Day 4. Visiting South Africa

Wednesday, November 5th

From November 2-5th is Crown Princess Mary accompanied by Minister of Trade and Development Mogens Jensen on an official visit to South Africa. The visit focuses on maternal and sexual health and rights.

Program: Johannesburg
  • 8:15 am. Crown Princess Mary attended a meeting with the United Nations Population Fund.
  • 10:00 am. Crown Princess Mary visited the Vodacom Gender Based Violence Command Centre. 
  • 2:30 pm. The Crown Princess visited the Thuthuzela Clinic. 
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At the last day in South Africa, Johannesburg, the Crown Princess attended a meeting with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as the first thing in the morning. A couple of hours later, she and Minster of Trade and Development Mogens Jensen payed a visit to the Vodocom Gender Based Violence Command Centre. Both were kindly welcomed to the centre. Here they were given a guided tour around the center facilities, to see what the place has to offer. Their guide also told about how the centre has been able to help others. Stories were told and experiences were shared. As the last event on her official visit to South Africa was a visit at the Thuthuzela Clinic. Though Mary was guest of honor during the last day before leaving Johannesburg, she was very humble and only asked when it had something to do with what she was told or shown. It is clear obvious that Mary was truly touched by the many stories people shared with her. Impression's I am sure will stay in her mind for quite a while and be present again when she is back in Denmark, during her work. 

Do not think we have ever seen Mary wear any inappropriate outfit, nor did she the last day in South Africa. She was wearing her floral Dolce & Gabbana skirt, a white Hugo Boss blouse and beige patent leather pumps from Jimmy Choo. The multicoloured earrings are a Marianne Dulong design, as the golden necklace is from Orit Elhanati. Mary then wore a golden leaf ring from I'm Jewel. Feminine, aesthetic and polished.

It was been a please to share these posts from her stay in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. Just makes me so proud having a Crown Princess like Mary who have dedicated her work to help those who need it most.

Blouse: Hugo Boss Rosalia
Skirt: Dolce & Gabbana Multi coloured floral printed skirt
Earrings: Marianne Dulong
Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss necklace
Ring: I’m Jewel Sage
Shoes: Jimmy Choo Gilbert Round-Toe Pumps 
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Day 3. Visiting South Africa

Tuesday, November 4th

Crown Princess Mary and Minister of Trade and Development Mogens Jensen are visiting South Africa from November 2-5th. The visit focuses on, among others, sexual- and reproductive health and rights. 

Program: Johannesburg
  • 12:30 pm. Crown Princess Mary visited the Brother's for Life.
  • 3:00 pm. Crown Princess Mary visited a diabetes clinic donated by Novo Nordic.
  • 7:30 pm. The Crown Princess attended a networking reception. 

Crown Princess Mary during her third day, Johannesburg

Already on her third day! Where has the days are gone? A four day visit is really not much, so we have to take everything where she is still visiting South Africa. The Crown Princess is traveling with Minister of Trade and Development Mogens Jensen, by whom she had traveled with before on similar occasions. First two days she and Mogens Jensen have been visiting Cape Town but now they are in Johannesburg. Mary's day, or noon, began with a visit at the Brother's for Life followed by a visit to a mobile diabetes clinic in the village Winterfeld. The mobile clinic has been donated by the Danish medical company Novo Nordic and the Crown Princess got her eyes on what such an donation have been able to do in a village like Winterfeld. She and Mogens Jensen got the opportunity to talk with many of the employees working at the clinic such as some of the patient who have been got help.

I was overwhelmed by the colour combination she had chosen for today's outfit. When she arrived at the diabetes clinic she was wearing the new Etro coat featuring the most beautiful patterns. According to Princess Watchers the new dusty rose silk blouse is from Hugo Boss and with a little more help I was able to find the right one. Unfortunately, I can't share a link with you because it disappeared from the website. But I have some pictures saved on my computer to those of you who would like to see them. Do not hesitate to contact me. A blouse I hope to see again and because of the simple and feminine style I differently think we will. At the first day in Cape Town she showed us a new pair of beige Tod's wedges which we now have the pleasure to enjoy one more time. She accessorized this lovely outfit with jewellery from Marianne Dulong, Orit Elhanati and Shamballa Jewels such as her Prada sunglasses.

Blouse: Hugo Boss
Sunglasses: Prada
Earrings: Marianne Dulong Esme Earrings, Big, w. Diamonds
Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss necklace
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Piccolo Bracelet w. Spinel
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle White Diamond Pavé
Shoes: Tod's Suede peep toe wedges


Crown Princess Mary attending a reception

 At 7:30 pm. arrived Mary to attend a networking reception along with Minister of Trade and Development Mogens Jensen and the Danish business delegation. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find much information from the reception. It was a network reception where several representative participated from both Denmark and South Africa which was another reason why Mary is on this official visit: to focus on the collaboration between to two countries. A reception like this is the ideal opportunity for everyone to get to know each other better. Mary welcomed all the special invited guest with a handshake, a little small talk and her lovely smile. 

In the evening when she attended the reception she had changed clothes to another smashing outfit. I was thrilled to see that Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti (Pre-Fall collection) dress again. I would never have purchased a dress like this but it looks amazing on Mary. And the way she style it with that flower earrings from Jewlscph and the way her hair is roll-up in a hairdo. It is one of my absolute favourite hairdo's -so classy, elegant and chic at the same time. Once again she was wearing her golden Orit Elhanati necklace, a Marianne Dulong and Shamballa Jewels bracelets. The diamond rings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen are some we have seen a million times before, but I never get tired of their beauty. I have praised them before and I will gladly do it again if necessary. I am sure these jewellery were not the first ones you noticed, I didn't. My eyes were immidietly drawn to her black pearl bracelet worn on her left arm. A closer look conformed my guess; it is a Monies by Gerda Lynggaard bracelet. Both Ralph Lauren (SS2011) sandals and Naledi Copenhagen clutch were in the same magnificent beige colour and both made of exotic leather.

Dress: Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Multicolor Printed Shift Dress
Earrings: Jewlscph D2019 Flower Earrings
Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss necklace
Bracelet: Monies
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Piccolo Bracelet w. Spinel
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle White Diamond Pavé
Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands ring
Clutch: Naledi Copenhagen Brushed Ostrich Clutch
Shoes: Ralph Lauren Lizard Leather Sandal
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Day 2. Visiting South Africa

Monday, November 3rd

Accompanied by Minister of Trade and Development Mogens Jensen, is Crown Princess Mary visiting South Africa from November 2-5th, focusing on sexual- and reproductive health and rights such as the collaboration between South Africa and Denmark. 

Program: Cape Town
  • 9:00 am. Crown Princess Mary visited the Marie Stopes clinic. 
  • 2:30 pm. Crown Princess Mary visited the Mothers2Mothers clinic. 
  • 4:00 pm. The Crown Princess payed a visit to the Love Life Youth Centre. 
  • 7:00 pm. Crown Princess Mary attended the Danish Design Business Mission networking reception.

Crown Princess Mary visiting the Marie Stopes, Mothers2Mothers and Love Life Youth Centre

Mary began her day early because at 9:00 am. she arrived to the Marie Stopes clinic followed by a visit to the Mothers2Mothers clinic. The Crown Princess was in a splendid mood, something you will see if you take a look at all the amazing pictures of her from the second day in South Africa. Though she is on this official visit to focus on serious topics such as healthcare and sexual rights; it is done with a warmth and sincerity. It is like she makes everyone feel comfortable in their own skin, with nothing else than her presence. Also something you have noticed? And when you do not think it can't get any better, it gets better! Because when she visited the Love Life Youth Centre we saw her smile, laugh and even dance. Made my day a *** lot better to watch that. Judging by everything I have seen so far, Mary really really enjoy herself yesterday!

When it come to clothes; Africa means colourful pattern and prints. Multi colour maxi skirts and dresses, lots of jewellery and everything that is just too laud to wear in Denmark. Time for Mary to wear printed dressed and that is exactly what she did. During her second day in Cape Town she was dressed in a reused dress from the Spanish designer Massimo Dutti worn with a brown leather belt and a pair of matching pumps. The shoes are old and used a several previous occasions. First I heard something about Christian Louboutin, but I doubt. I still do not have the right answer to reply your question on who the designer really is, though I have a strong feeling they are from Jimmy Choo. Take a look at the one I have found down below and tell me what's on your mind. Have I found the right one already? Or do I have to keep looking. The combination with this dress and those Louise Grønlykke earrings is not new. As she wore the golden Shamballa Jewels bracelet, she had chosen her Orit Elhanati necklace and Marianne Dulong bracelet one more time. I was a bit surprised to see that golden leaf ring again. It is from I'm Jewel and one of her reused rings. Another wonderful outfit that makes me think I need a similar dress and a pair of brown look-a-like pumps. 

Dress: Massimo Dutti Langes Kleid Mit Print
Earrings: Louise Grønlykke Marrakesh earrings
Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss necklace
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Piccolo Bracelet w. Spinel
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle White Diamond Pavé
Ring: I’m Jewel Sage

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Shoes: Jimmy Choo Gilbert Leather Pump 85mm


Crown Princess Mary attending Danish Design Business Mission networking reception

But her day does not end here. In the evening, around 7:00 pm, Crown Princess Mary arrived to attend a networking reception entitled Danish Design Business Mission. Here multiple Danish brands and Danish companies were given time to show and tell much more about themselves; what they do, how they work, what design it to them and much more. She was accompanied, once again, by Minister of Trade and Development Mogens Jensen, who really seems to enjoy the Crown Princess company as much as she does his. Maybe it is worth mentioning that she attended the network reception only about an hour after she had visited the Love Life Youth Centre. She is indeed a popular women. 

At the reception she had changed to something a bit more 'evening appropriate', namely a white blouse featuring no sleeves and some kind of lace detail at front matched with a brand new maxi skirt in the most stunning colours! My reader Kate is the one to inform me who created this new skirt, Giambattista Valli did. It turns out that Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has a jacket with the exact same print, here. For me, the print works best on a skirt. But who do you think wore it better? A print you would consider wearing? Mary had accessorized her casual evening outfit with a golden laser cut bracelet from Jewlscph and rather large golden earrings from the same designer. the bracelet has been seen once before on a official visit with Frederik to Rio de Janeiro in 2012, here. Do you recall having seen it before? As earlier she also wore her I'm Jewel ring, bracelets from  Marianne Dulong and  Shamballa Jewels. I tend to say, of course, she was wearing golden pumps with this outfit. She wore the same the day before and as I told you, I believe they are from Pura Lopez without it has been confirmed. Make-up and hair were perfect as always. With my eyes all over that skirt, I almost forgot to tell you about the clutch, but I'm pretty sure the remember it. It's her beige Naledi Copenhagen clutch. 

Skirt: Giambattista Valli Floral Print Skirt
Earrings: Jewlscph 205001
Necklace: Orit Elhanati The Abyss necklace
Bracelet: Marianne Dulong Piccolo Bracelet w. Spinel
Bracelet: Shamballa Jewels Royal Bracelet w. Argyle White Diamond Pavé
Bracelet: Jewlscph Filigran Cuff Bracelet
Ring: I’m Jewel Sage
Clutch: Naledi Copenhagen Beige clutch

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Day 1. Visiting South Africa

Sunday, November 2nd

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

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

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

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

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


Crown Princess Mary attending dinner with the LGBTI Community

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

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

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

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Shoes: Pura Lopez Fiona-Strappy Medium Heel Sandals
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