Flag Day 2025

September 05, 2025

King Frederik and Queen Mary attended several events in Copenhagen on occasion of the annual Flag Day. By that they participated the honoring of soldiers who lost their lives in battle and their families.

First the couple attended a ceremony at Kastellet. They paid their respect with a moment of silence and a beautiful wreath placed at the Monument for Denmark's Internal Effort since 1948. After the official ceremony the royal couple attended a church service at Holmens Church. Followed by an official parade of the Danish Armed Forces at Christiansborg.

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This event is much more than "the perfect outfit". I want us to stay a moment in silence and share a warm thought with those lost in battle, those soldiers who lost their lives and for those families left behind missing their loved ones.

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Coat ● Harris Wharf London

Dress ● Beulah London

Hairband ● Jane Taylor

Belt ● Celine

Watch ● Cartier

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Bag ● Mulberry

Shoes ● Jimmy Choo

Presentation of the Carlsberg Foundation's Research Awards 2025

September 03, 2025

Queen Mary attended the presentation of this years Carlsberg Foundation's Research Awards taking place at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen. She also attended the following dinner.

Chairperson of the Carlsberg Foundation, Majken Schultz was accompanied by Danish Minister of Education and Research Christina Egelund and the chairperson of the award committee Mette Birkedal Bruun welcomed the Queen when she arrived at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.

Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen Klaus Mølme and Claes Holger de Vreese, professor and head of the Digital Democracy Centre at the University of Southern Denmark, were this year's recipients of the Carlsberg Foundation's Research Awards.

They are rewarded with 1.5 million Danish Kroner to their research and 500,000 Danish Kroner as a personal reward.

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Mary first wore this set back in 2017 when visiting Japan. Either you like it or you don't. What team are you on? I always liked the vibe but I see why somebody confused it with nightwear. The floral printed set is from Etro. She styled it with black mesh pumps from Gianvito Rossi and a reused glitter clutch from Sergio Rossi. Simply beautiful!

I'm pretty sure many of you noticed the stunning opal necklace. Magnificent, right? I'm 99.9% sure it is a gift from the JAA Opal Sector in 2006. This is its very first public appearance. Mary was gifted a pendant and Frederik received opal cufflinks.

As other jewellery Mary wore a colorful Dulong Fine Jewelry bracelet, a golden Rebekka Notkin cuff and a Cartier watch.

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Blouse ● Etro

Trousers ● Etro

Necklace ● JAA Opal Sector

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Watch ● Cartier

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Board meeting with the Mary Foundation

September 03, 2025

Queen Mary hosted a board meeting with the Mary Foundation. The meeting focused on children and young people's leisure and how important this time is for them. How important it is for them to feel safe, learn something new and have fun at the same time.

Questions like these were discussed at the meeting: how can more children and young people become part of leisure activities? How are they meet when showing up - and what makes some to keep a distance to leisure activities.

Mary embraced a stunning and casual look when meeting with board members of the Mary Foundation. Looks like she was wearing a new white blouse and black trousers. I'm very fond of the blouse. The front part looks really interesting.

She accessorized her outfit with chic Gucci glasses. Her beautiful blue bag is a reuse from Paloroa. The braiding technique is dazzling. I guess she would have been wearing black pointed pumps.

As jewellery Mary had chosen a diamond necklace from Louise Grønlykke and a beloved golden watch from Cartier. She also wore a longer necklace. It looks new but I'm still not sure where it is from. Can't wait to identify it.

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Glasses ● Gucci

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Watch ● Cartier

Bag ● Palorosa

Opening of "Nature Week 2025"

September 01, 2025

Queen Mary participated the official opening of Nature Week 2025 at Ryvangen's Nature Park in Hellerup. 3rd grade students from Kildevæld School accompanied the Queen for a fun day in nature with a number of different activities honoring nature.

Nature Week last for a week and aim to encourage children and families to get out and enjoy nature. Nature Week was once called 'Nature Day' and is a nationwide event arranged by Danish Society for Nature Conservation.

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I know this event was no fashionshow but her outfit was one messy thing. Practical trekking trousers, some casual denim and expensive diamond jewellery. It is a very strange combination. Nevertheless. Mary wore brand new Mountain Warehouse trousers, a matching dark green blouse and an iconic denim shirt from Ralph Lauren.

Her chic sunglasses are from Ray Ban. The hiking boots are classy ones from Salomon.

Mary accessorized the outfit with a diamond necklace from Louise Grønlykke, a golden Rebekka Notkin bangle and a colorful bracelet from Dulong Fine Jewelry. The ring is very likely from Oura.

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Blouse ● Ralph Lauren

Trousers ● Mountain Warehouse (credit to UFO No More) (new)

Sunglasses ● Ray Ban

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Ring ● Oura

Shoes ● Salomon

Day 4. Summer tour with Dannebrog

Samsø

August 28, 2025

King Frederik and Queen Mary arrived with Dannebrog in Koldby Kås in the morning. They were warmly welcomed by the Mayor, Marcel Meijer. 

Then they enjoyed a carriage ride from Koldby Kås to Tranebjerg were they were officially welcomed at Anton Rosen's House at Anton Rosen's Square. Around noon they royal couple visited ExamVision. They produce special magnifying glasses for dentists and surgeons worldwide.

Followed by a visit at Tranebjerg Church, and then lunch at the famous Brundby Rockhotel. They ended their day in Nordby.

This rather pale range of beige/brown colors actually look really good on her. Especially with her light brown hair and fair skin. I would look like I just fainted. Mary wore her elegant ME+EM dress and a reused linen blazer from Harris Wharf London. Love the mix of fabrics. The new Canopy Bay by Deborah Hutton straw hat was a perfect match with the outfit.

She always impressive when wearing this many pieces of jewellery and still make it look super casual. Her white pearl earrings are old custom-made ones from Dulong Fine Jewelry such as a couple of her bracelets and beautiful ring. Her other two golden bangles are from talented Rebekka Notkin.

I am still not sure about her Gianvito Rossi pumps. I'm not really a fan of kitten-heels - especially not pointed kitten-heels. But the textsure it marvelous. 

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Dress ● ME+EM

Blazer ● Harris Wharf London

Hat ● Canopy Bay by Deborah Hutton (new)

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (similar)

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (similar)

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Reception

In the evening the royal couple hosted their very last reception this summer tour at Dannebrog with invited guests from Samsø. The reception even triggered a new profile photo of the couple for social media. What a beautiful couple.

You know what I'm going to say: who do not like a good old colored dress! What a smashing green color. Love how the designer's at Zimmermann balanced it with a soft floral print. Almost watercolor-like. What a treat for our eyes this last day on their summer tour around Denmark.

I wish we had a fullbody photo to see what shoes she had chosen. I am curious. What do you think? - white, green, yellow..? We get a glimpse of her beloved golden diamond earrings from Sophie Bille Brahe and her stunning Louise Grønlykke necklace. I get why she loves it.

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Dress ● Zimmermann (new)

Earrings ● Sophie Bille Brahe

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

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Day 3. Summer tour with Dannebrog

Læsø

August 27, 2025

King Frederik and Queen Mary have now arrived in Østerby Havn on Læsø. The couple were welcomed with a fine speech given by Mayor Tobias Birch Johansen. Present were representative from the municipal council of Læsø Municipality.

Part of their visit on Læsø was to visit Læsø Saltworks and Læsø Museum. Here they were given a guided tour by museum director Simon Kyhn-Madsen. First they enjoyed a 'nature safari' and lunch at Rønnerne.

I love that she has embraced the colours of September. The colors of Autumn. My favourite time a year. Like how she balanced the warm orange with brown, beige and white. Makes a great match. The stunning linen blazer is from Boglioli. Mary first wore it in December 2022. She also wore a beloved Athé Vanessa Bruno blouse and a chic By Malene Birger midi skirt. Later Mary added a brown knitted jumper (or best) to keep warm and her Scandinavian Edition coat.

She embraced the style with a reused Canopy Bay by Deborah Hutton hat and fine Prada ballet flats. When participating in the nature safari at Rønnerne she changed to a pair of NIKE sneakers. The sunglasses are Ray Ban. I learned the her new crossbody bag is from a brand called Guanabana.

Mary wore jewellery from a number of Danish designers - Dulong Fine Jewelry, Rebekka Notkin and Louise Grønlykke. Her old golden watch is from Cartier.

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Blazer ● Boglioli (credit to Royal Fashion Daily)

Coat ● Scandinavian Edition

Blouse ● Athé Vanessa Bruno

Skirt ● By Malene Birger

Hat ● Canopy Bay by Deborah Hutton (new)

Sunglasses ● Ray Ban

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Watch ● Cartier

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bag ● Guanabana (credit to Royal References) (new)

Shoes ● Prada

Shoes ● NIKE

Afternoon tea

After a long day on Læsø the couple returned to Dannebrog getting ready to host an afternoon tea reception for invited guests from Læsø municipality.

The guests were served sandwiches, strawberry cake, scones, the and tea. The royal couple then have the opportunity to say thank you for their day on Læsø.

Hosting the afternoon reception on Dannebrog Mary wore a reused printed Vilshenko dress. Somehow I always loved this dusty pink floral print with a black background. That is usually not the case for me. We do not that that many photos of her from the event but I guess she would be wearing black suede pumps or soft rose pumps.

As jewellery Mary had chosen diamond earrings from Sophie Bille Brahe, her elegant Louise Grønlykke necklace and bracelet from Dulong Fine Jewelry and Rebekka Notkin. Hair and makeup were also spot on!

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Dress ● Vilshenko

Earrings ● Sophie Bille Brahe

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

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Day 2. Summer tour with Dannebrog

Thisted

August 26, 2025

Arrival in Hanstholm

King Frederik and Queen Mary have now arrived in Hanstholm. The couple were welcomed by Mayor Niels Jørgen Pedersen at Hanstholm Harbour where Dannebrog docked. They were officially welcomed at The Old City Hall in Thisted. Mayor Pedersen and his spouse accompanied the King and Queen on the carriage ride from the harbour to the city hall.

The royal couple then visited Naturlandsbyen (the natur village) where they also enjoyed lunch. Followed a visit at Surf & Work and The landing site in Vorupør.

I love the idea of a summery outfit! That dusty-colored printed ME+EM dress is simply remarkable - especially for the event. The hat was a wonderful addition to match the softness of the dress. It goes way back in time to when she was pregnant with Crown Prince Christian in 2005. Mary also did a great job with the other accessories: stunning powder pink sling-back heels from Gianvito Rossi and later ballet flats from Prada. What is not to like? Even her Max Mara handbag matched perfect in color. BUT...

She lost me when choosing a black chopped jacket. Indeed I like the Prada jacket but not with this dress. I think it mix up the experience in an odd way. What was your first thoughts?

Mary also wore a number of different pieces of jewellery. Like the beautiful white south sea pearl earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry. A couple of bracelets (and her ring) from the same designer and Rebekka Notkin. Louise Grønlykke created her fine necklace. The sunglasses are from Thierry Lasry.

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Jacket ● Prada

Dress ● ME+EM

Sunglasses ● Thierry Lasry

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bag ● Max Mara

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Shoes ● Prada

Reception

King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted an evening reception for invited guests from Thisted municipality. The reception took place at Dannebrog in Hanstholm Harbour.

Mary looked like a dream at the reception! She captured everybody in her brand new white ME+EM dress. It has such an elegant silhouette and the detailing is incredible. Just look at the sleeves. Can't wait to see when she is going to wear it again. I already imagine a fine dinner or evening event. The classy white coat is a reuse from BOSS.

What caught my eyes first is hair outstanding hairdo! Always loved when she is having these soft and curly hairstyles. Makes any outfit complete on a whole other level.

Pretty sure we have seen the diamond earrings before but I have never been able to identify the designer. Her beautiful Louise Grønlykke necklace and Rebekka Notkin bracelet are a wonderful match.

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Coat ● BOSS

Dress ● ME+EM (credit to UFO No More) (new)

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

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Day 1. Summer tour with Dannebrog

Frederikshavn

August 25, 2025

Arrival in Sæby

King Frederik and Queen Mary are once again on a summer tour around Denmark traveling with Dannebrog. Last year the couple visited Bornholm, Ærø, Assens and Vejle. This year they will be visiting Frederikhavn, Thisted, Læsø and Samsø. The tour will last from August 25th to 28th.

On Tuesday the King and Queen arrived in Sæby and was warmly welcomed by Mayor of Frederikshavn Karsten Thomsen. They were officially welcomed with a service in Sæby church. Then followed a visit at Sæby Glassblowing and a walk in the city of Sæby.

Around noon they enjoyed lunch at Skovhuset in Bangsboskoven. Skovhuset worked as home of the the forester's for about 250 years. Today it is a gathering place for teaching, meeting rooms and nature events.

I love the idea of a ruffle blouse, a plain midi skirt and a short jacket. Somehow I am not quite sure I think it worked out as intended. Personally I would have chosen another jacket with the skirt or another skirt for the jacket. What do you think?

Nevertheless, I am thrilled to see her wear the blue Prada jacket again. We haven't seen it since 2013 when Mary attended the CHIO Equestrian  Festival in Düsseldorf. Imagine if she had worn it is a matching set when arriving in Sæby! She embraced it with a reused Athé Vanessa Bruno blouse and a unidentified dark blue midi skirt.

Mary styled the outfit with a beautiful hairband purchased from Miss Haidee Millinery and a lovely raffia clutch. The brown Gianvito Rossi heeled sandals were a great choice to enhance the beauty of the other brown accessories. When having lunch at Skovhuset Mary switched to a pair of Prada flats. The sunglasses are from Ray Ban.

She wore white pearl earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry, a necklace by Louise Grønlykke and bracelets from both Dulong Fine Jewelry and Rebekka Notkin. I am still very interested in learning about her three-part diamond ring. The watch is Cartier.

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Jacket ● Prada

Blouse ● Athé Vanessa Bruno

Hairband ● Purchased from Miss Haidee Millinery

Sunglasses ● Ray Ban

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Watch ● Cartier

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Shoes ● Prada

Visiting Råbjerg Mile

In the afternoon the couple changed clothes and went for a visit at Råbjerg Mile - a very unique sandy area located between Frederikshavn and Skagen. The sand is moving around 15 meters a year. The royal couple were given a guided round by the Junior Ragere which is an initiative by Frederikshavn municipality to educate young people in the age of 11-13 as junior nature guides.

They also paid a visit at Ancher's House and visited Grenen. Grenen is Denmark's northernmost point. It is where the two ocean's Kattegat and Skagerrak meet.

What is better than a good old casual outfit? I truly love Mary's casual looks. Like the one she wore when visiting Råbjerg Mile. She paired a pair of soft linen short with a simple white button-down blouse and dark knitted jumper. Non of the items have yet been identified.

Her accessories are Ray Ban sunglasses, a golden Cartier watch and chic NIKE sneakers. Mary chose the same jewellery as earlier that day: stunning white pearl earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry, a diamond necklace from Louise Grønlykke and bracelets from Dulong Fine Jewelry and Rebekka Notkin.

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Sunglasses ● Ray Ban

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Necklace ● Louise Grønlykke

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Watch ● Cartier

Shoes ● NIKE

Reception at Dannebrog

After a long day the King and Queen hosted a reception at Dannebrog for invited guests from among others Frederikshavn municipality. Dannebrog was docked at Gl. Pier Skagen Harbour. It was a magical evening with fireworks and warm greetings from everyone in Frederikshavn municipality.

I am not sure I have words enough to describe how much I adore Mary's new Vilshenko dress! It is the most magnificent piece of clothes I have seen in a very long time. The colors are exquisite and the print is dazzling. Love how she matched the red floral print with brand new red earrings. Any ideas where they are from? She first wore them in 2012 at a private birthday celebration at Klampenborg and then again when visiting Chile in 2013.

Her other jewellery are bracelets from Dulong Fine Jewelry and Rebekka Notkin. Simple is everything because of the printed dress. Perfect as she is Mary matched the dress with red suede pumps from Gianvito Rossi.

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Dress ● Vilshenko (credit to Royal Fashion Daily) (new)

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin

Ring ● Rebekka Notkin

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

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