes a problem, which Social-, children- and Integration Minister also emphasized the importance of. 

At last Mary expressed how happy she was to see such progress and how Troldehøj works intensively to help the kids as much as possible. Before Mary had some time on her own, some parts of LæseLeg were demonstrated which she watched with great interest along with the Mayor of Helsingør Johannes Hecht-Nielsen, language tutor Jette Løntoft and Social-, children- and Integration Minister. To all kids excitement did Hr. Skæg (a figure from a Danish children broadcast) also attend and entertained by reading a book.

Photo @Agnés Colbert

Four words to describe her outfit: grey business looks rocks! She defied the Danish weather and had bare legs under the stunning grey, new, lace skirt. That kind of skirt we see everywhere on the catwalk, especially with the shorter petticoat. Even though Mary wear trends we see right now everywhere, she wear it like the was the one who invented it. The pencil skirt is a true classics, as a lace pencil skirt it's super chick. The style reminds me a lot of Danish Heartmade by Julie Fagerholt or Dolce & Gabbana because they often uses lace in their designs. The new black jacket gave the look a touch of attitude and is perfect for a November day. The jacket has been identified as WILLOW.

I wouldn't mind look like this at work and with the grey patent belt perfectly matching her Rupert Sanderson pumps, in the same colour, she rocked a day in grey! Grey is one of my favourite colours to wear in the fall and winter because of my blond hair. Not to forget her pumps are not new, she has worn the a several different occasions before this one but it took me forever to identify them. Now I'm sure I have the right designer. I don't know if you can go crazy of a pair of earrings? -well I can. I absolutely adore her new Marianne Dulong earrings featuring the little pendant. Those I have linked you down below aren't quite the same because the pendant are different but I'm sure they are from Dulong. I think she wore her Shamballa Jewels bracelet as well. You see her hairstyle on the picture above where you might also get a glimpse of the new golden earrings. Once again I want to thanks Agnés Colbert for letting me share her amazing photos with all of you!

Jacket: WILLOW Curved Ponti Jacket

Earrings: Marianne Dulong Catena Earrings DKK 3,400

Shoes: Rupert Sanderson
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle Pink Diamond Pavé

Day 5: Official State Visit in Australia

October, 28th

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary have stayed in Australia now for five days. They have attended activities on occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House designed by the Danish architect Jørn Utzon forty years ago. 

Program:

• 11:00 am. The couple were present of the presentation of the Export Association Diploma & His Royal Highness Prince Henrik's Medal of Honour
• 11:45 am. They participated in a business lunch with Danish Industries (Dansk Indutri) as host in the Opera House.
• 8:00 pm. The royal couple were present at The Crown Prince Couple's Prizes 2013 which took place in the Opera House. 
• 9:40 pm. Official photos were taken of the winners with the royal couple from Denmark

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Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary during their last day in Australia

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So this was the last day the couple was in Australia. Their last day was to me as amazing as all the other four. But we still have one day left to talk about and I think it has to be one of the best of course because of the award show in the evening. It was a special show and unique it took place abroad Denmark. Before we can talk about the award show I think we should take a look at how they send their last day. In the morning Frederik and Mary attended the presentation of the Export Association diploma and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik's Medal of Honour. It was the Crown Prince who handed over the medallion to General Manager at ECCO Shoes Pacific Pty, Morten Lauge. With the Crown Prince couple and the politician Marianne Jelved a picture was taken which you see above. Around 45 minutes after the presentation they were headed to attend  a business lunch hosted by Danish Industry (Dansk Industri) which took place in the Sydney Opera House. What a place to have lunch, right? I wouldn't mind trying that. Well, maybe one day.

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You know I love to talk about Mary's outfits, she is always a source of inspiration to me which I think she is to you as well. It is not easy for me to describe why I like her style so much but I think it's because of her confidence, the sense of quality of her clothes and how she always 'plays' with her style. Sometimes it's classic and sometimes it's more minimalistic and edgy. No doubt that the day before yesterdays outfit was the perfect business-look. Simple and elegant in a brand new WILLOW dress identified by by Sarah. Thank you so much for your help with the dress! I just found out that Mary actually bought this dress at a shopping trip the same day in a WILLOW store in Sydney. And why wait? I love that she wears her newly purchased jacquard stretch dress. Styled with Marianne Dulong jewellery and Christian Louboutin pumps she could wear this any time, at any event. I wonder if the curry cardigan is the same as she wore last year at the gathering at Gråsten Castle? Worn with the colourful Free People maxi dress. And of course she wore her Carlend Copenhagen clutch matching the cardigan beautifully! 

Dress: WILLOW Jacquard Stretch and Leather Dress

Earrings: Marianne Dulong

Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Catena

Clutch: Carlend Copenhagen AICHA DKK 8,500

Shoes: Christian Louboutin Décolleté 100mm Leather Pumps in Beige

Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary: The Crown Prince Couple’s Prizes 2013

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Finally the time has arrived when Frederik and Mary attended The Crown Prince Couple's Prizes 2013! Something I have been looking forward to since the last one, last year.  The Crown Princes Couple's Prizes was established in 2004 as a wedding gift to Frederik and Mary and was first presented in 2005. This was a gift from the Bikuben Foundation (Bikubenfonden). Until 2009 the award had another name: The Crown Prince Couple's Cultur Prize and then it was changed to the current name. At the same time, in 2009, the numbers of prizes was expanded from one to four, three different categories. The award show is always broadcasted live on the Australian TV station SBS 1 and the Danish DR1, which means both nationalities had the chance to watch the show -I did. But 2013 isn't just a normal year because this year it's the first time the show take place abroad Denmark. The award show is a window into a world of art, music and artistic work. Creative artists from a wide range of work. The purpose of the Royal Couple Pricing is to highlight and recognize the extraordinary
performance in the Danish culture and social work. During the evening over DKK 1,1 million were handed over to new talents on the stage in front of 1,000 evening-dressed guests. Four prizes were were presented by the royal couple on the stage. You see them all down below. I don't know if you watched the show last night but I was overwhelmed by the entertainment as well as the presentations, and the winners speeches. Such a wonderful show. One little funny thing to mention what happened during the evening: Mary was about the give her speech to one of the winners in English of course when she switched to Danish. Like everybody else Mary just laughed at switched to English again. This was a brilliant moment from the evening, watch it if you can find it.

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The Crown Prince Couple's Cultur Prize/Kronprinsparrets Kulturpris

The Cultur Prize is given to a Danish, Faroese and Greenlandic artist or artists who have made an extraordinary performance and who can expect such and achievement in the future as well, nationally and internationally. The winner/winners are also given DKK 50,000. 

The Cultur Prize winners are: The people behind Forbrydelsen and Borgen which are two Danish series

The Crown Prince Couple's Social Prize/Kronprinsparrets Sociale Pris

The Couples Social Prize goes to a private, public or voluntary organization, association or institution which have designed a innovative and creative program/project or initiative for the benefit of a socially vulnerable or marginalized group in Denmark or Greenland. The program/project gets DKK 500,000. 

The winner is: the Danish organization Natteravnen

The Crown Prince Couple's Stardust Prizes/Kronprinsparrets StjernedryspriserThese Stardust Prizes are given in recognition of a innovative, younger Danish, Faroese and Greenlandic artists who have shown the courage to break new ground in their artistic world which has been innovative and uncompromising in their artistic exploration. The winners are also given DKK 50,000.

The winners are: Violinist Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen & musician MØ (Karen Marie Ørsted)

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I think I am in love with her look from the award show! I was so happy to see her in that stunning Ole Yde gown again. Makes me happy just to look at it. Frederik was looking very handsome in his classic black and white suit wearing a black bow tie. The perfect evening dress coat for a man and with Mary next to him, they balanced beautifully. Mary was so feminine in the layered dress featuring only one shoulder. I'm sure you remember this isn't the first time we have seen it because back in 2009, five years ago, when Frederik and Mary visited Vietnam accompanied by Queen Margrehte and Prince Henrik she wore her Ole Yde creation for the first time at a return dinner. At that time she wore it with a black sequin clutch, a side chignon done by the Queens hairdresser and white pearl earrings. The only thing similar was the clutch and the black Prada pumps. At this years award show Mary wore the gorgeous Ole Lynggaard earrings as well as other jewelry's from the same designer, here I need to mention that her new black bracelet was identified by What Crown Princess Mary Wore and Pernille. Thanks to both of you! Her hair was done beautifully in a low chignon with a twist on top. There are so many wonderful details to look at. She is like a real princess!

Well, this was the last event on the last day. Frederik and Mary have spend five days in Australia which we have followed closely. I really enjoyed the visit. They have experienced everything from gala events, business dinners, exhibitions and destroyed houses. Hope I was able to give you the best and most interesting news from the trip. Take care and have fun till next time!

Dress: Ole Yde One Shoulder Dress

Earrings: Ole Lynggaard Gipsy Earrings DKK 51,900

Ring: Ole Lynggaard Lotus 14K Gold w. Moonstone DKK 63,900

Bracelet: Ole Lynggaard Diamond

Shoes: Prada Black Satin Pumps