Day 1. Official state visit to Japan

Sunday, October 8th


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-Arrival-
Time is up. We do not have to wait any longer for the Crown Prince couple to go to Japan on their official state visit. Don't know about you, but this is something I have been looking forward to in a very long time. It is not the first time the Danish couple visits Japan. Back in 2015 the couple had their first official visit in Japan, here. This year the Japanese Crown Prince couple visit Denmark -a memorable visit, here. This time the Crown Prince couple will stay in Japan from October 8-12th where they are at the forefront of a business- and cultural promotion. It is also a part of a celebration of diplomatic relations between Japan and Denmark throughout 150 years. At the arrival Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were warmly welcomed by the Japanese Crown Prince and Crown Princess. To me it looks like it was a happy reunion for the two couple's to meet again. 

Already at the arrival Mary showed us a high standard for what to expect in the next couple of days during the visit. She stepped out of the car wearing a brand new multi colour coat, which appears to be from YDE Copenhagen (SS16). It was identified by Heaven. She embrace a chic outfit by wearing a white silk blouse found at Britt Sisseck (AW15), here, and slim black trousers, a combination I am pretty sure we have seen on one occasion before this. Actually with a similar coat, from the same designer as at the arrival. Do you recall the event I am talking about? Earlier this year she attended Copenhagen Fashion Week 2017 where was dressed in a white blouse and black trousers, here. To me it looks like the exact same outfit. This time, in Japan, looks just as great as the first time. Don't you think? Any of them you like better? She accessorized her chic and very modern-looking outfit with mesh-paneled suede pumps from Gianvito Rossi. Wonder if she was also wearing earrings and a couple of bracelets as well? -a combo we have seen a lot lately. No doubt that I am going to wear something similar to this outfit tomorrow.

Blouse: Britt Sisseck White Pusy Bow Blouse
Coat: YDE Copenhagen Multicolour Coat
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Black Meshpaneled Suede Pumps



-Denmark Festival & Walkathon-
The Crown Princess couple attended their second, out of three, events around noon in Toyosu Park, Tokyo. The event the Danish royal couple attended is Denmark Festival & Walkathon made in collaboration of ECCO Japan (shoes) and Novo Nordisk (medicine). Simply wonderful to see the couple together for this event in Tokyo. They make a great working team and both of them really seemed to enjoy every single moment of the festival and the following Walkathon -a 5.7 km. walk, which they participated. Walkathon is a walk held by ECCO each year to collect money for the Heart Association and SOS Børnebyerne. As part of the Walkathon, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary handed over charity donations to two NGO winners. Several Danish companies participated the festival such as the royal couple did, who got a change to meet each during the first day of this official state visit. Overall, the festival focuses on Denmark and Danish lifestyle. Also with with focus on the diplomatic relations between Denmark and Japan, which celebrate 150th anniversary this year.

Attending the event in Toyosu Park made Mary change clothes twice, which is rather unusual. I see why she did but it is just not something we see very often. Usually she makes one clothes-changing during a day o an official visit. So far, she had already change twice and there is a dinner as well in the evening. When the couple first arrived to the Denmark Festival she was dressed in one of her reused white blouses from Isabel Marant and what I believe is a pair of new blue trousers. Actually, I think it makes a great look. The brown Chloé cross-body bag she has worn a several other occasions. As with the bag, her new nude ballet flats has been found, by Kate, at Chloé. She managed to find that close-up I didn't find. Mary had accessorized her relaxed outfit with jewellery from both Dulong Fine Jewelry and, what I believe, is an Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen ring. I also got a glimpse of a pair of sunglasses. At first I thought it was her old leopard sunglasses from Dolce & Gabbana, but the most I look at them I think these are new, here. A lovely outfit with great potential.

The third outfit she showed of was also at the festival. She changed from ballet flats to new ECCO sneakers. From one white blouse to another. Mary matched a white t-shirt with her beige Ralph Lauren trousers worn the first time earlier this year at an Free of Bullying event. So them Mary and her husband participated the 5.7 km. Walkathon she was perfectly dressed in a practical outfit. But no complete outfit without a few accessories, which is probably why Mary had chosen to wear a cap from Cavalleris Toscana, her brown cross-body bag from Chloé, sunglasses  and jewellery from Cartier and Dulong Fine Jewelry. Do you have any favourite outfits so far? Personally, I think I will go with her second look -the white Isabel Marant blouse and new Chloé ballet flats.

Outfit No. 1
Blouse: Isabel Marant White Lace Blouse
Bracelet: Cartier Love Bracelet

Outfit No. 2
Cap: Cavalleria Toscana
Trousers: Ralph Lauren Ansly Cargo Pants
Bracelet: Cartier Love Bracelet
Bracelet: Dulong Fine Jewelry Esme
Shoes: ECCO Biom Amrap

Ideas for identification
Ring: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands Ring


-Dinner-
In the evening Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were invited to a dinner at the Danish Embassy in Tokyo. The dinner was hosted by Ambassador Freddy Savne and his wife Lise Frederiksen. According to the official program the Crown Prince couple got the chance to enjoy some art at the Embassy lent from State Art Foundation. Unfortunately, no picture have been published nor have I been able to find any reference mentioning the dinner. So, I assume it was a more private event. 
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Reception for the Crown Princess Mary Scholarship winners

Thursday, October 5th

Crown Princess Mary hosted a reception taking pace at Amalienborg, Frederik VIIIs palace on occasion of the Crown Princess Mary Scholarship 2017. The reception was in honor of the six Danish students who received the royal scholarships, which are handed over to two Australian exchange students, such as Danish students, each year since 2004. The scholarship was a gift from University of Copenhagen on occasion of the Crown Prince couple's wedding in 2004 and gives the Crown Princess the opportunity to show her interest in the world's future. In May she attended the presentation of the two Australian winners -Avril Jane Francis and Thomas Patrick Lynch, here. Accompanied by Wayne Goninon from the Department of Community Engagement & Partnerships at the University of Tasmania, the Crown Princess warmly welcomed the six Danish winners of the scholarship one by one in the rooms of Frederik VIIIs palace. Making the day even more special, all six winners were photographed with the Crown Princess and Wayne Goninon.



It is October and colours have changed. It's time to embrace burgundy, mustard, navy blue, grey and emerald green. We rarely get to see Mary wear yellow/mustard, which is really a shame. I managed to find most of occasions,  here, here, here, here & here. Any of you who would love to see her wear this wonderful colour more often? At the reception she hosted on Thursday this wish came true. She was beautifully dressed in a brand new mustard silk-satin blouse and navy blue midi skirt. I learned form Heaven that both new pieces are from Roksanda. Mary has worn this designers clothes on one other occasion in 2016 when she attended another reception for the Danish Maritime Forum, here. I would really like to see more clothes on Mary from Roksanda -looks great on her. Can't wait to see how she is going to style each new piece with the rest of her wardrobe. She embraced a magnificent look by wearing a couple of golden bracelets from, among others, Cartier and new drop earrings. These earrings I haven't managed to identify just yet. So, please let me know if you have any ideas. We get a glimpse of her shoes as well. It is a pair of navy blue pointed pumps from... Gianvito Rossi.

Bracelet: Cartier Love Bracelet
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi
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Opening of the Danish Parliament 2017

Tuesday, October 3rd


Each year on the first Tuesday in October, the Danish parliament are gathered to celebrate the beginning of new year for the Parliament. The traditions goes way back, such as the fact that members of the Danish royal family attend the opening -because that is what it is; the opening of the Danish Parliament. As usual the opening took place at Christiansborg castle in Copenhagen. Members of the Parliament arrived one by one followed by six royal family members. First Princess Benedikte, the Queen's sister, then Prince Joachim and his wife Princess Marie who were followed by the Crown Prince couple and last the Queen herself arrived shortly before noon. Both Princess Benedikte, Princess Marie, Crown Princess Mary and Queen Margrethe were welcomed with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Inside the Parliament hall the Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen was about to give the annual speech. The royal family members watched it all from their balcony to the right of the Prime Minister.

I tend to say 'of course' did Mary wear something spectacular at the opening of the Parliament. I rarely get disappointed of what she is wearing at the opening -some outfit's I like better than others, but else... At this years event she was dressed in her reused Claes Iversen coat featuring the most incredible details. Just look at the fabric and the way it beautifully opens and closes because of the design. I have heard several different opinions about the colour. To me it is differently blue. What colour do you see? As I mentioned, Mary has worn the coat on one other occasion before the opening on Tuesday. It was in March 2017 when the Belgium King Philippe and his wife Queen Mathilde visited Denmark on an official state visit with Queen Margrethe as hostess, here. Beautifully she matched her dreamy coat with purple accessories from both Jane Taylor (hat), Carlend Copenhagen (clutch) and suede gloves. We even got to see that stunning brooch again as worn last year on occasions of King Carl Gustaf's 70th birthday, here. Do you remember it? She probably has worn it more than once, such as with the Orit Elhanati necklace, Dulong Fine Jewelry bracelet and nude pointed Prada pumps. Even her red nail polish matched her bouquet.

I would also like to make a short comment on what her sister-in-law wore during the annual opening. Princess Marie's outfit remind me so much of what Mary wore last year, here. Thought I know Marie  wore a coat and Mary a skirt and peplum. Still, I see resemblance in the two outfits. Maybe the colour combo? Or perhaps the hat?

Coat: Claes Iversen
Earrings: Hartmann's
Hat: Jane Taylor Shell
Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss Necklace
Bracelet: Dulong Fine Jewelry Piccolo Bracelet
Clutch: Carlend Copenhagen Vanessa Original Croco
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Instagram: Soon going to Japan

Monday, October 2nd


On Sunday the Crown Prince couple are headed off to Japan on an official visit. The visit takes place from 8-12th October on occasion of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Japan, focusing on business and culture, here. The Crown Prince couple are accompanied by 55 Danish companies. Final things were discussed on Monday along with the Japanese ambassador to Denmark, Toshiro Suzuki. The meeting between the Crown Prince couple and Toshiro Suzuki took place at Frederik VIIIs palace in Copenhagen. A photo has been posted on the Danish royal family's Instagram showing the three of them in a relaxed conversation, enjoying a cop of coffee.

We also got a glimpse of what Mary was wearing during the meeting or the one half of her outfit to be more precise. I was so sure she wore a dusty blue blouse, until I found the model at Hugo Boss, here. It turns out it is more grey than blue. What colour did you see? I wonder if she could be wearing a pair of black trousers with this new blouse? -which would be a great match to her glasses and girly-nail polish.
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