Day 3. Business promotion visit in India

28 February 2023

A couple of days ago, the Crown Prince Couple arrived in India accompanied by a Danish business delegation of 36 Danish companies (here, here). The delegation are participating a business promotion visit with focus on the green transition centered around water and energy.

On their third day in India, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary first attended the opening of "Partners for Green and Sustainable Progress". The core of the business promotion visit. Crown Prince Frederik acted key note speaker and gave the official opening speech. "Partners for Green and Sustainable Progress" is a platform to gain insight in additional market opportunities and build knowledge of new partnerships and business opportunities in India.

Crown Prince Frederik then participated in different sessions at "Partners for Green and Sustainable Progress". Meanwhile, Crown Princess Mary paid a visit to All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences. She visited the hospital as patron of Maternity Foundation. She was given inside in the foundation's work in India, while visiting the hospital in New Delhi.

The royal couple also met with the participating Danish companies. All part of the Danish business delegation. Later on, India's President Droupadi Murma welcomed the Crown Prince Couple at the Presidential Residence.

Kongehuset ● Frederik et Mary ● Royal Portraits Gallery ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet

I am not sure I had expected an outfit like this. Nothing wrong with it, I am just surprised she wore something so "casual". Maybe because she was to visit the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences hospital? Nevertheless, I really adore the match of her reused Etro coat with the plain black trousers and Hugo Boss blouse. Mary made it looks so elegant. Nothing overdressed about her. I am very curious to hear what you think about her outfit on day three.

Learned from UFO No More (here) that Mary's brand new black sling-back pumps are from Gianvito Rossi. It was love at first sight. I truly love these them Rossi shoes. Imagine them worn with a lighter dress or maybe some colors.

Somehow, we haven't been blessed with that many photos of her accessories from their time in India. So, we have to work with what we got. The delicate golden diamond earrings are stunning creations from Dulong Fine Jewelry. Have a faith of instinct that tells me that the long necklace is their design too. Halberstadt and Julie Sandlau are designers of her other two golden necklaces.

Look closely and you will see two Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen rings as well. In my dreams, I will one day own a leaf ring. Isn't it beautiful?

If you are lucky, you have seen a glimpse of a pink accessory in her hand - a clutch. It is a pink Vanessa Croco Clutch from Carlend Copenhagen. The same goes with her Thierry Lasry sunglasses. We only get a glimpse of them.

SHOP THE LOOK

Coat ● Etro, here

Blouse ● Hugo Boss, here

Sunglasses ● Thierry Lasry, here

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Necklace ● Halberstadt, here

Necklace ● Julie Sandlau, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Clutch ● Carlend Copenhagen, here (same model)

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here (NEW)

Day 2. Business promotion in India

27 February 2023

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary arrived in India the previous day on February 26h. The royal couple are in India to participate a business promotion visit along with 36 Danish companies. The visit forces on the green transition with special attention to water and energy. A number of Danish politicians will also participate the delegation.

On the second, the Crown Prince Couple accompanied each other all day. First, they visited India's Minister of Foreign Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at ITC Maurya in New Delhi.

Later on, the couple visited Mahatma Gandhi's monument. They paid their respect with a beautiful wreath on occasion of his death 75 years ago. Then they enjoyed lunch hosted by Vice Prescient Jagdeep Dhankhar. It was part of the official welcoming ceremony. Before the Grand Dinner, the royal couple attended the opening of a silver exhibition at New Delhi's National Museum.

Kongehuset ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Frederik et Mary ● Royal Portraits Gallery

Frederik et Mary ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Royal Portraits Gallery

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visiting Mahatma Gandhi's monument

I truly had no idea what to "expect" from her, when it comes to outfits. Think I had something like this in mind. Summery, light and in powdered colors. Mary in that Olga Vilshenko dress is a dream come true. She looks absolute stunning. It is simple in color and silhouette, but yet elegant because of that delicate floral print.

Mary embraced it beautifully with custom-made earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry. Look how well their blue color match her dresses flowers! The earrings have replaceable pendants - some of them are here and here. We get a small glimpse of her magical necklaces from Halberstadt and the personalized Julie Sandlau creation. She also styled the outfit with a couple of diamond rings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen.

I am not sure I would have chosen the same Dior clutch to this look, but it could have been worse. I like the material with the flowly dress. She had chosen a pair of reused suede pumps from Gianvito Rossi.

SHOP THE daytime LOOK

Dress ● Olga Vilshenko, here

Earrings & pendants ● Custom-made by Dulong Fine Jewelry

Necklace ● Halberstadt, here

Necklace ● Julie Sandlau, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Clutch ● Christian Dior, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

The Crown Prince Couple attending Grand Dinner

In the evening, the couple attended Grand Dinner along with the rest of the Danish business delegation. Mary looked breathtaking! I feel the same goes for everyone else: Mary was indeed Queen of the Night. Right? The impressive asymmetric gown is a creation by Danish designer Søren Le Schmidt. Every single time she has worn it, Mary has impressed the world with her beauty.

The earrings are classy and traditional Portuguese design. Mary has worn hers before. Among others at Red Cross' 150th anniversary in 2014 (here). Think it was the first time she wore them. Incredible choice. Looked great with the golden Halberstadt necklace and Julie Sandlau creation.

Mary was also wearing quite a few bracelets. I am able to identify one of them as Rebekka Notkin. The blush pink knotted clutch is Bottega Veneta's iconic design.

... and - I am a HUGE fan of her "hairpiece". What a lovely accessory.

SHOP THE evening LOOK

Gown ● Custom-made by Søren Le Schmidt, here

Earrings ● Alma e Coração, here

Necklace ● Halberstadt, here

Necklace ● Julie Sandlau, here

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin, here

Clutch ● Bottega Veneta, here

Day 1. Business promotion visit in India

26 February 2023

About fourteen days ago, it was announced that the Crown Prince Couple were going on a business promotion visit in India. That they would be accompanied by a larger business delegation of 36 Danish companies.

The main focus for this visit will be the green transition with special attention to water and energy. Several Danish politicians will also participate the delegation.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary arrived on February 26th. They were warmly welcomed (here).

First, they couple payed a visit to the famous marble monument, Taj Mahal. It is located close to the city of Agra. The monument was build from 1632 to 1653. It was the great mogul Shah Jahan who build Taj Mahal in honor of his late wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Followed was a visit to Agra Fort. The Fort is surrounded by a 2 kilometer wall. The Crown Prince Couple were given a guided tour around the Agra Fort. They were introduced to more than 1,000 years of history. Agra Fort is yet another great masterpiece by the great mogul Shah Jahan.

Kongehuset ● Kongehuset ● Det Danske Kongehus ● Frederik et Mary ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Royal Portraits Gallery

Usually, the couple arrive in silence. Often we see nothing from the arrival, but when they arrived in India they were warmly welcomed and a photo was taken - and later posted. It shows Mary wearing a wonderful and casual outfit. I truly adore these private outfits of hers. They make the greatest inspiration to me. She looked beautiful in a reused Imperial Fashion blazer and a beloved Athé by Vanessa Bruno blouse. The soft white linen trousers were an elegant match. Her tortoise-like glasses are from Gucci and the classy sling-back flats are the iconic design by Chanel.

When later visiting the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort, Mary changed outfit. She has worn the outfit before on a work visit in Ethiopia in 2019 (here). I am not sure, I was ever a true fan but for this visit it worked with perfection. The paisley printed skirt is from Etro. She paired it was a simple white button-down blouse and a raffia belt. I really want to be able to identify that belt, but I have not been lucky just yet.

Mary embraced the look with plenty of amazing golden jewellery. The main designer of her jewellery are from the Danish brand Dulong Fine Jewelry. They custom-made some of the pieces. Among others, the colorful beaded bracelet and the rather large golden ring.

For quite some time, I have been looking to identify some new necklaces of hers. I know you have all been loving her new 'F' necklace. Halberstadt turned out to be the creator. I was able to identify it a while ago. I learned about her medallion necklace from Heaven. The stunning (personalized) piece is from Julie Sandlau.

We already know about the Thierry Lasry shades. Seems to be one of her favourite pairs. A the moment, I have no idea where to find her brand new espadrille wedge sandals. Any ideas? They do a smashing combo with the rest of the outfit.

SHOP THE arrival LOOK

Blazer ● Imperial Fashion, here

Blouse ● Athé by Vanessa Bruno, here

Glasses ● Gucci, here

Shoes ● Chanel, here

SHOP THE daytime LOOK 

Skirt ● Etro, here

Sunglasses ● Thierry Lasry, here

Earrings ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Necklace ● Halberstadt, here

Necklace ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Necklace ● Julie Sandlau, here

Ring ● Custom-made by Dulong Fine Jewelry, similar ring here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bracelet ● Dulong Fine Jewelry, here

Bracelet ● Custom-made by Dulong Fine Jewelry, similar bracelet here

Church service for Ukraine

24 February 2023

Exactly a year ago, on February 24th 2022, Russia started the invasion of Ukraine. Much has happened since then, but Denmark's support has never changed. The Danish Parliament showed their full support and care for Ukraine and its people with a church service in Holmens Church in Copenhagen on the anniversary.

Along with Danish Parliament, the Ukrainian Ambassador in Denmark and the Danish Government, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary also showed their support and respect for the Ukrainian people by attending the church service on February 24th.

Kongehuset ● Frederik et Mary ● Getty Images ● Royal Portraits Gallery ● UFO No More ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet ● Billed Bladet 

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Let her outfits speaks for itself. It was simple, elegant and stylish. Perfect for the event. Mary's flawless dark green coat looked beautiful with the divine black accessories and fine jewellery.

I learned about the coat and belt at UFO No More (here).

SHOP THE LOOK

Coat ● The Fold, here (NEW)

Belt ● Celine, here (NEW)

Earrings ● Custom-made by Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen

Necklace ● Halberstadt, here

Rings ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Clutch ● Quidam, here

Shoes ● Jimmy Choo, here