Aalborg University's 50th anniversary

19 April 2024

Queen Mary attended the grand celebration of Aalborg University's 50th anniversary. The celebration took place at Musikkens Hus in Aalborg.

She was welcomed by Rector Per Michael Johansen, Deputy Rector Anne Marie Kanstrup, Chairman of the Board André Rogaczewki and flower girl Salma Sherzai - student at Aalborg University.

SHOP THE LOOK

Blouse ● Jesper Høvring x Great Greenland (new)

Earrings ● Custom-made by Cenius & Bach

Necklace ● Halberstadt

Necklace ● Julie Sandlau

Clutch ● Carlend Copenhagen

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

A year went by

20 December 2023

It is time to look back at 2023. Soon we will celebrate a new year. "The transition to the new year is always an opportunity to stop and appreciate everything that has happened during the year." This is, among others, what Crown Princess Mary write in her annual speech as founder and Chairwoman of the Mary Foundation.

"We need each other if we want to succeed. With the warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

Mary wore her splendid purple velvet suit from Temperley London. Because of the outfit my guess is that the marvelous photo was taken of her when hosting the annual Christmas reception for the Mary Foundation and its partners on November 30th (here). Once again, photographer Steen Brogaard captured a wonderful moment with the Crown Princess.

To keep warn, she added a stunning light grey wool shawl. It is still unidentified and I cannot remember having seen it before. Do you?

The magical purple earrings are crafted by Cenius & Bach.

SHOP THE LOOK

Blazer ● Temperley London, here

Pants ● Temperley London, here

Earrings ● Custom-made by Cenius & Bach, here

unidentified

shawls

Christmas reception for the Mary Foundation's partners

30 November 2023

Crown Princess Mary hosted the annual Christmas reception for the Mary Foundation's partners. The foundation have collaborations with a number of different organizations and other foundations to fulfill their vision to combat social difficulties as bullying, loneliness and domestic violence.

These partners were all gathered at Frederik VIII's palace at Amalienborg on Thursday afternoon to enjoy each others companies, a warm cup of glögg and æbleskiver - a traditional specialty in Denmark.

In a post on social media, the Crown Princess write:

"It's a day I look forward to every year. Because it is an occasion to meet and thank all those who have contributed to our work in the past year and who fight for the same as we do; a society where more people feel that they belong."

Mary has hosted these Christmas receptions for many years now. It is truly something I look forward to every year. I see the delight and happiness in her eyes. These people gathered have the same commitment as she does.

This year, Mary has chosen me favorite pants suit of them all. Her purple velvet suit from Temperley London. Do you remember when she wore it the first time? Yes, that is right. In her exclusive interview with Financial Times in 2022 (here). She wore it with the same plain white top which I believe to be MaxMara.

Wish we had a glimpse of what shoes she was wearing, but I don't see anything. Any ideas?

What I do see is her beloved custom-made purple Amethyst earrings from Cenius & Bach. Did you know that these earrings comes with different pendants, features her monogram and has a hidden blue stone to represent her royalty?

Look closer and you will see a matching Amethyst ring. Mary has worn it for maaaaany years. Way before the earrings.

SHOP THE LOOK

Blazer ● Temperley London, here

Top ● Weekend MaxMara, here

Pants ● Temperley London, here

Earrings ● Custom-made by Cenius & Bach, here

unidentified

blouse, ring

Day 1 and 2: Business visit from Sweden

17 September

Yesterday, Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel arrived to Copenhagen on occasion of a business visit. This is why the couple is traveling along with a business delegation from Sweden. The couple arrived to Denmark on Monday. They were official welcomed by the Swedish ambassador in Denmark, H.E. Fredrik Jörgensen. Later in the evening Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel were more privately welcomed by the Danish Crown Prince Couple in their home at Amalienborg Castle. The Royal House shared a few pictures from their private meeting, here. 

The Swedish couple is staying in Denmark for three day from Septemer 16-18th. The visit focuses on strengthening and the development of a stronger relationship between Denmark and Sweden when it comes to healthcare and finding more sustainable solutions. At the same time this visit is also about UN's 17 world goals. According to the Royal House both couple's are committed to make the 17 worldgoals work in reality.

Visiting the UN City & DI's Summit

This morning the two royal couple's were gathered in the UN City in Copenhagen. Grete Faremo, Executive Director of UNOPS (UN project management office) had the privileged honor to welcome both Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary when they arrived. The visit was all about trying to the innovative partnerships behind the UN World Goals on sustainable development. Among other, were they four of them introduced to presentation on 'Innovation Partnerships with the UN to accelerate the SDG's'. It was great seeing all of them together again.

After visiting the UN City, all four of them attended the Danish Industry Summit 2019 in DR Concert Hall in Copenhagen. They smiled and had fun all day. Especially when arriving to the Concert Hall. The summit was all about green solutions. How both companies, politicians and citizens can work together on a sustainable future growth, which Crown Princess Victoria also spoke about in her speech. Crown Prince Frederik also took part in the event. He presenteded the DI Prize 2019.

Kongehuset ● Daily Mail ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Frederik et Mary

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Well, well, well. Now we are talking. Mary you looked amazing and sexy in that brand new jumpsuit of yours. Heaven already managed to identify that this new piece is coming from a Max Mara collection. Every one of you who have already commented on her outfit (without me having made no post yet) is thrilled as I am. These kinda loose jumpsuit are highly fashionable right now. Mary rocked every pieces of it.

She accessorized the new jumpsuit with simple black pointed leather pumps from Gianvito Rossi. Nothing new about them, nor the black Carlend Copenhagen clutch. Accessories that never go out of style in my opinion. I really like how she worked this simple and modern looking outfit. Very minimalistic.

The diamond earrings are a design by Sophie Bille Brahe and the delicate diamond ring is from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen. At the moment I am not sure if she wore other jewellery, other than her golden necklace featuring green beads from Nadia Shelbaya. Mary completed her look with a chic ponytail and eye-catching makeup.

SHOP THE LOOK

Jumpsuit ● Max Mara, here

Earrings ● Sophie Bille Brahe, here

Necklace ● Nadia Shelbaya, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here
Clutch ● Carlend Copenhagen

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

HMS Nyköping and a "Swedish" dinner

Before having dinner the Danish Crown Prince Couple were invited to see the Swedish battleship, HSM Nyköping. On a daily basis the ship belongs in the harbor of Karlskrona. On Tuesday it had found its way to the Amalie Garden - the small garden separating Amalienborg to Copenhagen Harbor.

The weather was nothing good. It was rainy and windy. But it just made everyone smile and laugh. Everything is wya more comfortable on a warm and sunny summer evening, but the rain gave memorable pictures. Especially Crown Princess Mary was one big smile.

About an hour or so later Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel were invited to dinner with Fredrik Jörgensen (the Swedish ambassador in Denmark) and his wife as hosts. Both hosts and all four royals welcomed the rest of the guest from both Denmark and Sweden at the arrival.

Kongehuset ● Kongehuset ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Frederik et Mary ● Daily Mail ● Royal Fashion Blog ● PPE Agency

First, I have to say that I adore Crown Princess Victoria's outfit. The color combo and fabrics are adorable. She looks so beautiful. So did Mary. I am thrilled to see her in that Ralph Lauren dress again. This dress was originally a floor-length gown. Then she changed it to what we see today. A shorter version. I would really like to see the dress without coat and blazer, but I truly understand why she both wore her wool coat from JOSEPH and her crispy white Max Mara blazer. She has worn the outfit before on May 16th 2019 when attending dinner on occasion of Copenhagen Fashion Summit, here. A very glamorous look.

Trying to keep everything in control despite rain and wind, my eyes were on her magnificent accessories. Took my quite a while to realize that Mary was wearing her old diamond earrings from Cenius & Bach. They come with three different size and colored stones pendants. Last night she showed off powder pink Rose Quartz pendants. A perfect match to the necklace and reused Bottega Veneta clutch.

The stunning updo completed her outfit with such perfection. I absolutely love that she's wearing these different feminine updo's again. She did years ago, but then suddenly we rarely saw them. It inspires my to try some myself. Mary topped off her evening and dinner outfit with chic Prada pumps.

SHOP THE LOOK

Coat ● JOSEPH, here

Blazer ● Max Mara, here

Dress ● Ralph Lauren

Earrings ● Cenius & Bach, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here
Bracelets ● Cartier, here
Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here
Rings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Clutch ● Bottega Veneta, here

Shoes ● Prada, here

Princess Ingrid Alexandra's confirmation

31 August

Yesterday was a big day for the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway. She celebrated her confirmation in the castle chapel at the Royal Palace in Oslo.

Friends and family from near and far were invited to celebrate the day with her. Also the Danish Crown Prince couple and their oldest son Prince Christian were invited to the ceremony and following lunch. Crown Prince Frederik is the godfather of Princess Ingrid Alexandra. As her godfather, he participated in a very special part of the confirmation - he lit a candle for her with her other godparents (Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, King Felipe of Spain, Kong Harald of Norway and Marit Tjessem).

A confirmation is a significant day in most young peoples life. It is the day where to confirm the promises that were made at the christening. It takes place as a special church service each year around the age of 13-15. The ceremony is not quite the same in each country. In Denmark for instance we do not lit a candle confirmed children, but it is a beautiful tradition. Let us congratulate the Princess on behalf of her confirmation!

Daily Mail ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Frederik et Mary ● Frederik et Mary ● Frederik et Mary ● PPE Agency ● Daily Mail

Meanwhile both Princess Ingrid Alexandra and the rest of her family where dressed in traditional norwegian dresses and suits, the Danish royals were dressed in their best outfits. Crown Prince Frederik looked perfect in a black uniform and his son was indeed handsome wearing a black and white suit.

Mary had chosen a lovely floral printed dress from Zimmermann. She has worn it once before while staying in South Korea on an official visit in May this year, here. I loved it right away and I still do. Mary looks so beautiful wearing that floral dream. Attending the confirmation of Princess Ingrid Alexandra she embraced the style with a brand new headpiece. The correct name of the style I do not know. So please enlightened me. What I know is that it is all new; features a flower and it is made of something that looks like purple straw. Let me know if you know where to find this new pieces.

The colorpalet was differently power pink and purple, mixed with a little suede and satin. She wore her old Cenius & Bach earrings with purple pendants. As other jewellery I see a diamond ring from Dulong Fine Jewelry, who also designed one of her bracelets. The other golden bangle is from Cartier. Many of you noticed the purple satin clutch. Despite most of you think it is new - it's not. It goes back to around 2008 when visiting Bulgaria on an official visit, here. She last wore the clutch at an event in 2014, here.

I haven't had a good look at her shoes, but to me it looks like she was wearing a pair of Gianvito Rossi suede pumps. They tricked me many times because the color is difficult - white, but not completely white. Believe these are the same pumps, here.

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● Zimmermann, here

Earrings ● Cenius & Bach, here & here
Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here
Bracelets ● Cartier, here

Clutch ● Anya Hindmarch, here
Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2019: celebration dinner

16 May

Earlier that day, the Crown Princess attended the conference Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2019. She participated as patron for the Global Fashion Agenda along with CEO Eva Kruse, here. 

In the evening, Crown Princess Mary arrived to Langelinje Pavilion in Copenhagen to attend a celebration dinner on occasion of the conference. Once again she was accompanied by Eva Kruse. At the arrival Crown Princess Mary was in a really great mood. She was all smiles. Seems like it has been a couple of wonderful days with lots of new initiatives, innovation and discussing what need to be done to make the fashion industry more sustainable in the future.

Copenhagen Fashion Summit is an international conference gathering different actors, advocates and companies in Copenhagen to focus on a more sustainable fashion industry.

Det Danske Kongehus ● Billed Bladet ● Getty Images ● Frederik et Mary

This is the final night for Mary to shine on occasion of the conference. And she did. All the other days Eva Kruse was the one wearing white. On Thursday evening Mary had chosen to wear a white blazer fra Max Mara. Originally it is part of her white suit, here. Amazing how different it looks worn with a dress for an evening event. Don't you think?

Honestly I have not been that positively surprised about her last couple of outfits. But this is exactly what I expected from her. I am not quite sure about the dress, but to me it looks like one of her old Ralph Lauren gowns - just altered. The dress I am talking about was first worn in 2010 at a pre-wedding dinner on occasion of Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling's wedding, here. Then two years later Mary wore it for another dinner, here. What do you think? Is she in fact wearing her old Lauren dress.

She embraced the style by wearing old Cenius & Bach earrings and her golden necklace featuring green beads. These are the earrings wearing her logo. They are also suppose to have a blue stone attached somewhere to symbolize her blue, royal blood. A pair of symbolic earrings. To match the dress is a Hugo Boss suede clutch and chic pointed pumps in a similar color.

SHOP THE LOOK

Blazer ● Max Mara

Earrings ● Cenius & Bach, here

Clutch ● Hugo Boss, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

Celebrating Prince Nikolai

Monday, August 28th

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Kongehust ● Instagram ● Facebook ● Getty Images ● PPE Agency ● Daily Mail ● Frederik et Mary 1 ● Billed-Bladet ● Ksiezna Mary

Celebrating your 18th birthday is something special, at least if you live in Denmark such as Prince Nikolai does. Prince Joachim and Countess Alexandra's first born child, Prince Nikolai, celebrated this big day along with his family on board the Royal yacht Dannebrog Monday evening. The dinner was hosted by his grandmother Queen Margrethe. Invited were Prince Nikolai's mother, father, stepmother, siblings, aunt, cousins and of course his grandparents. All guests seemed to be in a splendid mood when arriving to Dannebrog in the evening. Especially Prince Joachim and Countess Alexandra showed great pride in what a civilized young man their son has become. Several times during the arriving, we have pictures of Princess Athena hugging her older brother with great love. Absolutely adorable. Also Crown Princess Mary and her four children were in a splendid mood attending the birthday dinner. We even got a smile from Prince Vincent, which we rarely see. Because of a IOC Coordination Commission meeting in South Korea did Crown Prince Frederik not attend his nephews big day. Usually, the royal family arrive by car but this time the Crown Princess and her children walked to their destination. Dannebrog was docked in the harbor right next to their home, Frederik VIIIs palace at Amalienborg. Prince Christians, in his black suit, was the one to carry the present (I assume) for his cousin. We differently need more of these family gatherings -am I right?

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Both Prince Christian and Prince Vincent each wore a black suit, white button-downs and butterfly's identified as Ralph Lauren by Royalty Wardrobe, here. Already two handsome young men. Their sisters in full-skirt dresses and matching white coats from ZARA, here, similar to one of Mary's. Princess Josephine's yellow embroidered tulle dress has been identified as H&M, here. I guess that Princess Isabella could be wearing her birthday dress, here, from Morley, here.

Mary herself was dress in one of her good old golden Prada dresses. I am sure I will be able to find pictures of all the events she has worn this dress, but I will try and if one (or two) is missing you let me know, right? The dress goes back to Prada's Fall Winter 2004 collection. Mary has worn the dress in: 2004, 2006, 2009, 2012. This proves that style never outdate. When do you think she wore it better? Any favourite look? I am very thrilled of her latest look and the one in 2006. Even the shoes Mary had chosen to wear are reused golden wonders seen at several previous events -I hardly remember half of them. She embrace the golden outfit by wearing her Cenius & Bach earrings and a Cartier bracelet along with a few other bracelets. I also noticed a rather large ring on her right hand, but I can't seem to find any close-ups to get a closer look. As goes with the arrival, another thing was a... bit different than usual because Mary did not carry her own clutch at the birthday dinner -her oldest daughter did. Princess Isabella had the honor to wear her mothers clutch and she did like a royal woman. I don't know if you noticed it before I mentioned it, but I love the fact that the Princess helped out her mother. Hair and makeup were exquisite as always. Overall Mary's look reminds me so much of a typical 20s outfit with the low waistline, embellished dress and soft curly hairstyle.

Dress: Prada Golden Ivory Dress

Earrings: Cenius & Bach Monogram Drop Earrings

Bracelet: Cartier Love Bracelet

Clutch: Judith Leiber

Day 3. Business Promotion in the United States

Thursday, September 29th

Accompanied by a business delegation are Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visits Washington and Boston from September 27-30th. The visit focuses on healthcare solutions, the maritime industries and food.

* Kongehuset.dk
* Dailymail.co.uk
* Billedbladet.dk 1
* Princessesblog76.blogspot.com
* Frederiketmary.centerblog.net 1

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary during their third day in the United States

The royal couple spend most of the day together. First at the National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution in Washington where they attended the exhibition 'On the Water', which was followed by a visited the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the US which treats about 9 million veterans annually. Here the couple was accompanied by the business delegation from Denmark.

During the visit at the veteran hospital located in Washington both of them were given a special honorary coin. Three or four hours later the couple appeared in Boston where they visited Guldmann Inc. Crown Prince Frederik payed a visit to Cities as Drivers for Sustainability at the University of Boston followed by a meeting with the Mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find that many articles nor photos from the couple's third day.

Simply gorgeous we get to see so many of her old things. You do remember the blue and greenish signe Bøgelund-Jensen, right? Amazing how well she manages to get this dress styled in a whole new way every time we see it. She has worn it a quite many occasions in many different ways but I do not recall we have ever seen her wear this dress featuring the most incredible pattern with a cardigan before. But it looks really great, especially when Mary wears it as a cape over her shoulders. Clever. Anyone you knows something about the cardigan? 

One thing I have learned from her is how well darker colours are matched with lighter ones. This outfit is a great example: a dark blue cardigan and rose patent leather pumps from Gianvito Rossi. Always a winner.To match the rest of her outfit she was wearing Cenius & Bach earrings and a navy blue Quidam clutch. Mary also accessorized her look with a two diamond bracelets (one of them probably from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here) and a couple of diamond bands from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen paired with a large diamond ring in the middle. So, though a cardigan is part of every women's basic wardrobe I think it's what changed her outfit to a winner outfit.   

Dress: Signe Bøgelund-Jensen Greenish Dress

Earrings: Cenius & Bach Pendant Earrings

Bracelet: Cartier Love Bracelet

Ring: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Band Ring

Clutch: Quidam Blue Alligator Clutch

Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Pink Patents Leather Pumps

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attending dinner

Around dinner time the Crown Prince Couple arrived to attend a dinner accompanied by the business delegation and other collaborators. It all took place in State Room in Boston. Both showed a sincere pleasure attending the dinner. It was in a brilliant mood they arrived last as gusts of honor. Both Danish and American guests attended the dinner, which provided a good opportunity for both of them to exchange ideas and opportunities with their own country's experience.

Several speeches were given during the evening and one of them was given by the Crown Princess herself. Proudly she talked about Denmark and the Danes in general with her husband in the front row. Crown Princess Mary captured everybody's attention with her charismatic smile and gentle voice.

The day started in Washington with a visit at the National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution and ended with a dinner in Boston.

I'm stunned by her creativity. Mixing and matching colours, prints, patterns and fabrics recently. Think we have seen some pieces I'd never thought we would see Mary wear. This new dress is one of them. It took my many attempts to identify her new olive green dress, even though I didn't. But with help from Heaven and Kate I am able to tell that her dress is from Tory Burch.

Mary embraced her wonderful outfit with a drop earrings from Danish Jewlscph. It is not the first time we see them, but they caused me great trouble. But not any longer. I can't say the same thing about her golden filigree bracelet. She has worn it before and several ideas have been suggested. I haven't found it yet.

On a photo we see a glimpse of her shoes. Snake skin pumps from Gianvito Rossi. Hate to say so, but not the best match with the embroidered dress. What do you think? Mary was also wearing two more bracelets - one from Cartier and one I believe is from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here. She is also wearing a square shaped ring. I still have no idea where it is from, nor if she has worn it before. Sergio Rossi is the creator of her incredible clutch bag.

Dress: Tory Burch Olive Branch Celina Dress
Bracelet: Cartier Love Bracelet
Clutch: Sergio Rossi Clutch Bag

Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Python Pumps

Day 2. Official State Visit to Saudi Arabia & Qatar

Monday, February 29th

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attends a business delegation to Saudi Arabia and Qatar from February 28th to March 3rd. They are accompanied by a business delegation of 44 Danish companies and three Danish politicians.

Program: Saudi Arabia

The Crown Prince Couple

• 10:15 am. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended the opening of business promotion where the 44 Danish companies participate. Crown Prince Frederik gave a speech.
• 12:30 pm. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended a WAX-seminar to share skills and solutions for water saving. 
• 12:45 pm. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended the opening of by a new warehouse owned by Arla. The royal couple inaugurated a miniature version of the warehouse at the business fair. 
• 1:30 pm. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended a business dinner with with Danish and Saudi Arabian businesses. During the lunch Crown Prince Frederik handed over the HRH Prince Henrik's Medal of Honor. 
• 8:55 pm. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended a dinner. 

Crown Princess Mary

• 3:30 pm. Crown Princess Mary attended, on her own, a meeting with Saudi Arabian business women together with Minister of Health- and Elderly Sophie Løhde.

* Kongehuset.dk
* Billedbladet.dk 1 2
* Frederiketmary.centerblog.net
* Princessesblog76.blogspot.com 

Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary during the day

No time to resting. From early morning the royal couple were on the road. The first event planned for today was the opening of business promotion where the 44 Danish companies also participated. Accompanied by Minister of Health and Elderly Sophie Løhde and Minister of Business- and Growth Troels Lund Poulsen, the royal couple arrived to Al Faisaliah Hotel ready to attend the opening ceremony of the Danish Saudi Business Forum. Flower girls handed over nice bouquets to the Crown Princess at the arrival. Acting all calm, the couple entered the Prince Sultan Hall where the 300 invited guests were waiting, representing each and their own businesses. The 44 Danish companies were traveled all the long way to share knowledge, ideas and possibly contact information for future use with possible new Saudi Arabian companies. As a part of the opening ceremony the Crown Prince gave a speech, such as Ambassador Ole Frijs-Madsen. The Crown Prince also cut the red ribbon with a golden scissor helped by his wife and Dr. Zamil, Chairman of Riyadh Chamber of Commerce. Afterwards, the Crown Prince couple walked around Prince Sultan Hall and spoke to some of the Danish companies that were represented.
Crown Princess Mary also had a visit in Riyadh on her own where she met with Saudi Arabian business women together with Minister of Health- and Elderly Sophie Løhde. It made a big impression on her to meet these women, who live in a country where it's certainly not easy as a woman to move in the business world. To work for girls and women's rights is something she has expressed is really important for her. Clearly the meeting had a strong impact on her. 

I was right about the black trousers, it should not be the last time we came to see them. So far, I think Mary has handled the clothes situation really well. Despite the use of black, long trousers and bell-shaped coats I think she's doing good. A little strange to see her that covered up though I'm surprised how she manages to match clothes and still live up to the requirements there is. I understand why she's diligent and choose outfits that do not attract too much attention.Which I why I'm so glad to see her in this coat. It's a great balance between her usual workwear and restricted options. In a way this reminds me of something Queen Letizia would wear, I'm really not sure why. She's always seen wearing business wear, clean lines and print. By the way, I think this multicolour coat would look great on Queen Letizia as I did on Mary. Because it reminds me of Letizia's style, at first I was sure Hugo Boss could be the designer and I even found a similar coat but not exactly the same. I shared my thoughts with Lurdes and wupti, two seconds later she found it. Not at Boss but at Missoni. A designer I had not thought about at all. It's also quite some time since she has worn anything from that specific designer. Really what would I do without you? Therefor the honor goes to her! If I was you, I would take one more close look at this coat and the dazzling pattern. When you do that, take a notice of her hair too. A really lovely half updo, created of two separate twisted tufts of hair. I believe she was wearing her black SAND Copenhagen pumps and then of course, once again, Mary accessorized her look with the beautiful Carlend Copenhagen clutch. I see some brackets as well but the quality of the pictures are not good enough to tell which ones. The white pearl earrings and rings are from Marianne Dulong who, by they way changed their name to Dulong Fine Jewelry. 

Coat: Missoni Belted Coat in Multicolor
Earrings: Dulong Fine Jewelry
Ring: Dulong Fine Jewelry
Bracelet: Georg Jensen Torun Cuff in 18k Rose Gold

Clutch: Carlend Copenhagen Vanessa

Possible identification
Shoes: SAND Copenhagen

Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary attending dinner at Al Faisaliah Hotel

Attending gala dinner at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, the Crown Prince couple greeted over 300 special invited people before the dinner was about the begin. The dinner was held to gather all representatives from the Danish Saudi Business Forum, which the couple attended earlier in the morning. Minister of Foreign Affairs Kristian Jensen, Minister of Health and Elderly Sophie Løhde and Minister of Business- and Growth Troels Lund Poulsen also participated the evening event. Lobster and lamp were, among others, served for dinner for the 300 guests including the Danish royal couple.

Usually we get to see Mary in some kind of evening dress when attending similar events. At yesterdays dinner she showed up wearing trousers and I loved it. Amazing to see how to style a pair of black trousers so many different ways. She matched the trousers with a coat never seen before. A very popular silhouette right now. Mary embraced it beautifully. It features a white colour block on sleeves and hemline. About the designers then I really don't know what to believe. A good friend of mine Kate showed me a model from Max Mara. Could be right but I can't tell for sure. Take a look and tell me what you think. The same goes with the new white blouse featuring embroidered details. So far we have seen her in international designers. As accessories Mary dazzled wearing black Gianvito Rossi pumps, beautiful earrings from Genius & Bach, a bracelet from Georg Jensen and that brilliant Carlend Copenhagen clutch. Once again she amazed me with her hairstyle and modest makeup.

Earrings: Cenius & Bach Amethyst Diamond Earrings

Bracelet: Georg Jensen Torun Cuff in 18k Rose Gold
Clutch: Carlend Copenhagen Vanessa
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi

Possible identification
Coat: Max Mara White Wool Colorblock Coat

Gala dinner at Christiansborg palace

Saturday, November 7th

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary hosted a gala dinner at Christiansborg palace in Copenhagen on the occasion of the Trilateral Commission meeting.

* Herognu.dk
* Royalista.com
* Frederiketmary.centerblog.net
* Princessesblog76.blogspot.com

On Saturday the 7th of November, the Crown Prince couple hosted a gala dinner on occasion of the Trilateral Commission meeting at the end of a three-day conference, which took place at Danish Industry for the commission's European members. The dinner was held at Christiansborg palace in the hall with the characteristic black and white floors and colourful tapestry. I don't know if you keep an eye on their calendar, but this dinner is really something I have been looking forward to in a very long time. Therefor it has been terrible to wait days for pictures from the event, but we finally got some. And it was differently worth waiting for. During the three-day conference, Crown Prince Frederik gave a speech and got the chance to talk with some of the members on the meeting's different topics -like how to improve cooperation politically and economically between various regions of the world.
From the outside Christiansborg palace does not look that special at all, which of course is just my opinion, but the second you enter the first room you immediately see how magnificent it is. Every room is beautifully decorated with huge chandeliers hanging from the ceiling in every room. You see old paintings everywhere along with the most overwhelmingly furnitures. It is differently worth a visit. You are led from one room to another and every room gets more fantastic than the previous. In the middle you find the Great Hall or Riddersalen in Danish. The chandeliers are even bigger, the floor is like a huge chessboard and everywhere you look these colourful tapestries are hanging on the walls. The Great Hall has been used for numerous royal dinners, birthdays as well as state visits. You get mesmerized by entering the room. The unique tapestries are made by the sculptor Bjørn Nørgaard and they were a gift to the Queen in 1990 when she celebrated her 50th birthday. The 17 tapestries tell the 1000 year history of Denmark. Ten years later, in 2000, the tapestries were done and placed in the Great Hall on occasion of the Queen's 60th birthday. The Great Hall measures 40 meters long and 10 meters high, here.

Why do I adore Mary so much? Because she unexpectedly shows up in a golden jacquard fitted dress wearing matching pumps. That's why. It was so much worth waiting for to get a glimpse of her attending the gala dinner. I really think every royalist turned their heads and looked just one more time to see how dazzling Mary was. How was your first reaction when you saw her in the golden wonder? Mary looks good in almost everything from trousers to dresses, but she also chooses her clothes with great care. Most women would look like a disco ball wearing such a dress, but not Mary. I expressed to you who much I really wanted to identify this new golden evening dress and with the precious help from Heaven and Kate, the dress has now been found. The golden wonder is from Prada.  She paired it with her golden glitter pumps from Gianvito Rossi to make the outfit look even more stunning. Among others, she has worn them at the INDEX: Award 2015 in Helsingør, here and at the Reumert Award 2015, here. She matched everything beautifully with Cenius & Bach earrings and a golden diamond bracelet -which I still do not know designed. I also spotted her wearing the box clutch from Judith Leiber. The perfect clutch to the most amazing evening outfit.

Dress: Prada Short Dress in Beige
Earrings: Cenius & Bach Flower earrings

Clutch: Judith Leiber
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Gold Glitter Pumps

The World Cancer Day 2015: award show

Wednesday, February 4th

Crown Princess Mary attended the presentation of the Danish Cancer Society award on occasion of the World Cancer Day 2015. 

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* Billedbladet.dk

* Frederiketmary.centerblog.net

She had a large smile on her face when she arrived to Skuespilhuset in Copenhagen to attend the presentation of this years Danish Cancer Society award. With the vision 'to have a life without cancer' the Danish Cancer Society work to improve the conditions for people with cancer, give them a better life afterwards and most important to prevent people from having cancer in the first place. The award is handed over on occasion of the World Cancer Day 2015. At the arrival the Crown Princess was welcomed by chairman of Danish Cancer Society Frede Olesen. Before Mary entered the stage with Frede Olesen, a few speeches were given to ensure the attending guests how important this award is. When the time was up, the Crown Princess entered the large stage and presented this years winners psychologist and senior researcher Julie Midtgaard and research physiotherapist and graduate in health science Morten Quist. They were given the award because of their effort in research on cancer and volunteer efforts in the field. Congratulations to both of them with the prestigious award!

Floor-length trousers seems to be a clear favourite for Mary these days. Judging the fact that these are high waisted and no closing is visible I think you are right about it being at jumpsuit. One has been found at Max Mara and the two of these are very similar. Therefor I think Mary's has to be found a this designer, though I have not been able to track down the exact same model. Maybe you are more lucky than me. The upper part of her outfit, we have a white no-sleeve blouse featuring a pleating at front. At the arrival she wore her black Prada coat seen at countless times before today. She embrace the style by wearing a pair of black pointed pumps which I'm still not sure who designed. I suggest either SAND Copenhagen or Gianvito Rossi. As jewellery she had chosen a few diamond rings from Ole Lynggaard, a unidentified diamond bracelet and rose quartz earrings from Cenius & Bach. These are the ones caring her monogram on the back such as a hidden blue diamond somewhere unknown, symbolizing her royalty. Last but not least Mary wore her silver watch from Cartier featuring a black leather strap. If I'm correct this is the watch she got as morning gift from her husband-to-be on the day of their wedding. 

Coat: Prada

Earrings: Cenius & Bach Flower earrings

Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Band Rings

Watch: Cartier Tank Watch

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Jumpsuit: Max Mara Elegant Black estro jumpsuit

Day 2. Visiting Tajikistan

Friday, October 24th

Crown Princess Mary is visiting Tajikistan from October 23rd to 24th as patron and member of the WHO Regional Office for Europe.

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* Princessesblog76.blogspot.com

Crown Princess Mary during her second day in Tajikistan

A two days visit is simply just not enough. But we have to get the best out of it. On her second and last day in Tajikistan the Crown Princess visited the Medical University in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan as the first thing in the morning. Actually only very little was unusual but it was a big thing for Mary because she won an award for her hard and committed work in the field to promote health issues in Tajikistan as well as around the world. Focusing on healthcare is also one of the main reasons why she is on this two day visit. Later in the afternoon she visited a local taekwondo club for both boys and girls who proudly showed the Crown Princess what they had learned. Visiting the taekwondo club was primarily to see which actions can be done to help combat gender-based violence. 

Visiting a medical university and a teakwondo club the same say takes an outfit that can do both. Think Mary had found a great combination with a look that was both comfortable, practical and really good-looking at the same time. She was wearing her white and beige tweed skirt from Dolce & Gabbana worn at one occasion before this one. For quite a while I have been searching to find the right model. Till now I have only been able to find it as a jacket and dress, but no skirt. With some help if has now been tracked down! We only have very few pictures from her second and last day in Tajikistan (which really is a shame...) that made it a bit harder to identify what blouse she was wearing. As you know, it only takes one single picture which I was able to find. So, Mary wore a brand new blouse featuring a white collar. Thanks for Catherine it was been identified as ZARA. She embrace the style with a pair of white pearl earrings from Marianne Dulong, a golden Orit Elhanati necklace and two diamond rings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen. From what I see, it is her black pointed pumps from SAND Copenhagen she is wearing.

Blouse: ZARA Blouse with contrasting collar in back/white

Skirt: Dolce & Gabban Tweed Mini Skirt

Earrings: Marianne Dulong

Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love band ring

Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss Necklace
Shoes: SAND Copenhagen

Crown Princess Mary attending a reception

After a rather short last day in Tajikistan the Crown Princess attended a reception in the evening, of course as guest of honor. The reception took place at one of Tajikistan's finest hotels in Dushanbe. The reception began with a speech given by the WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, who praised Mary for her work and commitment. From what I have been able to find out, then Mary was very honored of Dr Jakab's words. The Crown Princess and WHO Regional Director for Europe have been working together on several occasions for a few years now.

Mar showed up wearing one of her most incredible purple dress; an old deep purple dress from Prada which I have always thought was from Hugo Boss -it is not, just to make sure. It features some dazzling details on the upper part. She matched the dress with a pair of Cenius & Bach earrings and her golden twisted Orit Elhanati necklace. To top it off her eye makeup was in the same lovely purple colour! Unfortunately that is all I see from that one photo I have found. I would really like to have seen which pair of shoes she had chosen and if she was carrying a clutch, she might has.

This was all for now. It has been two wonderful days for all of us. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

Dress: Prada

Earrings: Cenius & Bach Floral Earrings w. Pendant

Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss Necklace

World Health Organization reception in Copenhagen

Wednesday, September 24th

Crown Princess Mary attended a reception on occasion of the WHO European Region 64 Regional Committee meeting taking place in the European WHO office in Copenhagen. 

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The Crown Princess has plenty of events to attend these days. Only about a week ago, she and Frederik were on a official visit to Canada. A couple of days later Mary was back in America attending a conference in New York on well-being and healthcare issues. Now she is back again attending a reception on occasion of the WHO European Region 64 Regional Committee meeting. It took place in the European WHO office in Copenhagen. Mary was present as patron of WHO -the World Health Organization. I have not been able to find much information about the meeting, nor have many pictures been published which is quite a shame. I wonder why? To me it seems like any other visit. But now you now what I know.

At the reception Mary was wearing one of the most beautiful dresses in the most incredible pastel pink colour! Makes her face radiate like a shining star. The colour is just by almost every Danish designer right now, but looking at her new dress I was in no doubt where to find it: at Heartmade. Which was indeed correct. The colour, shape and length looks just great on her. Don't you think? Apparently Mary can't get enough of that colour and wore a pair of matching Cenius & Bach earrings, custom made for her. The earrings even features her monogram on the back. The story also goes that the designers have placed a blue stones somewhere, representing her royalty. Oh... I just love this idea. As on the third day in Canada Mary embrace the style by wearing a pair of snake pumps from Christian Louboutin. Not sure I will ever be able to afford a pair on my own, but I'd love to find something similar to hers. Her makeup was gorgeous, hairstyle flawless and smile beautiful. So, I would really like to her how would you style this dress and at what occasion would you wear it? I imagine a summer day with my friend and maybe a pair of brown sandals.

Dress: Heartmade Nude silkdress

Earrings: Cenius & Bach Floral Earrings w. Pendant

Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle White Diamond Pavé

Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Band Ring

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

The Reumert Award / Årets Reumert 2014

Sunday, June 22nd

Photo @Agnés Colbert

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended the annual Reumert Award 2014 taking place at the Royal Theatre, Copenhagen. 

The Reumert Award / Årets Reumert 2016

... goes back to 1998 where it was established by Bikubenfonden. The Reumert Award / Årets Reumert aims to focus on live performing art in Denmark, to honor some of the talented Danish artists and arouse the interest for theater. Every year 22 various awards are presented and given to among others actors, singers, dancers, stage designers all live broadcast. This year, 2014, the Reumert Awards are given for the 16th time. You find more information here. 

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* Princesdanoisacopenhauge.centerblog.net

One of the many times I'm glued to the TV is when the Reumert Award show is live broadcasted. It's something I really look forward to every year. For quite many years I've watched the show and truly enjoy it -of course some years are better then others. Wish I managed to watch more live performing art, unfortunately I don't. This one night I get to see and hear everything from the world of singers, dancers, actors etc. Within two hours you have seen a little bit of everything  from the past years cultural arts performances whether it's a provocative performance on stage or classic music. Just brilliant for someone like me. Prominent guests such as the Crown Prince couple were all invited to watch the show which was broadcasted live on Sunday evening taken place in the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen. The royal couple arrived, in a great mood, shortly before the Reumert Award show was about to begin. During the broadcast we got to see Frederik and Mary and it seemed like they truly enjoyed the evening together watching the show from the theaters balcony. 22 awards were handed over during the evening. You find all of them here, along with the ten talent award winners and the winner of this years honorary award. Each and everyone of the prizewinners were given a statue made of glass designed by painter John Kørner. Congratulations to all of them!! 

Photo @Agnés Colbert

OMG! Look at that figure. Not many women are able to fit in a ten years old dress as beautifully as Mary is. It's her ten years old Céline (RTW Fall 2004) lace dress. Recognize it? Believe the first time she it was at a gala performance on occasion of the 200th anniversary of Danish writer H.C. Andersen in 2005, here, at the Royal Theatre -yes, exactly the same place as where this years Reumert Award took place. And then again at a visit to Budapest in 2010, here. One dress = three outfits representing three different stages of her life. Good purchases always stay fashionable! Amazed as I was of the dress, I can't stop starring at her new black pointed lace pumps. Simply gorgeous. They have been found by Kate at Gianvito Rossi. Thanks! Know I have already said this probably a million times before, but Gianvito Rossi's shoes are just incredibly stunning. Who would not like to have that pair of shoes in their wardrobe? Think most of us would. For sure you also noticed her curly hairstyle, right? She looks like a 40's movie star, especially because of the red lipstick. I'm a sucker for both red lips and red nail polish, so this is makeup my style. Makes her outfit incredibly glamours. As in 2005 Mary wore her rather rage pink pendant in a necklace, matched with a pair of Cenius & Bach earrings. The clutch is reused as well, still not ID'd, but I think it could be from Bottega Veneta. 

Dress: Céline Sweetheart Neckline Lace Dress

Earrings: Cenius & Bach Pendant Earrings

Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Lace Pointed-Toe Pumps

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Clutch: Bottega Veneta