15 June
Legend says that a red and white flag fell down from the sky 800 years ago. That was the red and white Danish national flag. To celebrate that Dannebrog came to be with us 800 year ago Queen Margrethe went to Estonia, here, where to flag supposedly fell from the sky during a battle. It then became symbol of Danish victory. Prince Joachim and Princess Marie also attended an event, a church service in Vor Frue Church in Copenhagen, on occasion of the celebration, here.
On Saturday Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visited the old Danish town Vordingborg to celebrate Danneborg's 800th anniversary. At the arrival they were warmly welcomed by Mikael Smed, Mayor of Vordingborg. It was really all about Dannebrog. Crown Prince Frederik even revealed what is believed to be the original design of Dannebrog. This "new" flag was created in collaboration of archaeologists from the Danish City Center and Estonia's historic museum in Tallinn. It has great resemblance to the flag we know today.
While the Crown Prince visited Gåsetårnet (last part of what is left of Vordingborg Castle), his wife was accompanied by Nanna Holm, Museum Inspector from Museum Southeast Denmark. Nanna Holm showed Crown Princess Mary the old stronghold and gave her a quick history lesson about the castle.
On Saturday Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visited the old Danish town Vordingborg to celebrate Danneborg's 800th anniversary. At the arrival they were warmly welcomed by Mikael Smed, Mayor of Vordingborg. It was really all about Dannebrog. Crown Prince Frederik even revealed what is believed to be the original design of Dannebrog. This "new" flag was created in collaboration of archaeologists from the Danish City Center and Estonia's historic museum in Tallinn. It has great resemblance to the flag we know today.
While the Crown Prince visited Gåsetårnet (last part of what is left of Vordingborg Castle), his wife was accompanied by Nanna Holm, Museum Inspector from Museum Southeast Denmark. Nanna Holm showed Crown Princess Mary the old stronghold and gave her a quick history lesson about the castle.
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What more appropriate than for her to wear red on a day like this? I had no idea what to expect from her. Mary often surprise us with what she is wearing. Well, Mary showed up in her bright red dress bespoke by Birgit Hallstein. She first wore it when the French Presidential Couple visited Denmark in August 2018, here. Back then you loved her dress and thought it suited her really well. It still does. Lovely color. Lovely silhouette. Incredibly feminine and chic.
That wonderful hairpiece is created by Jane Taylor. Mary first wore this beautiful creation at the wedding of Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock in 2011, here. A year later, she become godmother of a new little Swedish princess. That was Princess Estelle. Mary was wearing the hairpiece once again, here. In 2016 she and Crown Prince Frederik suddenly showed up at the Royal Ascot in London, here. Once again wearing the Jane Taylor creation.
She also accessorized her outfit with stunning diamond earrings shaped as flowers. It turned out that the earrings were purchased on a Bruun Rasmussen Auction. A diamond ring matched with great perfection. The three golden bracelets are all from Danish Dulong Fine Jewelry. Nothing new about the clutch as well. It goes back to around 2009, but has never been identified.
Her new red pumps, is a story on its own. As everybody noticed; they look like the Danish flag. I haven't quite decided yet whether I like them or think it is a bit too much. I never been good at "souvenir-look a-likes". But tell what's on your mind in terms of these brand new red showstoppers. I am now able to confirm that her pumps are from Gianvito Rossi.
That wonderful hairpiece is created by Jane Taylor. Mary first wore this beautiful creation at the wedding of Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock in 2011, here. A year later, she become godmother of a new little Swedish princess. That was Princess Estelle. Mary was wearing the hairpiece once again, here. In 2016 she and Crown Prince Frederik suddenly showed up at the Royal Ascot in London, here. Once again wearing the Jane Taylor creation.
She also accessorized her outfit with stunning diamond earrings shaped as flowers. It turned out that the earrings were purchased on a Bruun Rasmussen Auction. A diamond ring matched with great perfection. The three golden bracelets are all from Danish Dulong Fine Jewelry. Nothing new about the clutch as well. It goes back to around 2009, but has never been identified.
Her new red pumps, is a story on its own. As everybody noticed; they look like the Danish flag. I haven't quite decided yet whether I like them or think it is a bit too much. I never been good at "souvenir-look a-likes". But tell what's on your mind in terms of these brand new red showstoppers. I am now able to confirm that her pumps are from Gianvito Rossi.
SHOP THE LOOK
Dress ● Bespoke by Birgit Hallstein
Hat ● Jane Taylor
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here
I agree with you about the shoes, I am not sure about them! It almost seems a waste of an expensive pair of shoes as I don't think they will be worn very often.
ReplyDeleteI'm always a sucker for high contrast, so I love Mary's shoes. I'd wear them (if I could wear heels) all the time. But I can see why others may not like it.
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