One year with Global Refugee Forum

15th December

For fourteen days the Crown Prince family has been isolated in their home at Amalienborg because Prince Christian was then tested positive for COVID-19. Under the circumstances, he is all fine and none of the other family members have been infected. They were all tested negative. Great news this close to Christmas.

As a last event before it is time to enjoy Christmas together with her family, Crown Princess Mary participated the celebration of the Global Refugee Forum's one-year anniversary. She participated the event as patron of DRC Danish Refugee Council - Denmark's largest NGO.

It all started a year ago, when the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) first gathered both government officials, business leaders and civil society from around the world to discuss solutions to the global refugee situation. Now, a year later, the Crown Princess participated a digital panel debate on their first anniversary. The debate took place at the DRC office in Copenhagen. Crown Princess Mary was the one with the opening speech.

The event was hosted by both DRC Danish Refugee Council and UNHCR.

Celebration the one-year anniversary was one thing. The digital panel debate also aimed to have yet another focus: how young people have been affected by the worldwide pandemic. Something, the Crown Princess has been very committed to already on other occasions lately.

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The pandemic is also the reason why we have little photographic evidens from the event. Most of what we see is from outside DRC's office. At the arrival, Mary clearly showed how to dress both comfortable, fashionable and keep warm at the same time. Something I think can be a little problematic at times. The lovely light brown coat is a reuse from Julie Fagerholt Heartmade. Many of you have already shared your thoughts with me about this coat. You seem to love it as much as I do. 

She styled it with her emerald green trousers from Massimo Dutti. They come with a matching blazer as we saw on November 12th, when she attended the 20th anniversary conference for Children, Youth & Grief, here. A closer look revealed that Mary had chosen another old item - a navy blue Stella McCartney blouse. What a magnificent match, right? Blue, green and brown. Nothing more perfect for this time a year. I would love to copy this outfit. The multicolored scarf has also been worn before in 2016, here.

Mary embraced the glory of her outfit with shiny diamond earrings. They feature both white and yellow diamonds. They have not yet been identified. The beautiful round diamond necklace is from Katerina Pitzner. Mary has two different sizes: small and this one in medium. A couple of her rings are old ones from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen. We really need a little diamonds right now. Her golden bangle is from Dulong Fine Jewelry.

In the same color as the trousers, she had chosen her lovely blue leather bag from Prada and pointed suede pumps from Jimmy Choo. I am crazy about this outfit. Black is an easy color to wear, which is why most women often chose to wear black - including myself. But the world is full of colors and we need to embrace them much more also on a daily basis. I hope Mary's outfit will inspire you to be brave and wear some colors from now on.

SHOP THE LOOK

Coat ● Julie Fagerholt Heartmade, here

Blouse ● Stella McCartney, here

Trousers ● Massimo Dutti, here

Necklace ● Katerina Pitzner, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Bag ● Prada, here

Shoes ● Jimmy Choo, here

Day 1. Business and cultural promotion in Texas

11 March

During the day

A couple of months ago it was announced that Crown Princess Mary was going on a business and cultural promotion visit in Austin and Houston, Texas, USA. Now it was time for the american people to welcome the very own: Crown Princess of Denmark. The visit last from March 11-13th.

I guess she arrived that Sunday evening to be ready for the following days activities in Austin. Monday morning Crown Princess Mary arrived to House of Scandinavia, which is a pop-up lounge that brings together activities that are based on Nordic sustainable solutions. Here she attended an early meeting entitled 'Women in Leadership & How to Inspire the Nest Generation of Women Leaders' with propose to women leaders potential as rolemodels. The Crown Princess was accompanied by among others Danish Minister of Culture, Mette Bock, the Danish ambassador in the United States, Henrik Hahn Brahmsen and EU Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager.

Crown Princes Mary also attended the worlds most important festival South by Southwest or SXSW. This is the festival to go to for tech, film, gastronomy and art. More than 280,000 people don't lie, right? And then it all takes place in Austin. Denmark was this year also a significant representative at the festival.

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What an outfit. What a start. Mary dazzled in a great combination of both new and old pieces. I am sure you noticed her new blue and green coat right away. So did I. Do you like it? Think it got some kinda exciting vibe. Heaven managed to identify Mary's brand new coat as Baum und Pferdgarten. A designer we have not seen in quite awhile. She matched the new coat with fitted black trousers and a reused black blouse. Both pieces are still not identified. Or at least not by me.

She embraced the style by wearing lots of stunning jewellery, such as other smashing accessories. Katerina Pitzner is the designer of her that infinity diamond necklace. Beautiful work. Luckily I've got a closeup showing Mary's jewellery. I am able to tell you about four or her five worn bracelets. She is an expensive lady with all that golden bracelets. One is from Cartier and the three others are created by Dulong Fine Jewelry. The fifth diamond bangle could be an Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen design, here. But Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen is for sure the one who made the two diamond rings.

Nina Ricci designed Mary's lovely green cross-shoulder bag. Mary has also worn it a a clutch on a few others occasions prior to this one. Heaven suggested to me that her new chunky heel pumps are from Jimmo Choo and I think she hit homerun. For a long time I wanted to add a similar pair of shoes to my wardrobe, but somehow Mary makes it work way better than I do. Now I them even more.

SHOP THE day LOOK

Coat ● Baum und Pferdgarten, here
Necklace ● Katerina Pitzner, here

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Rings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Bag ● Nina Ricci, here

Shoes ● Jimmy Choo, here

Meeting the Governor

Around noon Crown Princess Mary was officially welcomed by Texas Governor, Greg Abbott and his wife in the governor's residence. Seems like it was a true pleasure for all three of them to meet. The Crown Princess was one big smile such as Greg Abbott was. I am sure the Governor and his wife were happy to welcome the Crown Princess and tell her little about Texas.

An hour or so later she experienced the performance 'Tow with the Flow' that focuses on over-consumption and sustainability in clothing production and fashion. The performance shows 17 custom-made suits prepared by the Scandinavian design studio Sur Le Chemin.

Before attending a late reception Crown Princess Mary was present at Nordic Music Showcase. Five Nordic bands performed presented by the Danish music festival Roskilde Festival. The Crown Princess opened it all with a speech.

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Meeting the Governor and his lovely wife, Mary was beautifully dressed in a brand new dress. One day has almost passed and we already got so many new (stunning) pieces. It was found at Moss and Spy by Heaven. Do you remember her wearing another Moss and Spy dress? It was on a visit to Seattle in 2018, here. Incredible work.

This time in Texas she embraced the style with wonderful nude leather pumps from Prada. We have often seen her wear these pointed pumps with colorful dresses as on February 28th, when she presented the ElieForsk Awards 2019, here. Nude accessories and bright colored clothes are a match made in heaven. That is also why I love that she wore a nude ostrich clutch from Naledi Copenhagen. As earlier the same day Mary shone with golden bracelets from both Cartier and Dulong Fine Jewelry, who also created that impressive diamond earrings. Her incredible hairstyle is also worth noticing.

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress ● Moss and Spy, here

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Rings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Clutch ● Naledi Copenhagen, here

Shoes ● Prada, here

Reception

The Crown Princess ended a long first day in Texas by attending a reception at House of Scandinavia.  She arrived like a princess in a Hollywood movie. Walking most elegantly down the stairs at the event in Austin. All attendances enjoyed a reception with lots of cultural performances from among others Denmark. These Danish participants are participating South by Southwest. Crown Princess Mary pared a visit to the festival earlier the same day.

A long finally came to an end and it was time for the Crown Princess to get a long night's sleep

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What Mary wore at the reception at House of Scandinavia reminded me a lot of something Queen Letizia of Spain would wear. She really surprised me with what she was wearing. Keep it simple, yet super elegant and classy. Mary rocked that black and white outfit. Both the black embellished blouse and that crispy white blazer are brand new pieces in her wardrobe. So far I have not been able to find any of them yet. The blazer reminds me of something from Alexander McQueen, but that is guesswork at the moment. Her new embellished blouse got a lot in comment to an old creation from By Malene Birger worn in an interview with Australian Women's Weekly from 2004, here. Don't you think? With the embellishment and fringes?

She caught everybody's attention with a rather large ring, golden bracelets and of course that new calm shell earrings. A good friend of mine recognized them right away as Rebekka Notkin. A Danish  jewellery brand. Think she is wearing a black Carlend Copenhagen clutch and matching pumps from Pura Lopez.

SHOP THE LOOK

Earrings ● Rebekka Notkin, here
Clutch ● Carlend Copenhagen
Shoes ● Pura Lopez, here

"Gender Diversity's Roundtable Denmark"

Friday, March 8th

A few days prier to her attendance in Copenhagen Crown Princess Mary participated a command course as First Lieutenant at Vordingborg Barracks and earned degree as Captain, here.

On March 8th she arrived to the UN City in Copenhagen to attend 'Gender Diversity's Roundtable Denmark', which is an initiative on equality. 'Gender Diversity's Roundtable Denmark' is established by the Boston Consulting Group and the UN Women's Nordic Office. Members of these two, work every day to promote gender diversity in Denmark through, among others, sharing knowledge and think tanks.

The Crown Princess was in a splendid mood during her participation in the roundtable meeting. She was one happy face. Seems like Crown Princess Mary was in her right element among others who are also passioned about development and improvement on equality.

Sixteen other Danish leaders also took part in the meeting along with the Crown Princess, who attended as guest of honor.

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I kinda loved Mary in her green uniform when participating the command course in Vordingborg, but getting to see her in a matching outfit makes my day. I have always had a crush on colour matching outfits and navy blue is one of my favourite colours. Doesn't really get any better. She stunned wearing an old Chloé skirt and a figure hugging, long-sleeved blouse from Ralph Lauren. It was also worn at an event in 2016 at the premiere of 'Concussion', here. Even the tights matched in colour. That is called style in my opinion.

Mary styled her blue look with an old Prada leathers bag in... blue! I never found the right combo of colours. Mary's comes with light blue interior and I can only find it in red, here. Nevertheless, its name is clear.

The suede high boots looks brand new to me. Think they look similar to these worn on March 1st, when Prince Nikolaos held his grand opening of a new photo exhibition in Rundetårn. So far I have not identified them. Else it goes with the necklace. It is a circle pendant studded with bright diamonds from Katerina Pitzner. Mary has it in two different sizes. This is medium sized. Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen is the designer of a few of her diamond rings.

SHOP THE LOOK

Blouse ● Ralph Lauren, here

Skirt ● Chloé, here

Necklace ● Katerina Pitzner, here

Rings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here
Bag ● Prada

The Danish Music Conservatory's Children's Choirs Christmas concert

Saturday, December 8th

The Crown Prince couple has just arrived home from a two days visit in Latvia. The couple had been invited by Latvia's President to attend the 100th anniversary of Latvia's independence as state, here, here.

On Saturday Crown Princess Mary was to attend as guest of honor at the Danish Music Conservatory's Children's Choirs Christmas concert. This year it took place at the Conservatory Concert Hall in Copenhagen. Crown Princess Mary has been patron for the children's choir for quite a few years and. Each year she attend their Christmas concert. It has become a tradition for her to bring her family. So did she this year. She even brought her father, John Donaldson and his wife Susan Donaldson. What a way to celebrate Christmas. One big happy family arrived. They were all smily and in a great mood. The perfect way to gather ones family.

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Attending the Christmas concert Mary showed up wearing a warm and cosy outfit. She mixed new and old pieces. At the arrival she wore an old black wool cape from Heartmade Julie Fagerholt. Among others, it was worn when Mary attended the official opening of the Mothers Help's House in Copenhagen two years ago, here. Embracing the style she matched the black cape with a cable-knit sweater found at Ralph Lauren by Heaven. This is a brand new sweater styled with a brand new floral printed skirt. Heaven managed to identify her new skirt as well. She found it at Prada. Personally I am not quite sure what to think about this piece of clothing. I will leave the commenting to you.

Mary had also chosen to wear quite a few remarkable pieces of accessories. The heeled boots are from Prada worn on several previous occasions. Same goes with the black Bottega Veneta hobo bag. Around her neck is a design by Katerina Pitzner. She was wearing a least two bracelets from Dulong Fine Jewelry and one is from Cartier. You know: her golden love bracelet. The two diamond rings are Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen.

The greatest thing about this concert event, is the fact that Mary brought her whole family. That was really a surprise.

Cape ● Heartmade Julie Fagerholt

Sweater ● Ralph Lauren Black Cable-Knit Cashmere Sweater

Skirt ● Prada Pleated Print Silk-Voile Midi Skirt

Necklace ● Katerina Pitzner Infinity Necklace

Bracelet ● Cartier Love Bracelet
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Delphis Bracelet
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Balloon Bracelet
Rings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands Ring

Bag ● Bottega Veneta

Shoes ● Prada

'Danish Speakers' speaker prize & 'The Children's Day"

Tuesday, November 20th

A couple of days ago the Crown Prince Couple visited London to attend the big birthday celebration of Prince Charles' 70th birthday, here. Royals from both Denmark, Norway, Spain, Monaco, etc. were invited to Buckingham Palace to attend the celebration hosted by Queen Elizabeth.

On Tuesday Crown Princess Mary then showed up at a conference entitled 'Logograf 2018' in Copenhagen. 'Logograf 2018' is a conference for professional speechwriters. This years theme was speeches for special occasions. And it certainly was a more special conference than usual, because the Crown Princess received a prize herself this time. For years I have praised her speeches; how she perfectly manage to capture everything necessary within only one speech. She has been keynote speaker at numerous national- and international conferences. Finally she is rewarded for her speeches. Actually one very specific speech - the one given to her husband on occasion of his 50th birthday. Crown Princess Mary was given the 'Danish Speakers speaker prize'.

It was Danish politician Bertel Haarder, who handed over the prestiges prize to Crown Princess Mary. He was also the one to suggest her speech as possible winner of the prize. Let's congratulate the Crown Princess with her latest prize. I think she deserves it, because she is a great speaker and that speech she held on her husbands 50th birthday, was memorable.

Later, the Crown Princess attended another event with UNICEF Denmark. 'Children's Day' took place in UN City in Copenhagen. She was warmly welcomed at the arrived with smiles, handshakes and flowers by among others Minister of Development Cooperation, Ulla Tørnæs. The conference focused on 'Children in the World Goals'.

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During the day Mary was dressed in a rather simple outfit to copy. She had chosen to wear a black turtleneck blouse and matching trousers. The trousers goes way back in time. They feature buttons on both sides. I once found a similar pair at a Danish designer, but not the exact same ones. Have you got an ID that missed me? Both trousers and that lovely tweed jacket have been seen before. It was when Mary attended the event 'Water Music' in 2017, here. Do you remember the jacket? Make me so happy when I saw that she was wearing it again.

Simple as that. Three piece of clothes and you got this incredible outfit that's great for the season. She embraced the style by wearing a pair of ankle boots. Heaven managed to find them at Gianvito Rossi with a little inspiration from me. They are made of some kind of stretch knitted fabric. Very fascinating. I recognized them from when she attended a musical in Tivoli with her children last month, here.

Two different bags; for two different events. At the speakers event she showed up with her black leather clutch from Quidam. Later she changed to wear a Docle & Gabbana tote bag. Both seen at many previous events. As jewellery we got pieces from Cartier, Dulong Fine Jewelry and Katerina Pitzner. What's not to love.

Jacket ● Sonia Rykiel Tweed Chopped Jacket
Trousers ● Diane von Furstenberg Pop-Eye Wool High-Rise Wide-Leg Pants
Necklace ● Katerina Pitzner Infinity Necklace
Bracelet ● Cartier Love Bracelet
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Delphis Bracelet
Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Piccolo Bracelet
Clutch ● Quidam
Bag ● Dolce & Gabbana Miss Escape Tote Bag
Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi Fiona 90 Black Stretch-Knit Ankle Boots

Day 2. The Women Deliver Conference 2016

Tuesday, May 17th

As patron Crown Princess Mary attended the Women Deliver Conference 2016, here, in Bella Centre, Copenhagen. Princess Benedikte also attended event on occasion of the conference.

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Crown Princess Mary attending events at the Women Deliver Conference 2016

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From early morning, patron of the Women Deliver Conference 2016 Crown Princess Mary was on the go to attend another day at the international conference on girls and women's health, right and well-being. Shortly before she arrived, Princess Benedikte attended an early meeting, where she gave a speech and listened interested to everything that was told. She showed full support and made it clear that it must be more than just words and good intentions. Now is the time to make a difference. When the Crown Princess arrived to the Belle Centre the two royal women met briefly before she had leave for another event expecting her presents. The first event she attended was the Morning Plenary: A Girl's and Women's Lens on the SDG's, which Princess Benedikte later followed with great interest. During the day she was present at several events; Healthy Women, Healthy Economics, Women empower business, where she also gave a speech and Tough talks - a 21th century agenda for SRHR. 

After a long day, meeting hundreds of activists, politicians, leaders form foundations and organizations her day wasn't finished yet. Around 4:00 pm. local time, the Crown Princess gave a strong speech at Christiansborg Castle, which caught everybody's attention on occasion of the photo exhibition #Childmothers. The exhibition is focusing on girls becoming a mother before the age of 15. Strong as her speech was the exhibition and made a great impression on the Crown Princess, who took time to admire pictures of young mothers. The pictures are taken by photographer Pieter ten Hoopen and journalist Sofia Klemming Nordenskiöld in both Bangladesh, Zambia and Burkina Faso.

Mary was dressed in a strong and powerful outfit. She matched long trousers and a feminine jacket. A rather masculine outfit, but with a feminine touch. Think we got to see a very interesting look. First of all the combination of Julie Fagerholdt Heartmade (collection: Winter Holliday 2015) trousers and a black peplum jacket. I am thrilled to see her in trousers again. Pretty sure you remember them from, when she attended Copenhagen Fashion Week 2016, here. The amazing thing about her look is differently the new black wrap jacket. First it was believed that she has worn it at a previous event, but with the help from Heaven it has now been found at the brand Scanlan Theodore. She wore a dress from the same designer in 2013 at a birthday party in Norway, here. Like the classy and sophisticated woman she is, she was wearing a pair of black suede pointed pumps. I strongly believe they are from Gianvito Rossi, though I haven't been able to find pictures proving it for sure. Simple as her hairstyle, Mary accessorized her powerful look with diamond stearrings, her usual diamond rings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, a Dulong Fine Jewelry bracelet and of course the thing we all noticed - her new necklace. With some help from Pernille, Kate and the designer herself, I can tell that Mary is wearing a medium size, 18 ct. white gold necklace with 23 diamond from Katerina Pitzner. It can be worn short or long because of the adjustable chain. Last but not least we have the fabulous Prada tote bag.

Jacket: Scanlan Theodore Crepe Knit Wrap Jacket
Trousers: Julie Fagerholt Heartmade Neta Pants
Necklace: Katerina Pitzner Infinity Medium Necklace

Bracelet: Dulong Fine Jewelry Piccolo Bracelet

Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands

Bag: Prada Saffiano Cuir leather tote

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Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Classic Black Pumps Suede

Crown Princess Mary attended dinner with UN Foundation of directors

It had been a really long day for the Crown Princess, who began her day early in the morning with a meeting with Morning Plenary: A Girl's and Women's Lens on the SDG's. With many different impressions throughout the day, it wasn't over quite yet. About an hour or so before she attended the dinner at Odd Fellows Palace in Copenhagen, she had given a speech and attended the Champions Award ICRW, where she also handed over awards to Jill Sheffield and Melinda French Gates. Working for about ten hours, the Crown Princess arrived to Odd Fellows Palace not that far from her own home at Frederik VIII's Palace, Amalienborg. She was not the only guest of honor at the dinner. Also former Norwegian Prime Minister, Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Development Cooperation Christian Friis Bach, Red Cross Secretary General Anders Ladekarl and United States Ambassador in Denmark Rufus Gifford were present. The dinner had been organized by the UN Foundation.

Arriving to the dinner Mary was beautifully dressed in a new causal black dress featuring puffed sleeves and buttons on the back, which has now been identified as a Julie Fagerholt Heartmade (collection: Winter Holiday 2015) dress. Thanks to Kate, who told me about the dress. Maybe not the most impressive we have seen so far, but it really doesn't matter. I like its simplicity and elegancy. A little 70s inspired. With the embellished belt she really embraced the evening style with perfection. Such a beauty. To keep everything in style, she was wearing chic Gianvito Rossi pumps featuring pointed metallic cap toe. Like during the day she chose her Prada leather bag and diamond earrings. One great way to end a really long and successful day.

Dress: Heartmade Julie Fagerholt Black Silk Dress w. Embellished Belt
Bag: Prada Saffiano Cuir leather tote

Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Metal Mesh Cap-Toe Pumps