Opening of a new social- and health school

Friday, April 15th

Crown Princess Mary attended the opening of a new social-and health school, SOPU, in Copenhagen. 

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After a successful state visit from Mexico's President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera, the Crown Princess is already back at work. Around noon she arrived to Vesterbro in Copenhagen attending the opening of the new social- and health school, SOPU. The Crown Princess was in a great mood greeting some of the people who showed up to get a glimpse of her. Some of them even got a few pictures with her, here. Meeting the students was absolutely wonderful to follow. From the second she arrived, she was chatting with both teachers and students. The Crown Princess entered the stage and gave a great speech talking about the importance of the students work. With that, she had inaugurated a new social- and health school, ready to get a tour around some of the new classrooms. Before her visit ended, she sat down like everybody else and participated in a dialogue. She listened with great interest and asked questions herself.

Somehow her outfit reminds me a lot of what she wore back in time. From around the time when she was pregnant with Prince Christian. Maybe it is because of the hairstyle combined with that coat? Do you also see it or am I the only one? The Prada coat is pretty old but like always Mary wears it with as such elegance and pride as if it was the first time. I remember one time from 2010 at the annual opening of the Danish parliament, here. At that time she was pregnant with the twins. A coat featuring a magnificent shape, lovely colours and hemlines. Mary paired this lovely coat with black trousers and brand new pumps -and they are yellow. I am completely blown away by her new Gianvito Rossi pumps. Never thought we would see Mary in this colour on shoes. Simply adore them. Can't wait to get a similar pair in my own wardrobe. Do you like them? Looking all great she matched everything with her navy blue Quidam clutch. What an outfit!

Coat: Prada
Clutch: Quidam Grey Calfskin Clutch
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Yellow Suede Pumps
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Day 2. Official state visit from Mexico

Tursday, April 14th

Mexico's President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera are visiting Denmark from April 13-14th on a official state visit hosted by Queen Margrethe.

Program: Copenhagen
  • 10:15 am. Crown Princess Mary and Mrs Angélica Rivera visited the kindergarten Ådalen, who uses the Mary Foundation's 'Free of Bullying' program. 
  • 10:45 am. Crown Prince Frederik and President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto attended the business conference at Danish Industry.
  • 11:20 am. President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto met with Pia Kjærsgård, Chairwoman of the Danish Parliament.
  • 11:50 am. President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto met with Prime minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, attended a signing of MoUs and a lunch with the government. 
  • 4:00 pm. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visited Tjørnegårdskolen along with President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera, who uses LEGO in teaching. 
  • 7:00 pm. The Mexican Presidential couple hosted a return dinner at Hotel D'Angleterre in Copenhagen. 
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Crown Princess Mary during the second day of the state visit
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Wonderful to see the two of them together, all though Queen Margrethe is host of the visit. On their second and last day in Denmark, H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera had a lot to do .many places to see and lots of people to meet. From early morning the Crown Princess and Mrs Rivera visited the kindergarten Ådalen, who works with the Mary Foundation's 'Free of Bullying' program. They were both warmly welcomed at the arrival by children with red and white flag waving in the wind. Mrs Angélica Rivera and the Crown Princess were handed over a wonderful bouquet of flowers each. Mrs Rivera seemed to enjoy the time accompanying the Danish Crown Princess on a "regular" visit. With great proud the children showed some of their drawings and told stories. It gave a smile on both women's faces to talk to the kids in Ådalens kindergarten. During the visit Mrs Rivera was introduced to some of the tools from the Mary Foundation's Free of Bullying-program, which is developed to prevent bullying for children in the age of kindergarten and pre-school.

While the Crown Princess and Mexico's first lady enjoyed the morning together, the Crown Prince and President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto attended a business conference at Danish Industry in Copenhagen, followed by a meeting with Pia Kjærsgård, Chairwoman of the Danish Parliament and with Prime minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen for the President. All four of them arrived at Tjørnegård school in Gentofte to see  how LEGO is used in teaching; to make it easier, more fun and to strengthen the students' memory.

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Each day we get closet and closer to summer, more sun and that time a year were we are able to wear dresses without tights. That's really not something Mary takes that serious, because at the most crazy time a year we see her with bare legs and a knee-length dress. Chilly, but she actually looks like she doesn't care. Yesterday we were lucky because she was wearing on of her beautiful reused Prada dresses. We have seen it several times, both with and without the removable peplum. This time she wore it with a belt instead. In 2014 she wore the exact same combination -dress, coat and clutch, when the Queen hosted a state visit from Turkey, here. Mary embraced the style by wearing her blue Quidam clutch and leather gloves. She had then chosen patent pumps in pink from Gianvito Rossi. And what a wonderful combo with the rest of the outfit. I was so sure she would wear these pumps at the gala dinner last night but I was mistaken. I missed it by one day. Oh... of course, the white coat is also from Prada as with the dress. Without looking overdressed (at all) she added large pearl bracelets and earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry such as rings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen. I'm simply stunned by everything I see. Once again a huge compliment to  Mrs. Angélica Rivera in her matching white set.

Coat: Prada
Dress: Prada Red Knee-Length Dress
Earrings: Dulong Fine Jewelry Lotus
Bracelet: Dulong Fine Jewelry Anello Pearl Bracelet
Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands Ring
Clutch: Quidam Blue Alligator Clutch
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Pink Gianvito Rossi Leather Pumps
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attending the return dinner at D'Angleterre

President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera hosted a return dinner that took place at Hotel D'Angleterre in Copenhagen. 150 guests were invited to the dinner to enjoy a well cooked meal, which is the way to say thanks for a couple of great days in Denmark from the Mexican Presidential couple. In order the royal family members arrived -first Princess Benedikte along with her lady-in-waiting, then Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, the Crown Prince couple next and last Queen Margrethe accompanied by her husband Prince Henrik. They were all welcomed by the President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera, who waited at the hotel ready to welcome all 150 guests and the Danish royal family.

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Perfectly dressed as always Mary arrived with her husband to the return dinner at Hotel D'Angleterre. I would wear this outfit any time -for a night out with my friends or dinner with the family. These printed midi-skirts are incredibly popular and trendy right now. I have one in my wardrobe as well in a darker colour. We have seen her Ganni skirt before at INDEX: Awards 2015, here, even worn with the exact same blouse. A great match. I still have no idea where to find the blouse. Any ideas? She dazzled wearing a black lace shawl from Heartmade Julie Fagerholt. Not that its warm at all, but it looks so beautiful. The shawl was first seen six years ago on a visit to Budapest, here. Mary embraced a chic evening style by wearing black Gianvito Rossi pumps, two-tone earrings from Jewlscph and golden jewellery from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen. Rings and bracelet are all from Lynggaard's leaves collection. Then we have a rather long Bottega Veneta clutch seen now and then the past few years. Hair and makeup were beautifully suited for the rest of the outfit as always. Wish I could do my hair like this. Love how it looks all gorgeous. A really pretty look for an evening dinner.

Skirt: Ganni Full Midi Skirt in City Hall Lace
Earrings: Jewlscph Capella
Shawl: Heartmade Julie Fagerholt
Ring: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Leaves Ring
Ring: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands Ring
Bracelet: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Leaves Bracelet w. Diamonds
Clutch: Bottega Veneta Satin Evening Clutch
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi
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Day 1. Official state visit from Mexico

Wednesday, April 13th

Queen Margrethe host the official state visit of Mexico's President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera, who are visiting Denmark from April 13-14th. The Crown Prince couple and Prince Joachim and Princess Marie such as Princess Benedikte and Prince Henrik will attend events during the Presidential couples stay. 

Program: Copenhagen, Helsingør
  • 1:00 pm. Mexico's President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera are welcomed by Queen Margrethe, Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and Princess Benedikte at Copenhagen airport.
  • 2:15 pm. Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik are officially welcoming President Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera at Fredensborg Palace.
  • 3:35 pm. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visits Kronborg castle in Helsingør along with the Mexican Presidential couple.
  • 4:10 pm. With the Mexican President and his wife, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visits M/S Museum of Maritime in Helsingør.
  • 8:00 pm. Queen Margrethe hosts a gala dinner at Fredensborg Palace in honor of Mexican Presidential couple's visit to Denmark.
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Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary during the first day in Copenhagen and Helsingør
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Finally, the Mexican Presidential couple has now arrived to Denmark. Actually they arrived yesterday at Copenhagen airport around dinner time in one of the worlds most expensive plains.  President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera were warmly welcomed by Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik and the rest of the Danish royal family. Shortly after the welcoming ceremony, two crown cars drove to Fredensborg Palace -one with Queen Margrethe and President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and another car with Prince Henrik and Mrs Angélica Rivera, to officially welcome the couple. Like the welcoming ceremony at the airport, the ceremony at Fredensborg has become a tradition. While the Presidential couple are in Denmark they are staying at Fredensborg in one of the many rooms. In the meantime, the Crown Prince couple drove to Kronborg castle in Helsingør. About an hour President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera also arrived to Helsingør. All in a perfect mood the couple's were given a guided tour inside Kronborg to see, among others, the Banquet Hall also called the Dancing Hall. Then a little something to drink and then of to the M/S Museum of Maritime located close to the water just like the caste. Back in 2013 the Crown Prince couple visited Mexico, here, and have already met the Presidential couple once before. Both couples seemed to have had a really good day in each others company.

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It was at 1:00 pm. local time the Mexican Presidential couple arrived to Copenhagen airport ready to spend two days in Denmark accompanied by the Danish royal family. In second raw was Mary standing. Lightning up like a true royal lady in her ombre Missoni coat. Thrilled to see her wear it again. I'm sure you remember it from their visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar only a few months ago, here. Finally without black trousers. According to Royals & Fashion, here, are Mary's sky high pointed pumps are from Gianvito Rossi. Each year I think her pumps get higher and higher. Unbelievable how she is able to walk in those heels. I really can't get enough of black pumps. Super classy and elegant. Mary seems to have the same philosophy because of all the different pairs of black pumps she owns. Then we have the little grey Naledi Copenhagen clutch, which I really think is a great match to what she was wearing. It is one of her first Naledi Copenhagen purchases. At the arrival Mary had this beautiful hairdo wearing a hat -my guess would differently be a creation from milliner Susanne Juul. To loosen it up, she appeared without hat and hairdo when she and Frederik welcomed the Mexican Presidential couple at Kronborg castle in Helsingør a few hours later. She accessorized her look with a pair of black leather gloves, diamond rings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen and pink diamond studs from Hartmann's. Aesthetic, stylish and extremely polished. By the way, I believe she added a Céline belt to create the illusion of an hourglass shape. A sincere compliment to Mrs Angélica Rivera because of her bright green dress.

Coat: Missoni Belted Coat in Multicolor
Earrings: Hartmann's
Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands
Clutch: Naledi Copenhagen Diana Dark Grey Ostrich Clutch
Belt: Céline Embossed Skinny Belt
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Camnero Suede Pumps



Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary attending the gala dinner at Fredensborg Palace
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Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik hosted a gala dinner in the evening at Fredensborg. As you know Prince Henrik retired in the beginning of 2016. Despite that he attended both the welcoming ceremony and yesterday evenings gala dinner. The arrival and the Queen's speech were broadcasted two hours after the actually arrival, which I of course watched. One by one, did the special guests arrive; ladies in magnificent dresses and gentlemen's in black suits. All cameras were set and ready for the royal family to arrive. First came Princess Benedikte, then Prince Joachim and his sweet wife Princess Marie who was dressed in a smashing red lace gown. They were followed by the Crown Prince couple. The reason why we didn't see Queen Margrethe, Prince Henrik and the Presidential couple arrive, is because they are all staying at Fredensborg where the dinner is held. Before the dinner, all guests were serviced a glass of champagne. From another entrance, the royal family members and the guests of honor found their seats around the long main table. With a remarkable speech Queen Margrethe opened the evening and warmly welcomed President H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto and Mrs Angélica Rivera in Denmark.

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It's not the first time Mary choose to wear something as colourfull and bright as at this gala dinner. She was truly queen of the night. I was so excited when I first saw what dress she was wearing -a good old evening gown by Jesper Høvring (collection: Spring/Summer 2013). Høvring commented in the live broadcast but didn't mention anything about his own design worn by Mary. By the way do you remember the dress? She wore it back in 2013 at a dinner on occasion of the coronation of King Wilhelm-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, here. I hadn't forgotten about the dress, but it amazes me how much I like it. Actually Mary wore it one more time before last night. It was in 2012 when she attended a gala dinner on occasion of the wedding between Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy in Luxembourg. Three very beautiful outfits. This time she has chosen to wear the red evening gown with golden glitter pumps from Gianvito Rossi and a brand new golden clutch. Pernille an Kate told me about her pumpsShe also dazzled wearing her stunning new tiara purchased at Bruun Rasmussen auctions along with a pair of matching earrings. I was also overwhelmed by her hairstyle. Did you notice it?

Gown: Jesper Høvring Red Silk Chiffon Gown
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Glitter Pumps
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'Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century' at Harvard

Photo by Agnés Colbert taken during a visit to Estonia, 2014
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I think we all wondered why we haven't really seen that much of the Crown Princess lately. But everything comes with a reason. Since March 29th to April 8th she has taken a course at Harvard in Boston (picture below) on Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century. The course is made in collaboration with Harvard Kennedy School and World Economic Forum for members of Young Global Leaders, here, as the Crown Princess appointed back in 2012 because of her work with among others the Mary Foundation. Young Global Leaders has since 2004 appointed some of the worlds most skilled young leaders to create a strong network to find solutions dealing with global humanitarian challenges.

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