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. I have never had the chance to identify the jacket. 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?

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

Dag 2. A visit to Kenya

Wednesday, November 28th

In secrecy Crown Princess Mary traveled to Kenya accompanies by Minister of Development, Ulla Tørnæs. The two of them arrived on Tuesday in Kalama, here. It was all unannounced because of terrorist threat in the country. Visiting Kenya is all about promoting girls and women's rights, well-being, health and economic independence through local organisations and projects. Among others, the Crown Princess and Minister of Development visited the organisation Northern Rangelands Trust that are supported by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA).

On her second and last day in Kenya Crown Princess Mary visited Nairobi. Here she and Minister of Development, Ulla Tørnæs attended the launch of a new campaign by Women Deliver. The campaign is called 'Deliver for Good' and work to improve equality and bettering chances for girls and women in Kenya. Crown Princess Mary has on numerous occasions been involved in the work Women Deliver. The launch of Women Deliver's latest projects took place at Radisson Blu Hotel. Like she had all the time in the world, she walked around the conference room and listened carefully to everything she was told. Impressive how she manages to be present the way she is.

After the big lunch Crown Princess Mary switched location and visited the Kibera Slum. She was given the chance to visit Action Foundation. The organisation support children, young people and mothers with handicaps - support them to a better life. Even though this organisation do what they do best hundreds of miles from where I live; it makes me proud that the world has such organisations.

The Crown Princess also met with Elizabeth Okumu. She has created a mentor program for young mothers and their children. This programs teaches about sexual health and reproductive rights.

I bet the Crown Princess had two very emotional and educational days in Kenya. Or at least that is my impression after having seen her photos and read her statements shared on the royal family's Instagram, here, here, here. You find all of it here.

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Day 1. A visit to Kenya

Tuesday, November 27th

Crown Princess Mary surprised all of us when she suddenly showed up in Kalama in Kenya on Tuesday. The visit had been kept a secret till yesterday because of the terrorist threat in the country. The Crown Princess was accompanied by Minster of Development, Ulla Tørnæs on the two days visit. Visiting Kenya primarily had one focus, to promote girls and women's well-being, rights and economic independence through different local projects and organisation.

Along with the Minster of Development she was warmly welcomed with singing and dancing at the arrival to Kalama in Samburu Country. They were met by lots of happy faces and with welcoming words. What I have been able to find out, then the two of them also visited the Kalama Conservancy. At the conservancy Crown Princess Mary had the chance to met some of the local women who benefited from Danish support. With that support they have been able to created their sustainable businesses.

Gender equality is what this two days visit was all about. Something the Crown Princess has been working on to improve for years now. Especially by focusing on girls and women's rights, health and well-being. She and Minister of Development, Ulla Tørnæs, also visited the organisation Northern Rangelands Trust that are supported by DANIDA - Danish International Development Agency.

During the visit in Kalama on Tuesday, her and Minister of Delvelopment seemed to had a great time. They were both (quickly) dressed properly in traditional African dresses including colourful headpieces and beadwork. Simply a wonderful sight. The colourful clothes covered her light blue button-down shirt, beige trousers and matching sneakers. With sunnies she protected her eye from the sun and carried her belongings in a tote bag.

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The Crown Prince Couple's Prizes 2018

Saturday, November 24th

Finally it is time for the Crown Prince Couple to hand over 'the Crown Prince Couple's Prizes 2018'. The show was broadcasted live on Danish television on Sunday evening. This year it took place in Musikkens Hus in Aalborg. 'The Crown Prince Couple's Prizes' has been handed over by the couple since 2004 in collaboration with Bikuben Foundation.

Earlier, the couple visited 'Kunsten' Museum of Modern Art in Aalborg, here. Visiting 'Kunsten' was part of the couples show in the evening.

Every year the Crown Prince Couple help to honor both foundations, organisations, upcoming designers and artists, etc. The prizes are given to organisations, artists, etc. that provides an extraordinary effort in the field of culture and social work in Denmark. Four prizes were handed over during the show: The Crown Prince Couples Social Prize was given to Association of Greenlandic Children. Author Kim Leine received the Crown Prince Couples Culture Prize. The Crown Prince Couples Cultural Stardust Prize went to film director Annika Berg. Fundamentet in Aarhus was given the Crown Prince Couples Social Stardust Prize. Congratulations to all the winners.

And the show was just great. Last year Crown Prince Frederik acted host for a few minutes, here. This year Kåre Quist (host) and Stéphanie Surrugue (hostess) were a little late for the show - intentionally, and the Crown Prince Couple decided to welcomed everyone. A wonderful way for the show to begin. As time goes by, it has finally become their show. Can't wait till next year to see what they come up with. During the show two smaller interviews were shown - first the Crown Princess visiting Association of Greenlandic Children and then Crown Prince Frederik visiting author Kim Leine. You find them embedded below.

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At the show Mary showed up at Musikkens Hus in Aalborg wearing a brand new white dress. It features golden dots on the top part of the dress and a belt. In fact I was right about her new dress being from a Danish Designer. Actually bridal designer Maria Fekih created Mary's evening dress. I learned about its identify from Heaven, who managed to find it. Originally it does not come with a belt. To me it makes the dress a bit less bridal.

At the arrival she wore her old white Prada coat. I am not sure it was worn to keep warm because she was wearing it over her shoulders. If it was intended to keep her warm she failed. That white pieces can't really keep anything warm with the weather we have in Denmark at the moment.

Mary embraced her stunning evening look with the most incredible accessories - especially jewellery. The golden earrings with hundreds of diamonds are made by talented Dulong Fine Jewelry. They also created two of the worn bracelets. You find them identified below. I also noticed her golden Cartier bangle. One more piece of jewellery that caught my attention, is that huge ring on her right hand. To me it looks like a square cut yellow stone surrounded by white diamonds. I would really like to get my hands on a closeup picture.

To match the rest of her look, she wearings a Judith Leiber clutch and (of course) golden glitter pumps from Gianvito Rossi. Hairstyle and makeup are also worth yet another stare. Simply gorgeous and outstanding look.

Coat ● Prada
Dress ● Maria Fekih Esther

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Kharisma Supernova
Bracelet ● Cartier Love Bracelet
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Balloon Bracelet
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Esme Bracelet

Clutch ● Judith Leiber

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi Metallic Glitter Pumps