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Day 1. Visiting South Africa

Sunday, November 2nd

Crown Princess Mary is visiting South Africa from November 2-5th. The Crown Princess is accompanied by Minister of Trade and Development Mogens Jensen. The visit focuses on sexual and reproductive health and rights and to promote cooperation between Denmark and South Africa.

Program: Cape Town
  • 3:00 pm. Crown Princess Mary visited Stellakaya Winery. 
  • 6:00 pm. Crown Princess Mary attended dinner with representatives from the LGBTI Community in South Africa. 
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Crown Princess Mary visiting Stellakaya Winery

 It has only been a few weeks since Mary was on an official two days visit to Tajikistan and here we go; yet another official visit. This time the Crown Princess is visiting South Africa accompanied by Minister of Trade and Development Mogens Jensen whom she has met and worked with at previous occasions. The two of them is visiting South Africa to focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights and to promote the cooperation between Denmark and South Africa on the field. Mary arrived to Cape Town, Africa, in the morning ready for four days state visit. The first say she only had to event to attend and one of them was Stellakaya Winery. Here she got the chance to taste a glass of wine and hear about the production. From what I see, it was with great interest the Crown Princess payed a visit to the winery.

This time a year we wear furry coats, boots featuring fur and cosy hats. It is also the reality right now, Denmark is a cold place to be. Luckily Mary is in Africa where short dresses and bare legs are required. She was wrapped up in a gorgeous printed silk dress from Heartmade Julie Fagerholt (pre-spring 2014) featuring long sleeves. To protect her eyes from the South African sun Mary wore a pair of Prada sunglasses. Something I really admire about how Mary always style her outfits, is how she's able to wear so many jewellery and still look this casual. That is not something I am capable of, are you? I managed identifying the diamond earring as Hartmann's, a Danish company selling some of the finest and best quality pink diamonds. Once again she was wearing her golden Orit Elhanati necklace, once I'm getting more and more use to, such as the Shamballa Jewels bracelet featuring a pink diamond ball and Marianne Dulong bracelet with spinel. Usually when Mary wear her diamond rings from Ole Lynggaard it is with another larger diamond ring in the middle, it was not the case this time. Now I only have left to tell you about that beige peep-toe wedges; they are from Tod's and from what I remember it's not the first time we see them. I am completely stunned by her look and I can't wait to see what she has to show us the new couple of days. 

Dress: Heartmade Julie Fagerholt Silk Dress with print
Earrings: Hartmann's
Sunglasses: Prada
Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss necklace
Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love band ring
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle White Diamond Pavé
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Piccolo Bracelet w. Spinel
Shoes: Tod's Suede Peep-Toe Wedges


Crown Princess Mary attending dinner with the LGBTI Community

In the end of her first day in South Africa the Crown Princess attend dinner with representatives from LGBTI Community accompanied by her traveling partner Minister of Trade and Development Mogens Jensen. The dinner took place at the local restaurant La Mouette in Cape Town. Mary was warmly welcomed when she arrived. Despite some electricity problems all across Cape Town at the time when the dinner was about to begin, I'm sure it was a great opportunity for the Crown Princess and the Danish business delegation to hear more about the work that LGBTI Community do in South Africa.

I have to start by saying that I really wonder why these evening reception arrangement's are only covered by the press as little as they are. I've found three pictures and two articles. Is there some kind of 'rule' that say she can't be either photographed or interview after 6:00 pm? Well, at least we have a little material to work with, here. She showed up wearing a reused Collette Dinnigan (SS2013) dress, embroidered with grapes. Actually I have never really been a huge fan of this dress, nevertheless Mary makes it work really well. She matched the white and baby blue lace dress and silver lurex Ann Taylor cardigan with a nude  Naledi Copenhagen (NB11) clutch, the golden Orit Elhanati necklace and a golden ring and earrings from Marianne Dulong. And of course her Shamballa Jewels bracelet. For quite some time I was so sure her silver cardigan was from the Danish designer By Malene Birger but I was terribly wrong. Found a close-up on my computer where you see the label and it differently say 'Ann Taylor'. Despite my knowledge about the cardigan I haven't yet been able to track the right model down. I kinda have the same problem with her golden pumps. We have seen them a serval occasions before and I have the feeling they are from Pura Lopez, but I haven't really been able to confirm it. So, tell me is this an outfit you would rock yourself?

Cardigan: Ann Taylor
Earrings: Marianne Dulong Esme Earrings, Big w. Diamonds
Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss necklace
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle White Diamond Pavé
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Piccolo Bracelet w. Spinel
Ring: Marianne Dulong Stella Ring
Clutch: Naledi Copenhagen Brushed Ostrich Clutch

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Shoes: Pura Lopez Fiona-Strappy Medium Heel Sandals
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The Brain Prize 2014

Thursday, May 1st
Photo @Agnés Colbert
Crown Princess Mary attended the presentation of The Brain Prize 2014 at The Black Diamond in Copenhagen.

The Brain Prize
... or Grete Lundbeck European Brain Research Prize as it is originally called, is given to one or more scientists who have distinguished themselves by some outstanding contribution to European neuroscience and is still active in research. Along with the prize is awarded €1 million. You find more information on The Brian Prize here. 

* Billedbladet.dk
* Purepeople.com
* Ppe-agency.com
* Thebrainprize.org
* Hasseferrold.blogspot.dk
* Frederiketmary.centerblog.net
* Princessesblog76.blogspot.com

It was before dinner the Crown Princess arrived to The Black Diamond in Copenhagen to attend the presentation of this years Brain Prize 2014, which is given to: "One or more scientists who have distinguished themselves by some outstanding contribution to European neuroscience".

It was with a huge smile on her face she was kindly welcomed as the guest of honor. She was given a large bouquet of flowers in the most magnificent colours by the sweetest flower girl. All this was caught on camera by the wonderful Agnés Colbert, who has allowed me to share some of her pictures taken at the arrival.

Crown Princess Mary was the one to present and hand over The Brain Prize 2014, which was given to three talented scientists from England, Italy and France. Along with the prize is given €1 million split between all three recipients: Giacomo Rizzolatti, Stanislas Dehaene and Trevor Robbins. So, why did they become recipients of The Brain Prize? Because they contributed with new knowledge and learning of reading and mathematics, social behavior disorders as addictions and substance abuse and ADHD and compulsions.

Before presenting the prize, she Crown Princess entered the stage to give a short speech which was then followed by a presentation of the three winners. Then the famous musician Bent Fabricius-Bjerre entertained all attendances with music played on piano. She really seemed to enjoy the evening at The Black Diamond.

Photo @Agnés Colbert
Photo @Agnés Colbert
Photo @Agnés Colbert
As impressed as I always am, I was truly overwhelmed by yesterday's outfit! The first that crossed my mind was "this is what we are talking about!". A summer look to die for, all because of that pale pink figure hugging dress from Prada. I simply adore it with every little detail. Pastel colours, like this bobble gum pink, looks dazzling next to her fair skin and lovely dark brown hair. Really suitable for an evening event. Actually, she repeated a success with the dress and silver cardigan, from 2013 when she visited the university in Roskilde. The simplicity is to die for, at the same time easy to copy if you like to do that as much as I do. When we are talking about the cardigan; I always believed that By Malene Birger was the designer but with the pictures I have taken by Agnés, I see that I was terrible wrong. In fact she is wearing a silver lurex cardigan from Ann Taylor. Nothing new about it because we have seen it at several occasions before this one, so we of course all recognized it.

With her timeless style, she dazzled wearing brand new pair of shoes in the same colour as the dress. As I thought, the pumps have been found at Gianvito Rossi by Fashion Follower! Just love the shape and colour. I wouldn't mind wearing those with a white or maybe navy blue dress. At first I wasn't really sure about the clutch but after a closer look I think I'm right about my first assumption: it is a Carlend Copenhagen clutch. Matching the style she accessorized her outfit with four golden bracelets -Marianne Dulong and Shamballa Jewels- rings from Ole Lynggard Copenhagen and a pair of adorable two colour earrings. Oh... now I almost forgot to mention the rhinestone hair clip. A little unusual for her to wear but back in the old days Mary wore them quite often. So why do you day? Lovely, right!

Dress: Prada Rose Colored Dress DKK 3.700
Cardigan: Ann Taylor
Clutch: Carlend Copenhagen Vanessa Original Python DKK 2700
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Esme Bracelet w. Diamonds DKK 20.900 
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Anello Bracelet w. Diamonds DKK 32.000
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle White Diamond Pavé
Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Rose Pink Pointed Toe Pumps $238
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A Day in Herning

December, 12th

Crown Princess Mary visited the Lind Care and Activity Center in Herning at 2:15 pm. As the patron of the Danish Swimming Federation Crown Princess Mary at 3:40 pm. attended the Short Course Championships in swimming in the Jyske Bank Boxen.


Crown Princess Mary visiting the Lind Care and Activity Center

For one day has Mary traveled to Herning in Jutland and around noon she arrived to the Lind Care and Activity Center who are using welfare technology in the care of the older residents living at the care center. In a black crown car she arrived and was welcomed by Mayor Lars Krarup, Tonni Svensson who lives at the care center and area manager Hedvig Toftegaard. There were great cheers from those in attendance, kids waving with the red and white Danish flag and people with cameras. Like Mary all the attendance were very happy and in a fantastic mood. The most amazing thing was to see the older residents faces when the royal guest of honor arrival, they were so thrilled to see Mary and those who met her shone across the face. During her visit she was treated with cake and coffee along with the 125 residents, staff and other guests. There is just something unique and warm about elderly. I have always loved being with them, they have so many good stories to tell  and regardless of age we can learn from them. It makes me maudlin to see how the elderly are treated well at the Lind Care and Activity Center. One of the center's residents apartments were showcased during the visit and to me it seems like they are doing great, surrounded by things they from their life and everything that matters to them. The apparent belonged to Regitze Jacobsen who was extremely glad and honor to meet the future Queen. We need to take care of all people in our society no matter who they are. End of story. These people have worked all their lives for the country we live in today and we should thank them for what they have done for us. Sadly I haven't been able to find any pictures to share with you, because there are so so many wonderful pictures out there from the visit. Instead I found a little video which might be even better. Watch it and I will assure you that your heart will melt down.

The absolute best was to see her with the residents. See their happy faces and how much it means to them to meet Mary. I can't deny that closely followed is her outfit. Sigh. A red suit! I want one right away! If I'm correct this is the first time ever we have seen Mary in a red suit and I truly hope it will not be the last time. Red is symbolized with so many things from hate to love, no matter what it's symbolized with great power. Personally I love wearing this colour and to see Mary in a red made my day even better. Wauw. Wauw. With a white blouse, the red Hugo Boss (Fall 2013 Ready-to-wear) suit she matched the Danish flags the kids were welcoming her with. I'm sure you all noticed the lovely beige coat, by the way a fabulous colour next to the red suit, which actually is reused. The coat is at least 12 years old. Pretty cool -I think so! In 2001 Mary visited Denmark for the first time and Billed-Bladet got a picture of her, where she is wearing the exact same coat as this one. Then two, 2003, years later at the christening of Ellen Hillngsø and Christoffer Castenskiold's son, Thomas, Mary attended wearing the beige coat again. As far as I know we haven't seen it since. Till her day in Herning. It kinda makes me happy to see such and old item again because even though so many years have pasts I think she wear the coat even better today. Unfortunately I do not know who the designer is such as the brown pumps. I once heard that her pumps should be from Christian Louboutin but I doubt that. Do you happen to know anything about them? In a third brown nuance she wore a brown hand-made clutch from Carlend Copenhagen. When she took off the coat her silver lurex cardigan from By Malene Birger was visible such as a three-chain necklace featuring round pendants. At first I wasn't able to find out where who designed this new necklace. Then I realized that it's a three-chain necklace featuring a pendant with each child's initial. Long = C, Christian _ Medium = I, Isabella _ Short = V+J, Vincent+Josephine. The short necklace features two pendants. Take a look at this pictures here and I'm sure you will see what I mean. The necklace is from Danish Jewellery designer Jane Kønig. I love the fact that she is wearing a necklace with each of her children's initials. What any mother would do. The only thing that changed with her outfit from one event to the next, was that she was not wearing the silver cardigan at the swimming event. Simply because of the heat inside the swimming hall I think. 


Crown Princess Mary attended the Short Course Championships in swimming

After she visited the Lind Care and Activity Center Mary attended the Short Course Championships in swimming in Jyske Bank Boksen as the patron of Danish Swimming. At the arrival to Jyske Bank Boksen she was welcomed by the volunteers at the event. This year it is the first time European Championships in swimming at the short course for seniors is held in Denmark. The Championships lasts from December 12th to 15th. I think one reason why she was wearing these specific colour might be because she was also attending a the Short Course Championships in swimming and wanted to represent Denmark in the best way, supporting the participants. Seems like it worked because the Danes won! It was a Danish record and world record in the girls relay. The Danish team was Pernille Blume, Jeanette Ottesen, Kelly Riber Rasmussen and Mie Ø. Nielsen, who won in distance 4x50 meter free. I congratulate the team with the victory! They girls was also congratulate by Mary who handed over the golden medals. Rikke Møller Pedersen was lucky to get a photo of her and Mary, you see below. With this photo we can also see the white blouse she wore much better. 

Så blev det en fantastisk aften. Dansk rekord og verdensrekord i pigernes holdkap. Ja og så mødte jeg lige Hendes Kongelige Højhed Prinsesse Mary, som er ambassadør for dansk svømning :)
Opslået af Rikke Møller Pedersen på 12. december 2013

Suit: HUGO Hugo Boss Red Suit
Cardigan: Ann Taylor
Necklaces: Jane Kønig LoveTag Necklace DKK 550?
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle Pink Diamond Pavé
Clutch: Carlend Copenhagen Vanessa DKK 8,500
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Day 3: Official State Visit in Australia

October, 26th


Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary is on a official state visit in Australia from 23th to 28th of October to attend some of the celebrations activities in addition to the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House.

Program: 
  • 11:30 am. Visiting the Twin Registry at Sydney Children's Hospital and is presented to the place of current research and talking with twins from the register which Crown Princess Mary recently became patron of. 
  • 1:15 pm. The Crown Prince couple attended the launch of eSmart Digital License at Margaret Martin Library in Sydney.

Both Frederik and Mary were in a excellent mood when they in the morning visited the Twin Registry at Sydney Children's Hospital. The hospitals children made the royal couple smile from the second they arrived. They were met by two couple of twins handing over large bouquet of flowers, on to each of them; Mary's was pink roses and Frederik got purple flowers. The pictures really made me smile, true happiness! I am sure they had a great time with all the twins, you know our favourite royal couple have a pair at home in Denmark so they know how it is, how attached they can be etc. Maybe they see similarities on the twins behavior? Frederik and Mary were also presented the current research there are on this area and got the opportunity to talk with several couple of twins from the register. Before the couple flew to Australia Mary became patron of The Australian Twins Register and The Danish Twins Register, another reason for them to make the time to visit the Sydney Children's Hospital and members of the Twin Registry. All children were dressed beautifully, most of them in the same or matching clothes, a picture were taken with the royal couple as a special day to remember. I was quite amazed when I took a closer look because the children look so much alike, not just clothes. Take a look and you'll see. Of course this all depends on whether the children are monozygotic or fraternal. Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine are fraternal and that's why they do not look exactly the same as many of these kids do.


In the afternoon, Frederik and Mary attended the launching of the eSmart Digital License at Margaret Martin Library in Sydney. This eSmart Digital License is created by The Alannah and Madeline Foundation which Mary has worked with several times before. And if I'm correct Mary created the Mary Foundation after the principals from The Alannah and Madeline Foundation. It's like the Australian Mary Foundation. eSmart Digital License is invented to improve internet security and preventing bullying online by 10+ children and adolescents. It is created by cyber safety  experts, technologists and teacher to balance between learning and fun. With just as much time as earlier the same day, the couple gave every second to the children at Margaret Martin Library. They watch how the program work and how easily the children manage to learn. 

So on the third day Mary shone in yet another design from Collette Dinnigan (Summer/Spring 2013) featuring a wonderful embroidered grape vine print in light blue and creamy white colour. The dress features so many lovely details like around the neck. Beautiful design! The silver lurex cardigan is an old one from Ann Taylor. She has worn it at multiple other occasions with several different dresses, the plain and colourful. I really like both of them, but separated I would prefer. The model you see in the link below is in coral, maybe the silver cardigan and the coral dress would have been a better match? By the way the dress was identified by the great Kate! Her dark brown hair was looses with wavy ends and her make up was done very simple - matching brown eyeshadow and pale pink lips. To this summer-in-Australia-look Mary chose beige accessories from Christian Louboutin and Chanel. Funny thing; the Chanel handbag is really old and was seen worn by her in some of the first photos we got of Mary from when she was on her way to Denmark from an Australian airport. You remember it? Now the bag is back! Earrings and bracelets are the only thing I still need to tell you about. Marianne Dulong is the designer of both earrings and two of the bracelet, and Shamballa Jewels is the other designer when we talk about bracelets. Well not a bad day if you ask me but I really look forward to the next couple of days. Don't you?

Dress: Collette Dinnigan Embroidered Grape Vine Dress
Cardigan: Ann Taylor
Earrings: Marianne Dulong Esme Earrings DKK 10,400
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Ellipse DKK 20,450
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Lumina DK 30,750
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle Pink Diamond Pavé
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Beige Décolleté 100mm Leather Pumps
Bag: Chanel Leather Handle Bag

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Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneur

September, 20th
Photo @ Agnés Colbert














Crown Princess Mary presented Danske Bank's Prize Social Innovation and Socal Entrepreneurshi at the annual celebration at University of Roskilde.


Even if it is September and rather cold in Denmark, the Crown Princess still wears pastel colors and bare legs. I'm that kind of person who already wear stockings at this time a year. But I love it. A Queen worthy she was welcomed on the red carpet at University of Roskilde where she was about to hand over Danske Banks Social Innovation Prize and Social Entrepreneurship at the annual celebration. It was very special for the participants, students and professors, because Crown Princess Mary also attended. Let's admit it she makes any event color. This years prize of DKK 50,000 was given to Professor Linda Lundgaard Andersen. The money could be used to a research trip or stay in Social Innovation Prize and Social Entrepreneurship.

There is just something so glamorous of women with curly hair! Looks natural and feminine. To match the pink fitted Prada dress she wore at that days event, Mary wore a very beautiful make up. A light pink lipgloss which makes her lips looks bigger and brown eyeliner/eyeshadow to increase the attention to her brown eyes. I think there might also be a slight powder pink eyeshadow. Her hair- and make up dresser, Søren Hedegaard, know what he's doing. I'm sure you can't find a better person to make Mary look her best.

Both earrings, black pearl bracelet and golden necklace are designed and created by Danish Jewellery designer Marianne Dulong. A designer we  have heard so much about since Mary chose to wear her jewellery from the year she came to Denmark 8-9 years ago. By the way did you know that Marianne Dulong has designed the earrings Mary wore at her engagement day and the day she left the hospital in 2007 with little Princess Isabella? Two days of her life that are really important. Quite impressing. Dulong is a very talented and skilled Danish designer. I understand why Mary loves her so much.


Very recently I managed to identify her cardigan as Ann Taylor. I don’t know if you noticed it on some of the pictures, but the sole of her pumps clearly shows that they are from Prada. I have never been able to find the exact same model as she's wearing right here. The leather clutch featuring a dark rose color is also from Prada. 

Dress: Prada Rose Colored Dress DKK 3,700
Cardigan: Ann Taylor
Earrings: Marianne Dulong Aqua DKK 13,200
Necklace: Marianne Dulong Roxy Mega Pendant DKK 29,700
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong
Shoes: Prada
Clutch: Prada Saffiano Vernice Clutch SGD$ 1,100
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Day 1.

The Olympic Games 2012


27 July 2012

This year, London is hosting the Olympic Games 2012 and the Crown Prince Couple are there to support Denmark! They even brought with them their children.

The family are staying at the royal yacht Dannebro while attending the games in London. The rest of the Danish royal gamily have also arrived to watch the games.

On July 27th, the Crown Prince Couple attended the grand opening ceremony. Crown Princess Mary briefly met with Princess Charlene of Monaco.


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SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● Prada

Cardigan ● Ann Taylor

Earrings ● Figaros Bryllup

Bracelet ● Marianne Dulong

Bracelet ● Georg Jensen

Shoes ● Jimmy Choo


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Opening of 'European E-Skills Week 2012'


30 March 2012

It was a great day, when Crown Princess Mary arrived to the Experimentarium in Hellerup to attend the opening ceremony of 'European E-Skills Week 2012'.

'European E-Skills Week' is a campaign focused on showing people how to get jobs through e-skills in the digital age we live in.


SHOP THE LOOK

Coat ● Prada

Cardigan ● Ann Taylor

Earrings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen

Clutch ● Naledi Copenhagen

Shoes ● Rupert Sanderson


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