Day of Research's 20th anniversary

23 April 2025

Queen Mary was guest of honor at the 20th anniversary celebration of Day of Research. The event took place Wednesday evening with an event at Nørrebro Theatre in Copenhagen.

The event honored two decades of science and knowledge and highlighted how climate changes, AI and living conditions can shape our society and planet in the future all the way to 3025.

I have only been able to find a few photos of Mary from her arriving Nørrebro Theatre. They show a beautifully dressed Queen wearing a reused Andiata suit and a fine black v-neck blouse. I'm pretty sure the blouse is also a reuse. Like how she matched the soft color of the suit with those Gianvito Rossi python pumps and the checkered clutch. Mary has worn the clutch for a number of different occasions but it has never been identified. It goes to be Prada but I'm not sure.

What interest me most is her earrings. The one thing we can't see. Looks like Rose Quartz pendants. From what I have seen, I think they are brand new.

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Blazer ● Andiata

Trousers ● Andiata

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Princess Isabella's 18th birthday!

21 April 2025

Three new official gala portraits are released on occasion of Princess Isabella's 18th birthday today! The beautiful photo are taken by photographer Steen Evald at the Knights Hall at Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg.

 

Gown

Princess Isabella's magical orange evening gown is tailored by Danish designer Carina Grønning. She is based in Odense specializing in fine couture and bridalwear. She landed an internship at Danish designer Jesper Høvring and finished her degree in 2013.

Tiara

Her stunning tiara is a gift from her grandmother on occasion of her 18th birthday. The tiara was made during the last 18th hundreds and once belonged to Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden. Her daughter Princess Ingrid (later Queen of Denmark) was gifted the tiara at her confirmation. This is how it has ended up in Denmark. It is made of 11 gold flowers embellished with diamonds and turquoise. It can also be worn as a bracelet.

Earrings

The Princess matched her new (and first) tiara with turquoise earrings. They were a gift to Queen Mary on her 50th birthday from Queen Margrethe. The earrings comes with a brooch.

Bracelet

Her golden bangle is also a gift from her grandmother. It comes with a fine little story. Queen Margrethe was given such a bracelet when she turned 5 years old from her mother, Queen Ingrid. She chose to follow the tradition and gave Princess Isabella, Princess Josephine and Countess Athena their very own bracelet when they turned 5.

Order, brooch & Coat of Arms

She has now turned 18 and is officially wearer of the finest order in Denmark: the Order of the Elephant. The Order goes back to around the time of 14th hundreds. With the Order also followed her very own Coat of Arms. When finished it will be surrounded by among others her parents Coat of Arms, brothers, grandparents', etc.

Easter high mass at Holmens Church

20 April 2025

King Frederik and Queen Mary attended an Easter high mass at Holmens Church in Copenhagen. The very same church that hosted the twins christening in 2011 - and Queen Margrethe's christening in 1940.

Happy Easter everyone! 🐥

What a lovely outfit Mary wore at the Easter high mass at Holmens Church on Sunday. The colors are lovely. A bit Autumn-like but I am fan. Love how she styled the beautiful printed ME+EM blouse with the smashing The Fold London trousers. It is a match made in heaven. Her chic Harris Wharf London coat is brand new. Do you like it?

Look closely and you will see that Mary embraced the style of her outfit with a golden chain necklace from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen and fine pendants from the same talented designer. The wonderful brown leather handbag is a reuse from Anya Hindmarch.

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Coat ● Harris Wharf London (new)

Blouse ● ME+EM

Trousers ● The Fold London

Necklace ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen

Pendant ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen

Pendant ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen

Bag ● Anya Hindmarch

Part 3: Princess Isabella's 18th birthday

19 April 2025

On April 21st Princess Isabella celebrate her 18th birthday. On that occasion her parents have shared a few photos of the Princess from their private photoalbum. Memories of her time with her family, grandparents, vacations, birthdays, etc. Wonderful glimpses of the like of a Danish Princess. Many of the photos have never been seen before.

I'd really like to share a little style info with you as well but I am not quite sure how it turned out. If you have questions about a specific outfit then let me know and I will do my best.

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Dress ● Prada (photo 1 + 8)

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (photo 1 + 8)

Necklace ● Nadia Shelbaya (photo 9)

Gown ● Jenny Peckham (photo 9)

Dress ● Hennes & Mauritz (photo 9)

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (photo 9)

Belt ● Max Mara (photo 9)

Dress ● Juicy Couture (photo 10)

Blouse ● Style Butler (photo 11)

Sunglasses ● Prada (photo 11)

Necklace ● Orit Elhanati (photo 11)

Necklace ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (photo 11)

Bracelet ● Cartier (photo 11)

Bracelets ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (photo 11)

Sunglasses ● Prada (photo 11)

Queen Margrethe's 85th birthday

16 April 2025

Most of her family were gathered at Fredensborg to celebrate her 85th birthday. No other than Queen Margrethe has turned 85. Congratulations to Her Majesty.

The royal family enjoyed a small concert by the Royal Life Guard's Music Corps trom the stairs of Fredensborg Castle. The birthday was then celebrated with lunch and dinner later that night.

Both King Frederik, Queen Mary, their four children, Count Nikolai, Count Felix, Princess Benedikte and Queen Anne-Marie were present at the birthday gathering.

I really like Mary's outfit but the absolute winner has to be Queen Margrethe in her checkered blazer and matching skirt! I'm a huge fan of the Queen's outfit. She looks amazing. Mary had chosen a summery printed blouse from Zimmerman. Worn on a number of different occasions by now. Love the detail with the buttons and the puffed sleeved. The trousers are also a reuse from Max Mara. Make her look suuuuper tall.

Took quite a few photos to tell how she accessorized her outfit. I see stunning white pearl earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry and a smashing bracelet from the same talented designer. We also get a glimpse of her beloved diamond bangle from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen. I am very interested in what you know about the diamond ring. Looks like three rings but I think it is only a single one.

Softs curls and navy suede Jimmy Choo pumps. What is not to like?

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Blouse ● Zimmermann

Trousers ● Max Mara

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen

Shoes ● Jimmy Choo

Part 2: Princess Isabella's 18th birthday

15 April 2025

Within a few days Princess Isabella will celebrate her 18th birthday! She has already been honored in Aarhus a couple of days ago.

Tonight more than 1,000 young people from the age of 17 to 24 were invited to Copenhagen to take part in the celebration. They were invited as guests of honor to attend a gala performance at the Royal Theatre.

From her family attended: King Frederik, Queen Mary, Crown Prince Christian, Prince Vincent, Princess Josephine, Queen Margrethe, Princess Benedikte and Queen Anne-Marie. Count Nikolai and Count Felix were also invited to the performance such as her two aunts, Jane and Patricia.

I am not quite sure what I expected of Mary for this event. Something spectacular but not to rise above her daughter. I might have hoped for something a little more glamorous but Mary did look amazing in her reused By Malene Birger skirt and fine black satin blouse. Mary first wore the set in 2007 when visiting New York.

She embraced the style with Queen Ingrid's impressive red ruby parure. At the gala she wore the simple version of both earrings and necklace. The embellished black belt and matching Sergio Rossi clutch have booth been worn before just like the pointed satin pumps from Gianvito Rossi.

Star of the show: Princess Isabella wore a smashing new tulle gown created by Jesper Høvring. The shiny diamond earrings are from a Bruun Rasmussen auction. Both earrings, silver bracelet and clutch have been seen worn by Mary. Isabella also flashed a golden Cartier bangle.

Elegant Princess Josephine re-wore wonderful blue Jesper Høvring jumpsuit. She styled it with Blue Topaz earrings from Georg Jensen and a golden ring from Dulong Fine Jewelry. Both from her mother's wardrobe. The fine hair comb is by Ellen Hunter.

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Skirt ● By Malene Birger

Earrings ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure

Necklace ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure

Brooch ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure

Bracelet ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Clutch ● Sergio Rossi

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

SHOP THE LOOK: Princess Isabella

Gown ● Jesper Høvring

Earrings ● Purchased at Bruun Rasmussen (Mary's)

Bracelet ● Cartier

Silver bracelet ● (Mary's)

Clutch ● (Mary's)

SHOP THE LOOK: Princess Josephine

Jumpsuit ● Jesper Høvring

Hair comb ● Ellen Hunter

Earrings ● Georg Jensen (Mary's)

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (Mary's)

Part 1: Princess Isabella's 18th birthday

11 April 2025

Princess Isabella is soon to be celebrating her 18th birthday! Today she was celebrated in by people in Aarhus. More than 300 guests showed up at Aarhus City Hall to get a glimpse of her Princess and congratulate her.

Princess Isabella was accompanied by her parents and siblings when being celebrate in Aarhus. She was celebrated with music, dance and birthday cake created by pastry chef apprentices. The young Princess showed her appreciation in a speech. 

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Mary looked beautiful when visiting Aarhus! We haven't seen that Hugo Boss blouse since 2016 when she received a donation from Inner Wheel as patron of the Maternity Foundation. Back then she matched the silky blouse with a black a-line skirt. At the event in Aarhus she dazzled in her reused Emilia Wickstead pencil skirt and a fine Prada belt. The colors are outstanding! Her creamy white coat is from JOSEPH.

Mary had also chosen nude leather pumps from Prada and a matching clutch. Very summery. I really like that she embraced the outfit with dusty blue earrings and an elegant new bracelet. The earrings go way back in time. They were once purchased at an Bruun Rasmussen auction. The bracelet is very well be from Dulong Fine Jewelry.

I guess you are interested in Princess Isabella's outfit as well her being the center of attention. The stunning Isabella wore a bright blue suit from Søren Le Schmidt and her mother's The Fold London blouse. She found great inspiration in her mother's closet because most of her accessories have been worn by Mary. Hair combs, earrings, ring, a bracelet and shoes.

Her sweet younger sister, Princess Josephine, looked amazing in a Harris Wharf London blouse and matching blazer and black trousers. Josephine styled her outfit with pearl earrings from Sophie Bille Brahe, her mother's Daisy brooch from Georg Jensen and a golden Maria Black ring.

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Coat ● JOSEPH

Blouse ● Hugo Boss

Skirt ● Emilia Wickstead

Belt ● Prada

Earrings ● Purchased at Bruun Rasmussen auction

Clutch ● Prada

Shoes ● Prada

SHOP THE LOOK: Princess Isabella

Suit ● Søren Le Schmidt

Blouse ● The Fold London (Mary's)

Hair combs ● Ellen Hunter (Mary's)

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (Mary's)

Necklace ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry (Mary's)

Bracelet ● Hermès (Mary's)

Bracelet ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen

Bracelet ● Cartier

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi (Mary's)

SHOP THE LOOK: Princess Josephine

Blouse ● Harris Wharf London

Earrings ● Sophie Bille Brahe

Brooch ● Georg Jensen (Mary's)

Ring ● Maria Black

The Mary Foundation's annual report

11 April 2025

2024 has been another great year for the Mary Foundation. In January they changed name to the "Mary Foundation - H.M. Queen Mary's Foundation. In March they evaluated "Together without Violence - pregnancy"" and in October they launch their very first podcast.

The annual report includes a few words from the Queen and CEO of the Mary Foundation Helle Østergaard.

"For me, 2024 is a year when we at the Mary Foundation have found a new, effective way to involve those who much of our work is about, namely the young people. Over the years, we have greatly benefited from the insights and perspectives of our Youth Panel. With our latest initiative, AFTRYK, we have taken youth involvement to new heights. Through the initiative, young people were given the opportunity to make concrete suggestions on how the framework that adults set for young people's lives can be improved." - Queen Mary

Read the annual report (in Danish).

Cancer Counselling Centre in Herlev

09 April 2025

Queen Mary paid a visit at the Cancer Counselling Centre in Herlev. She visited the centre as new patron of the Danish Cancer Society.

Counselors at the Cancer Counselling Centre introduced to her about the the center's programs for children, young people and their families. The Queen also met with two families who told about their personal experiences with the Cancer Society's offers

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What's better than a bright colored suit? Mary first wore this The Fold London suit in 2024 when celebrating the Specialist's 20th anniversary. I was a fan then. I am still a huge fan of this suit. It is incredible! Do you own a colored suit? I'd really like one myself.

Love how she matched it with white pearl earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry and a fine pearl ring. I still need to track it down. The same goes with the stunning diamond ring. I would love to hear your ideas about designers.

Her elegant navy blue suede pumps are from Jimmy Choo.

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Jacket ● The Fold London

Trousers ● The Fold London

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Shoes ● Jimmy Choo

Inauguration of REGAN Vest-Trail

06 April 2025

Queen Mary was accompanied by Minister for Green Tripartite Jeppe Bruus, Minister of Employment Ane Halsboe Jørgensen and Mayor of Rebild Municipality Jesper Greth when attending the inauguration of the new hiking trail "REGAN Vest-Trail" in Rold Skov.

They walked the trail and met with representatives from the local green tripartite. They are planning a specific green transformations for the Limfjord.

REGAN Vest-Trail combines wonderful nature, Cold War history and an underground suspension bridge.

Evening gowns, floral printed dress, jeans or outerwear. Makes pull it off no matter what. It is wonderful to have a woman like her with her status and still the personality of embrace down-on-earth outfits like the one at the inauguration in Rold Skov.

Mary looked great in a new checkered button-down and a navy blue Arc'teryx jacket. She matched it with brand new olive green Fjälräven trousers. Would love to hear your ideas about the shirt. Didn't see any visible logos. Have you?

She completed her outfit with blue sunglasses from Gucci, Arc'teryx hiking boots and a tweed cap first worn by her husband.

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Jacket ● Arc'teryx (new)

Trousers ● Fjällräven (new)

Sunglasses ● Gucci

Shoes ● Arc'teryx

Day 3. Official state visit to France

03 April 2025

The France Presidential Couple arrived in Denmark two days ago. On their third and last day First Lady Brigitte Macron was accompanied by Queen Mary when visiting Hôpital Foch in Paris. They were given a guided tour around the hospitals facilities and were introduced to their research and innovation in the healthcare industry.

Both patients and hospital staff had the honor of meeting the First Lady and the Queen of Denmark. They shared their personal stories and talked about how the hospital have both improved treatment and care for the patients.

Mary wore a really interesting outfit today. Bold and chic. Never thought we would ever see Mary wear culottes like these but I am on her side because she matched them with the belted jacket. The set is brand new from Mark Kenly Domino Tan. Very fascinating choice - especially paired with the knee-length suede boots from Aquazzura. Didn't see that one coming. I'm interested to hear what you think of this? I'm not quite convinced. But I like the colors together.

Mary also accessorized the outfit with new Ray Ban sunglasses and beautiful diamond earrings from Sophie Bille Brahe. An all-time favorite of hers. The stunning golden ring is a custom-made design from Dulong Fine Jewelry. Not sure I would have chosen that brooch with this outfit, but the brooch is simply magnificent. It has been identified as a Christian Dior design.

She quickly started a debate with her brown quilted Chanel handbag. Is it new or a reuse? Actually it is a reuse. She wore it in 2009 and never since. It was at a private christening at Gavnø.

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Jacket ● Mark Kenly Domino Tan (new)

Culottes ● Mark Kenly Domino Tan (new)

Sunglasses ● Ray Ban (new)

Earrings ● Sophie Bille Brahe

Brooch ● Christian Dior (new)

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bag ● Chanel

Shoes ● Aquazzura

Day 2. Official state visit in France

01 April 2025

King Frederik and Queen Mary joined the Presidential couple for a visit at the Manufactures des Gobelins followed by the official opening of "Economic Forum".

Later on, King Frederik and President Macron accompanied each other while the First Lady and Queen Mary visited Ecole Maternelle Dussoubs. The school has become part of the Mary Foundation's "Free of Bullying"-program.

The couple then attended the Partnership Event at Palais Brongniart followed by a visit at Grand Palais.

Mary looked beautiful in a reused Scanlan Theodore suit matched with a stunning high-neck blouse. She wore the blouse on November 11th 2024 when attending the Child Welfare Day. It is still unidentified. Any ideas? I really like the dusty green color of the suit and the soft powder pink blouse. Makes a great match.

She embraced the style with a diamond butterfly brooch - the Mary Foundation's logo. The fine rosette is the Legion d'honneur. The French Order of Honor goes back to 1802 and the is the most prestigious French other.

We get a glimpse of her accessorizing the outfit with a Max Mara handbag and stylish python pointed pumps from Gianvito Rossi.

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Blazer ● Scanlan Theodore

Trousers ● Scanlan Theodore

Brooch ● The Mary Foundation's butterfly logo

Rosette ● Legion d'honneur (new) 

Bag ● Max Mara

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Reciprocal arrangement

Tradition goes that the hosting couple host the first (and finest) galla event and the visiting couple host a reciprocal arrangement on the last day of the state visit. This is why the King and Queen hosted a reciprocal dinner at Le Grand Hôtel.

The French Presidential Couple were invited as guests of honor. The Danish business delegation and members of the French and Danish guests were also invited to attend the dinner representing diplomacy, culture, politics and business. 

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Mary looked like a moviestar at the reciprocal event at Le Grand Hôtel! The stunning dress/coat is a reuse from Taller Marmo. Do you remember when she first wore it? If your answer is May 21st 2022 you're right. Mary wore the dress at a gala event in Tivoli on occasion of Queen Margrethe's 50th anniversary.

At the dinner Mary styled the magnificent dress with large golden earrings from Alma e Coração. They are traditional Portuguese design. A closer look reveal that she was also wearing Queen Louise's engagement bracelet and a golden ring featuring an orange stone.

The chic black lace pumps are from Gianvito Rossi.

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Dress/coat ● Taller Marmo

Earrings ● Alma e Coração

Bracelet ● Queen Louise's engagement bracelet

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Day 1. Official state visit in France

31 March 2025

King Frederik and Queen Mary have arrived in Paris, France to attend a three-days official state visit.

The couple arrived at the Paris-Orly Airport and were then welcomed by the France Presidential Couple at the Court d'Honneur at Hôtel National des Invalide - also known as Les Invalides.

They were escorted from Les Invalides to the Élysée Pakace for the official welcoming ceremony. The Danish business delegation accompanied the King and Queen.

Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen and the Danish Ambassador in France and Monaco Hanne Fugl Eskjær also attend the visit.

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NO outfit will ever surpass this outfit! Nothing. I have many favorite outfits but her outfit at the arrival in Paris earlier today will surpass all of them. Probably also in the future. Mary's new Christian Dior set is marvelous! The style of it is so 1950's. I adore it.

It dosen't end with that because Mary perfectly matched the style with a reused black Jane Taylor hat and smashing sky-high Gianvito Rossi pumps. Not quite sure I would have chosen those heels but it looks great. The Mulberry handbag was such a clever move.

I am sure you noticed her choice in jewellery as well. The stunning white pearl earrings and the matching brooch are both pieces part of the Danish Pearl Poiré Parure. The elegant ring is a custom-made creation from Dulong Fine Jewelry.

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Jacket ● Christian Dior (new)

Skirt ● Christian Dior (new)

Hat ● Jane Taylor

Earrings ● Danish Pearl Poiré Parure

Brooch ● Danish Pearl Poiré Parure

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bag ● Mulberry

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Banquet at the Élysée Palace

President Macron and his wife Brigitte hosted a banquet at the Élysée Palace with King Frederik and Queen Mary as guests of honor. Both the France President and King Frederik gave a speech at the dinner.

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We are treated like King's and Queen's at this state visit. Mary's shows all the best of her style. 1950's inspired Dior suits and now this! Her beautiful new blouse has been found at CLEA - a brand new designer in her wardrobe. Mary styled it with a smashing floral silk skirt from Lasse Spangenberg Copenhagen. Imagine your design worn at an event like this?! Must be such an honor.

She embraced the outfit with huge golden diamond earrings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen designed by Charlotte Lynggaard - daughter of Lynggaard's founder, Ole Lynggaard. The blue Aquamarine ring goes way back in time but has never been identified. Maybe from an auction?

Her amazing pearl embroidered clutch is from Anya Hindmarch and the fine beige satin pumps are from Gianvito Rossi.

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Blouse ● CLEA (new)

Skirt ● Lasse Spangenberg Copenhagen (new)

Earrings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen (new)

Clutch ● Anya Hindmarch

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

Weekly meeting with the Mary Foundation

28 March 2025

Queen Mary attended a weekly meeting with the Mary Foundation. On the agenda with the foundation's "Free of Bullying" project. The main reason for the discussion about this specific project is because the Queen will visit the school Ecole maternelle Dussoubs in Paris within the next week.

The visit takes place in relation to the couple's forthcoming state visit in France.

18 Parisian school's have been testing the project under the name "Vivre Ensemble" since 2022. Now the program will be part of school's all over France.

Mary looked sweet and all natural at the weekly meeting on March 28th. She was dressed in a simple black blouse (possibly new) and her Tom Ford glasses. Guess she could have been wearing black trousres as well or maybe grey. What is not to like.

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Glasses ● Tom Ford