Day 1. Official visit to Nigeria

June 24, 2025

"The 10 Million Safer Births Initiative"

Queen Mary paid an official visit to Nigeria from June 24 to 25th. She was accompanied by the Danish Minister of Education and Research, Christina Egelund. The visit is based on the Danish Government's "Africa Strategy" and focused on the Danish-Nigerian cooperation in both culture, healthcare and business.

The Queen and Christina Egelund were jointed by, among others, the Nigerian Minister of Women's Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim at "The 10 Million Safer Births Initiative"-event taking place at the Maitama District Hospital in Abuja.

I simply love when Mary is wearing colors - especially colorful and printed dresses. This is why I adore the La DoubleJ dress so much. She first wore it when visiting Fiji in 2023. Back then she wore it with nude python pumps but this time, Mary had chosen brown mules from Malone Souliers to match the dress. I kinda like that.

A closer look reveal her wearing beautiful golden earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry and a custom-made golden ring. Also mastered by Dulong Fine Jewelry. Love how her soft brown curly hair matched the shoes in color. Has her hair been dyed more light brown?

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Dress ● La DoubleJ

Belt ● Max Mara

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Shoes ● Malone Souliers

A day in Abuja

Later that day Minister of Education and Research Christina Egelund accompanied Queen Mary when attending a meeting with Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. The meeting took place at State House - the Presidential Villa.

The two of them then visited the Danish ambassador's residence in Nigeria followed by a visit at MeCaht Crisis Center - a center for young women who have been exposed to human trafficking.

Her choice in clothes is outstanding! So far we have seen everything I adore: colors and prints. When meeting the Nigerian President and First Lady at the State House she changed to a bright red blouse from Jesper Høvring and a stunning floral printed Paul & Joe skirt. The pleating's are wonderful. Love how "light" this outfit looks. 

Mary embraced the style with simple python pumps from Gianvito Rossi. Think it is her most beloved pair of shoes.

Her beautiful white South Sea pearl earrings goes way back in time. They are created by Danish Dulong Fine Jewelry. So is her custom-made golden ring. Mary's necklace is rather new. It has been identified as a Louise Grønlykke design.

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Blouse ● Jesper Høvring

Skirt ● Paul & Joe

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Reception at The Nordic Abuja

Queen Mary and Christian Egelund, Minister of Education and Research attended a reception at The Nordic Abuja in the evening after a long day in Abuja. She gave a speech on occasion of the reception.

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I never been a huge fan of this dress. Think it is the silhouette that doesn't really attracts me. Mary first wore it at a business promotion visit in Sweden in 2017. Back then she also accessorized it with a black leather belt from Isabel Marant. I like the fact that she re-wore an outfit with a few other pieces of accessories.

Her beautiful curly hair was embellished with a new hair comb from talented Ellen Hunter. I really like how she matched white pearl earrings from Annikat with this specific hair comb and amazing pearl ring from Dulong Fine Jewelry.

Still haven't decided whether or not I like (or dislike) this model of shoes from Malone Souliers. What is your opinion? Mary wore brand new ones in black. The design is a collaboration between Malone Souliers and Philosophy (by Alberta Ferretti). 

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Dress ● Altuzarra

Hair comb ● Ellen Hunter (new)

Belt ● Isabel Marant

Earrings ● Annikat

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Shoes ● Malone Souliers x Philosophy (new)

Greenland's National Day

June 21, 2025

It is 40 years since the Greenlandic flag was raised for the first time. That special day was celebrated on Greenland's National Day.

The King and Queen share a little note on social media on occasion of the National Day:

"We send our warmest greetings to all the Greenlandic people and wish everyone a good day – in town, village and wherever else you mark the day." - King Frederik & Queen Mary

Grand opening of "Kongebarn"

June 20, 2025

Crown Prince Christian accompanied his parents at the grand opening of a new exhibition "Kongebarn" at Koldinghus in Kolding.

The exhibition open doors to the life of royal childhood from the time of Christian IV till today. Kongebarn (Royal Child) invites: "Children and adults (...) into a lively and playful story about royal children and the traditions, values ​​and dreams that have shaped generations of Danish princes and princesses". The exhibition focuses on knowledge trough play, learning and interactive communication.

King Frederik, Queen Mary and Crown Prince Christian were given a guided tour around the new exhibition at Koldinghus. Among the objects on display are Christian IV's travel clock and historical toy cannons.

Never before seen art by Crown Prince Christian, Princess Josephine and Princess Vincent are also on display.

What a beautiful dress Mary wore at the opening of the new exhibition at Koldinghus in Kolding! This new ME+EM dress is most incredible. The color is outstanding and the darker lace is simply wonderful. I am very much in love with the silhouette. Do you like Mary's new dress?

I like the idea of nude/soft pink shoes with this dress but I am not quite sure these are the right color for me. Nevertheless, I am fond of her Valentino sling-backs. Somehow they match the colors really well.

I am very interested in knowing more about her golden ring. It looks new to me but I can't say for sure. I have only seen blurry photos. Mary's white South Sea pearl earrings are old ones created by Dulong Fine Jewelry. She could be wearing a golden bangle from the same designer.

Pay attention to her hair and makeup. It completes her outfit beautifully! 

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Dress ● ME+EM (new)

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Shoes ● Valentino

Day 3. Official visit to the Faroe Islands

Eiði

June 13, 2025

King Frederik, Queen Mary and Princess Josephine have visited the islands of Tórshavn, Vágur, Fámjin, Tvøroyi as part of an official visit to the Faroe Islands. The tree days visit is hosted by Attorney General Aksel V. Johannesen.

On June 13th, the three of them docked with Dannebrog in Eiði. The King and Queen were pleased to meet the artists Sigrun Gunnarsdóttir. Sigrun is born and raised in Eiði. Her art is created with inspiration from the Faroese nature and culture.

The royal couple were then welcomed in Vaglið by the Mayor of Eiði. He introduced the them to the city council and gave a welcoming speech. King Frederik and Queen Mary also enjoyed lunch at Hólmhúsið.

Did you know that Mary's Strenesse jacket goes back to 2005 and is part of a pants suit? She first wore it in public in 2006 when visiting Kiel. When visiting Eiði Mary styled the jacket with a checkered Ralph Lauren skirt. It was first seen in 2018. I kinda like the skirt but I am not sure it goes well with the jacket. What do you think?

She accessorized the outfit with beloved golden Dulong Fine Jewelry earrings and a matching custom-made ring also crafted by Dulong Fine Jewelry. Her smashing black heeled boots are reused from Gianvito Rossi. I really want a pair of boots like these. Maybe brown leather.

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Jacket ● Strenesse

Skirt ● Ralph Lauren

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Hiking in Eiðiskollur

North of Eiði lies the mountain Eiðiskollur. King Frederik, Queen Mary and Princess Josephine hiked Eiðiskollur. The mountain is a 343-meter-high rock formation which offered a magnificent view of the landscape.

On their trip to Eiðiskollur they found a few fjallabrúður - a unique mountain flower, which is also seen in Queen Mary's national costome.

Hiking around Eiði Mary had chosen the perfect outfit: her blue down-jacket from Patagonia and green Laksen trousers. Looks like she was also wearing a black jacket. The chic tweed cap is still a mystery. As you know it was first worn by her husband some year's back. Suddenly, Mary started wearing it.

She kept all her belongings in a Haglöfs backpack. The hiking boots are new ones from Salomon.

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Jacket ● Patagonia

Bag ● Haglöfs

Trousers ● Laksen

Shoes ● Salomon

Reception at Danneborg

It has been three wonderful days for the royal couple and their youngest visiting Tórshavn, Vágur, Fámjin, Tvøroyi and Eiði.

On June 13th the King and Queen hosted a reception at Dannebrog. The reception marks the official end of the couple's visit.

Wauw! Mary looked absolutely stunning. Radiant in her bright red dress created by the talented Danish tailor Birgit Hallstein. She was the one tailoring Mary's wedding gown. Birgit Hallstein also made quite a few other dressed for Mary since the wedding in 2004.

We only have a couple of photos from the reception at Dannebrog. They show Mary in her stunning dress and jewellery from Rebekka Notkin. She is fond of wearing these earrings with the golden bangle and diamond studded ring. Iconic designs by Rebekka Notkin.

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Dress ● Birgit Hallstein

Earrings ● Rebekka Notkin

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Ring ● Rebekka Notkin