Flag Day 2018

September, Wednesday 5th

For several years the Crown Princes couple have showed their respect and support to both soldiers and their families by attending 'the Flag Day' for Denmark's deployed soldiers. The ceremony goes back to 2009 and aim to honor deployed soldiers and their efforts, provided in a number of the world's conflict areas.

This year the Crown Princess attended on her own because of her husbands surgery. Crown Princess Mary was guest of honor. She attended a couple of different events on occasion of 'the Flag Day'. First she arrive to Kastellet to place a wreath to show support and to honor those who devote their life to make a difference. The world stood still for a minute in silence. Representatives from both the Danish Home Guard, the Police force, Emergency Management and Veterans, among others, did also attend the ceremony at Kastellet.

The Crown Princess attended a church service in Holmens Church - where Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine were christened. The memorial service was to honor those we lost in battle. Later on she attended a parade at Thorvaldsens Square near Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen.

Crown Princess Mary was not the only royal family member who was present at 'the Flag Day'. Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attended several events on the same occasion in Fredericia.



Showing her support to Danish soldiers on Wednesday Mary was dressed in the most incredible layered dress from A.L.C. I learned about its identify from Heaven, but Samantha was able to find it. A first glance I was sure we had seen the dress before a couple of year ago at a Christmas event at Christiansborg Castle in 2016, here. It was told to be new so I could not be her old one, right? Then a couple of you shared your thoughts about her dress and expressed that it looked a lot like the one from 2016. The dress is actually also included in the ultimate shopping guide to fall 2016, here. Nevertheless it has now been identified - and it looks amazing on her. She belted her outfit with a Céline belt.

Mary embraced the style by wearing numerous incredible accessories. First of all she wore one of her Susanne Juul hats that goes way back in time. I do not know when we first saw it, but it is many years ago. She has it in a few other colours too. I see what looks like diamond earrings from Hartmanns and that new flower necklace embellished with clear and shiny diamonds from Tiffany (collection: Paper Flowers). I hope for a clear close-up one day. Other than this Mary dazzled in nude patent pumps from Christian Louboutin.

Her hair and makeup was flawless as usual. For year and year I have been in love with the chignon. First it looks great for both day and night events. Second a chignon can be chic and messy, but also straight and more professional. Look for inspiration - I am sure you are going to love this updo as much as I do. Think I have advocated for the hairstyle many times before.

Dress  A.L.C Floating Jardani Maxi Dress
Hat  Susanne Juul
Belt  Céline
Necklace  Tiffany Pavé Diamond Flower Pendant
Shoes  Christian Louboutin Simple Pump Patent

6 comments:

  1. Henriette:

    Such a beautiful and very feminine dress and the Crown Princess wears it well. However, I do think, it is a bespoke piece as on the model there are four layers whilst the Crown Princess's has three, making it a midi vs a maxi dress. What say you?

    Regards

    RW

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    1. The dress is indeed beautiful. She look stunning in this pieces. Her dress is in fact shorter than the model I shared with you. I have not been able to find it shorter, but hers might be altered.

      Good eyes of yours ;)

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  2. I 'm surprised that it isn 't new dress.I 'm not a fan of this type of hat but Mary likes it and she looks elegant.
    Frederik must be proud of wife which takes her and his duties with elegance.

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    1. I am sure the Crown Prince is very proud of his wife in all aspect of life - as mother, wife, member of the royal family, representative for Denmark, chairwoman, ... etc. And at the same time she is always perfectly dressed. What more to wish for?

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  3. Love her! I often wondered, do you know what her clothes/dress size is? Small, Medium? US 2,4,6? UK 4,6,8?

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    1. Honestly I do not know what size she is. My guess would be UK 8 (Small). Depending on where the clothes are produced and its origin country, sizes are really different and I am sure she has clothes in several sizes.

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