Premiere of "Jeppe på Bjerget"

23 January 2025

On Thursday King Frederik and Queen Mary attended the grand premiere of the play "Jeppe på Bjerget" - a comedy by famous Danish writer Ludvig Holdberg. They watched the play from the royal balcony at The Royal Theatre in Copenhagen.

"Jeppe på Bjerget" was written in 1722. It portraits the story of a farmer (Jeppe) struggling in life after years on the battlefield. He cope with the aftermath by drinking. On day the Baron and his people find Jeppe in a pit. They are mocking him and yet they play a prank on him. They make him believe that he is the Baron. Powers takes over and he end up treating others like he was treated. Once again he is found in the pit and is then sentenced to death as another and final practical joke. One last humiliation.

Mary's velvet suit reminded me of her sister-in-laws outfit when attending a return event in December last year. Princess Marie, Mary and even Princess Benedikte have loved wearing velvet lately. I am pretty sure Mary wore a brand new black velvet suit. I have not been able to identify it yet. Any ideas? Photos makes it hard to look for specific details. She beautifully matched the suit with a reused white Jesper Høvring blouse.

Love that she accessorized the outfit with golden jewellery. She first wore the stunning diamond earrings from Rosing at the gala premiere at "Ehrengard" in September 2023. Really like the design: cool and edgy yet elegant and soft. Seems like everybody have completely forgotten about the necklace. In fact Mary has worn it before at the opening of the "Global Fashion Summit" on May 2024. It was identify as a vintage Dior necklace.

Did you know that Mary first wore the chic Louis Vuitton clutch in 2009? Back then she matched her new clutch with a Temperly London dress at the "Sports Gala" in Herning. A great match with the suede studded Gianvito Rossi pumps!

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Blouse ● Jesper Høvring

Earrings ● Rosing

Necklace ● Dior

Clutch ● Louis Vuitton

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

The Army's Medal of Honor Dinner

26 September 2023

Every year, Queen Margrethe host a very special dinner. One year for the Navy, the next for the Army and then one following year for the Air Force. It is a way for the Queen to thank and honor those servering Denmark. 

This year it was time to honor employees of the Army. Employees who served 25 years in the Danish Defence. The Army's Medal of Honor dinner took place at Fredensborg (here).

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary also attended the prestiges dinner.

Mary first wore this incredible evening gown and matching jacket back in January 2019 at the Navy's Medal of Honor dinner (here). It is a bespoke set for females of the Danish Defences. Just as the men wear a special uniform for events like these, this has become the women's uniform. Mary also wore her uniform decorated with her medal's and the Order of the Elephant.

She beautifully styled her uniform with delicate earrings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen and fine heckles from Halberstadt and Julie Sandlau. We also get a glimpse of a reused hair comb from Ellen Hunter. She has a matching one in silver.

Mary first wore this golden hair comb in 2013, when attending CHIO Equestrian Festival along with Princess Benedikte (here).

As other accessories, she had chosen an old black box clutch from Louis Vuitton and shiny golden Manolo Blahnik nappa leather pumps.

SHOP THE LOOK

Gown & jacket ● bespoke for females of the Danish Defense

Hair comb ● Ellen Hunter, here

Earrings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Pendants ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Necklace ● Halberstadt, here

Necklace ● Julie Sandlau, here

Clutch ● Louis Vuitton, here

Shoes ● Manolo Blahnik, here

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ring, bracelet

The Cancer Society's Honorary Award 2019

04 February

On occasion of World Cancer Day, the Crown Princess atteneded the presentation of the Cancer Society's Honorary Award 2019. The award was handed over at Skuespilhuset in Copenhagen. The Cancer Society's Honorary Award is given to a person, group, department or someone who has made a special effort in the field of cancer.

Crown Princess Mary arrived as guest of honor to Skuespilhuset. She was in a great mood. One big smile. She was warmly welcomed with flowers, smilies and handshakes. Shortly after the arrival she entered the stage and presented the winners. This years winners are the supermarket chains Aldi, COOP, Lidl, REMA 1000, Salling Group and Magasin. The reason for them to win are because they are at the forefront of efforts to prevent children and young people from starting to smoke. Congratulations to all of them.

Kongehuset ● Royals & Fashion ● Frederik et Mary ● Billed Bladet

Attending the award show, Mary was dressed in a chic black suit. All new. The blazer reminded me of a few designers that turned out to be completely wrong. Royals & Fashion managed to identify Mary's brand new black suit at Paul Smith. What was your first thought when you saw her in that black suit? Very classy I think.

Mary embraced the style by wearing a pair of reused Gianvito Rossi pumps. These black suede pumps features studs. Wish we could see them better. It took quite a few pictures for me to determine if her black clutch box really is from Louis Vuitton as I first thought. Finally I found what I was looking for and it confirmed that Mary was in fact wearing her Louis Vuitton clutch.

A closer look also showed that she wore winter frost earrings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen and diamond rings from the same designer. For years I have been in love with the beauty of Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen's winter frost collection. It just gets better and better. The golden bracelet on her right wrist is made by Dulong Fine Jewelry. For sure you noticed the medalion necklace. That is the piece made by Ragnar R. Jørgensen given to her by her husband, here. The medalion got the couples official logo (in red) on the back side. Don't think we have ever seen her wear it with the red side visible. Maybe one day.

SHOP THE LOOK

Blazer ● Paul Smith, here
Trousers ● Paul Smith, here
Necklace ● Ragnar R. Jørgensen

Earrings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Rings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Clutch ● Louis Vuitton, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

Opening of the Cultural Year 2019 between South Korea & Denmark

30 January

Earlier that day, Crown Princess Mary visited the Volunteer House Trøjborg in Aarhus, here. On occasion of that she also payed a visit to "Cases that Gathers". Two volunteer initiatives.

In the evening, Crown Princess Mary attended the official opening of the Cultural Year 2019 between South Korea and Denmark. She attended as both guest of honor and patron of the event. For more than 60 years, South Korea and Denmark have had diplomatic relations that are now celebrated with a common cultural year for the two countries. The arrangement is set to focus on both youth and innovation in the cultural exchange. That is what the Crown Princess has accepted to represent.

The opening took place at the Art Hall Aarhus. Here numerous representatives attended the opening along with Crown Princess Mary. The southkorean artist Kim Boem has an exhibition at Art Hall Aarhus, which the Crown Princess was shown with great interest and admiration. No doubt that everyone were in a good mood during the opening of the Cultural Year 2019 between South Korea and Denmark. Let the celebration begin.

Kongehuset ● Royals & Style ● Frederik et Mary

I almost missed this event. I have been a few days behind and nearly forgot all about this one. Not good. But luckily I didn't, which would also have ben quite a shame because Mary's outfit looked so nice. She had chosen to wear her old black YDE Copenhagen coat featuring incredible work of embroidery. She first wore it on occasion of Copenhagen Fashion Week 2017, here with the very same white Britt Sisseck blouse as this Wednesday. Later Mary showed up wearing the coat at the Cancer Society's Honorary Award 2018, here. I still like it and it looks great with the black trousers.

Mary embraced the chic style by wearing lovely jewellery. A first I thought it was her old ruby earrings featuring a white pearl pendant, but that is only a suggestion. She also wore her golden Cartier bangle and one from Dulong Fine Jewelry. Her fine green emerald ring is from Annikat.

The shoes you know all about. A pair of classy pointed Valentino's, studded and in green leather. Don't thought I would ever fancy these pumps in green, but Mary know how to rock even green leather pumps. Right? You probably also noticed that little black clutch box. It is from Louis Vuitton. From what I know, we first saw the clutch back in 2009 at the premiere of "At the End of the World", here. And of course (not to forget) she styled her simple hairstyle with a hairclip.

SHOP THE LOOK

Coat ● YDE Copenhagen, here

Blouse ● Britt Sisseck, here

Bracelet ● Cartier, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Ring - Annikat, here

Clutch ● Louis Vuitton, here

Shoes ● Valentino, here

Day 2. Official state visit from France

August, Wednesday 29th

Yesterday the French Presidential couple arrived to Copenhagen. They are on official state visit in Denmark hosted by Queen Margrethe. The Presidential couple was first welcomed at Kastellet in Copenhagen by Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary. Actually the two couple's enjoyed most of the day in each others company. Crown Princess Mary and Mrs Marcon had lunch together and paid a visit to the Design School at Holmen in Copenhagen. Meanwhile the French President join Crown Prince Frederik for a boat trip and met with Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen - among other things. In the evening Queen Margrethe hosted a gala dinner at Christiansborg castle with several hundred invited guests from both France and Denmark. Read about their first day, here.

The state visit only last two days which mean Wednesday 29th is their last day in Denmark. In the morning the official farewell took place at Christian VIIs Palace at Amalienborg. Both Queen Margrethe and the Crown Prince couple attended. A unique tradition was once more included - the French Presidential couple wrote in a guestbook and signed a window. I do not know for sure who was the first to write their signature, but presidents and royals have signed each their own window which are then once again place somewhere at Amalienborg. Simply a wonderful tradition.

Crown Princess Mary and Mrs Macron then visited Rysensteen Gymnasium. Seems like the two of them get along very well. And the students were thrilled to welcomed both of them. The Crown Princess was in a great mood and took plenty of time talking to the stuents. An introduction was also given to the program 'Global Citizenship Programme' in which the school participate. Meanwhile Crown Prince Frederik and the French President visited Dansk Industri. Prime Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen also attended this visit. The visit made it possible for all of them to attend the business conference 'Transformning France: A Nordic Perspective'.

After having spend time on their own; the Crown Prince couple and the French Presidential couple were gathered once again. The reunion took place at Glyptoteket in Copenhagen. When visiting Glyptoteket they had the opportunity to attend a cultural event where numerous Danish artists also attended.

Kongehuset ● Instagram ● Billed-Bladet ● Frederik et Mary ● Royals & Style ● Rex Features

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For one more day in company of Mrs Macron Mary had chosen to reuse one of her old blue creations. It has for a long time been suggested that Stella McCartney designed the blue dress. That was all wrong. The dreamy blue dress is from Vionnet. I learned about its identity from Heaven. She also shared with me that Princess Charlene has worn the same dress featuring a longer skirt, here. Mary first wore her dress at 'the European Emergency Medical Services 2017', here.

Once again we see her embrace the style by wearing that incredible brooch which I have never been able to find. Nor do I have ideas where to find it. The brooch features pastel pink and green colours and make a great match to the blue dress. Just as the white pearl earrings and a ring from Dulong Fine Jewelry does. Multiple bracelet were also worn. I have a hard time identifying each one of them, but I differently see her golden Cartier bangle.

As other accessories Mary had chosen a blue calfskin Quidam clutch and patent leather pumps in rose from Gianvito Rossi. I've always loved when she chose to wear darker and lighter colours at ones. She also stunned wearing some kind of red coloured nail polish. And that soft curly hairstyle blew me away. Absolutely wonderful. She has a certain glow that woman, right?

Dress ● Vionnet Layered Crepe Dress
Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Hook & Eye Earrings

Bracelet ● Cartier Love Bracelet

Ring ● Dulong Fine Jewelry

Clutch ● Quidam Blue Calfskin Clutch

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi

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- Return reception -

As the French Presidential couple attended the Danish official farewell ceremony; the couple hosted a return reception at Skuespilhuset in Copenhagen. Both Queen Margrethe, the Crown Prince couple, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, and Princess Benedikte were invited as guests of honor.

Little has been said and shown from the event at Skuespilhuset. From what I see all royals were warmly welcomed by the Presidential couple with smiles and handshakes. With sincere words the French President thanked the Queen and her family for their hospitality in his speech at the reception. All this took place in the afternoon before the presidential couple left Denmark later that day.

Royals & Style ● Daily Mail ● Frederik et Mary

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For the afternoon event Mary wore a brand new printed dress. Actually the print is flower petals - beautiful right? Somehow I can't stop myself from loving the fact that Queen Margrethe's dress and Mary's look very much alike. Mary's new dress has been identified by Heaven as Giambattista Valli (the name I always trouble to write and remember). This incredible creation features long sleeves, a wait band and mid-length skirt. I imagine the dress worn at so many different occasions in the future with all kinds of accessories. Maybe yellow pumps? Another belt? Its print makes me wanna try something similar.

At the reception in Skuespilhuset Mary wore simple, yet stunning accessories, to top off her look. Among other things she wore brand new black pumps as well. They feature little golden studs. Once again Heaven got the answer where to find these new pumps. She manage to find them at Gianvito Rossi. Kinda edgy next to the feminine dress. I have been told that Mrs Macron is very fond of Louis Vuitton. So I imagine that she loved Mary's box clutch, because that is from Louis Vuitton. It goes years back in time, but has only been worn a couple of times.

Dress ● Giambattista Valli Floral Petal Printed Dress

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry Lotus

Clutch ● Louis Vuitton Monogram Motard Clutch

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi 105 Studded Suede Pumps

The INDEX: Award 2015

Thursday August, 27th

Crown Princess Mary attended the INDEX: Award 2015 ceremony in Kulturværftet, Helsingør.

* Kongehuset.dk

* Billedbladet.dk
* Folketidende.dk
* Frederiketmary.centerblog.net

Around 8:00 pm. local time, theCrown Princess arrived to Kulturværftet in Helsingør to attend the INDEX: Award 2015 Ceremony. It is certainly not the first time she attend this event. The award is given to sustainable inventions and solutions developed by both men and women. Actually, it's the biggest prize when we talk about sustainable awards in the world. This is also the reason for all the international and national guests were invited. And of course Denmark's fashion queen no. 1 was invited. It's not that often we see the Crown Princess wear sustainable clothes, but it happens. The INDEX: Award is much more than clothes and I think the Crown Princess is very interested in the latest innovative inventions. Maybe it will be useful in her work with her foundation or for some other projects. From the second she arrived and entered the building to the time when she was standing on the stage where she congratulated the winners and hosts of the show -Lilian Gjerulf Kretz and Steffen Kretz, she was the star of the show. Five winners from four continents have been found and what they have in common is to make people's lives around the world better with their design. The five winners share a sum of €500,000. Congratulations to all of them.

I have been looking to this event because of all the glamorous dresses, sparkling jewellery and stunning hairstyles. I have to admit I'm a little disappointed by her look. No evening dress, no overwhelming jewellery and no eye catching hairstyle. Non. Way too casual. Not that I don't like her look because I really do. Just not for an evening like this. What is your opinion? Her wavy hair I love more than anything and it looks like it has become darker since the opening of the psychiatric hospital a couple of days ago. One more thought about her hair; I think she had haircut. Makes her look ultra feminine with the dark eyeshadow and her brown eyes. She amazed wearing golden Marianne Dulong earrings featuring diamonds and the twisted Orit Elhanati necklace. The bangle she wore we first saw at the Designers' Nest a few weeks ago. Do you remember it? Of course you do. Pernille have been able to identify this wonderful bracelet featuring a large, yellow citrine stone. The designer is Børge Niels Knusen. Fantastic piece of work. She matched the bracelet with an old ring on the same hand. She chose to wear a black satin clutch and golden slitter Gianvito Rossi pumps which I adore pretty much. The clutch has now been identified by Kate as her Louis Vuitton. She convinced me that a printed skirt also is stylish to wear at an fashion event. Printed skirts are the new evening dress. I usually start commenting on her clothes. Today it's the other way around. Hope you don't mind. Mary chose to wear a sleeveless black blouse and a lace medium length skirt. I identified it as Ganni. I would really much like to know what you think of yesterday's outfit. 

Skirt: Ganni City Hall Lace Skirt

Earrings: Marianne Dulong Kharisma

Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss Necklace
Bracelet: Børge Niels Knudsen Vintage Bangle in 14K Gold w. Citrine

Clutch: Louis Vuitton Monogram Motard Minaudiere
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Gold Glitter Pumps