Queen Mary of Denmark’s most fabulous fashion moments

As Queen Mary attended the annual party held at Copenhagen University on November 8, she was photographed wearing the ‘Yahvi’ dress in olive from Beulah London, along with a beautiful pair of statement drop earrings featuring bright coral stones to finish off and elevate the look.

The Daish royal stunned in a beautiful black pantsuit at the 20-Year Celebration of The Crown Prince Couple Awards.

Queen Mary wore the ‘Dover’ tuxedo jumpsuit from Max Mara which featured satin-lined lapels and boxy shoulders for a structured look. She finished off the look with a pair of yellow pumps from Manolo Blahnikand a canary yellow envelope clutch from Prada.

Queen Mary attended the Children’s Aid Day award ceremony at Copenhagen City Hall on November 5, where she paired a statement pair of leopard print heels from Gianvito Rossi with a beautiful skirt and jacket.

The Queen styled the shoes with a tapered chocolate brown suede jacket from Prada, the ‘Ada’ midi skirt from Guiliva Heritage as well as a belt and satin blouse.

Queen Mary headed out on a solo visit to Severin Konference Hotel for a conference with Danish hospital clowns on November 4, 2024.

The Queen wore a stylish outfit featuring a black A-line skirt and the ‘Smal Block Triomphe’ belt from Celine paired with the ‘Lindsay Hideko-Print Silk Blouse’ from Erdem. To top it off, she wore the ‘Lindsay’Billie 85’ block heel pumps from Jimmy Choo.

Queen Mary and the Danish royals attended The Hubertusjagt Drag Hunting event in Dyrehaven in early November 2024.

Mary was spotted wearing a longline wool coat from Strenesse teamed with heeled leather boots and a fedora hat.

A royal visit to Germany wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Danish ethnic minority in Southern Schleswig!

As she met with local representatives, she wore the London Single-Breasted Merino-Wool blazer in brown from Harris Wharf with the Cotton Midnight Floral Print Blouse from ME and EM and straight-leg trousers from The Fold.

This royal looked regal in this red A-line ball gown as she joined her husband at a special dinner at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany held to honour the heads of state of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

With cap sleeves, a daring leg slit, and cinched waist, our Mary was a vision!

Notably, she re-wore her favoured pearl drop earrings from her wedding day as well as a 200-year-old royal heirloom around her wrist. Comprised of 213 pearls surrounding a portrait of Princess Augusta of Bavaria, the bracelet has been worn by the nation’s queens at state events for over a century.

During a state visit to Berlin, Germany to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nordic Embassies in the country, the Queen attended an engagement at Schloss Bellevue palace.

For the occasion, she opted to wear a blue flared sleeve coat that colour coordinated with her blouse and headband, while her nude pumps matched the patterning on her midi skirt.

Despite some wet and windy weather, the King and Queen were in good spirits as they met with members of the public during a visit to Holstebro, to celebrate 750 years since the town was founded.

To fight against the autumnal chill, Her Majesty wore a longline wool burnt orange coat, with a hardly-seen burgundy patterned dress, which matched perfectly to her berry-toned kitten heels and headband.

Her Majesty wore a regal one-shoulder velvet evening gown from favoured designer Jesper Hovring to a gala dinner to celebrate 25 years of the US Chamber of Commerce in Copenhagen.

The look was completed by her Rebekka Notkin Cuff Bracelet and Darling Earrings, her Gianvito Rossi Patent Leather 105 pumps, and a bright yellow Yves St Laurent Muse Cluth for a fun pop of colour.

Queen Mary arrived at Copenhagen City Hall on October 10 where she unveiled the new Christmas Stamp – the first of her and King Frederik’s reign.

“Christmas in the Kingdom. Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow,” is the tagline.

All proceeds from the stamps go to a charity that provides homes for at-risk youth.

She wore a floral-themed high-neck shirt with blouson sleeves and jeweled buttons in shades of blue, pink, and lilac, that was neutralised by wide-leg navy trousers and a slim blue belt.

The Australian-born royal was dripping in sophistication as she attended a special evening at a Copenhagen Art Centre hosted by the President of Iceland to say thank you for hosting her, as is tradition for state tours.

Her leg-lengthening navy fitted flared trousers were cinched at the waist with a navy belt, and gold buckle embellishment that was also paired with a flattering rounded blouse neckline that had a ruffle.

To bring the outfit together, Queen Mary wore a navy mid-length collarless jacket and her favoured stilettos.

The King and Queen of Denmark held a state banquet at Christiansborg Palace to formally welcome Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband Björn Skúlason in early autumn, 2024.

Notably the Icelandic state visit is the first inbound state visit for the Royal Couple and the first outbound state visit for the newly elected president of Iceland.

For the important occasion, Mary stole the spotlight in a dazzling blue gown by favoured brand Jesper Høvring and her Pearl Poire tiara, which she first wore during her state visit to Norway in May.

She paired the headpiece with the Antique Diamond Parure and earrings – a collection of jewels made famous by Queen Margrethe during her 52-year reign.

Queen Mary re-wore the purple coat dress first debuted at King Charles’s historic May 2023 coronation as she prepared to welcome the President of Iceland and her husband to Denmark.

The garment itself was a bespoke Soren Le Schmidt design.

Despite a few days on royal business, Queen Mary still made time for a working Dinner at the embassy in Brazil as part of her role as a patron of the United Nations Population Fund.

For the occasion, the mother-of-four wore a matching Polka Dot set from Diane von Furstenberg that was paired with a gorgeous Leather Crystal Belt from Dolce and Gabbana and stylish gold accessories.

On day three of her state visit to Brazil, the Queen visited a public school to learn about their school meals program.

She also made a visit to the Brazilian Agricultural Research Institute to learn about the unique challenges and opportunities regarding agriculture’s impact on both biodiversity and the environment in the country.

Keeping with her comfy yet chic style, she wore a figure-flattering blue and white striped shirt dress from Stella Jean that she paired with her favoured Dulong Fine Jewelry earrings, Halberstadt necklace, and Rebekka Notkin bracelet.

With her husband and Princess Benedikte of Denmark by her side, Mary attended the opening of the new working year of the Folketing in the Folketing Hall at Christiansbory, also known as the official opening of the Danish Parliament.

Her nude pumps and purse matched her gloves, while her pale blue trilby hat was a pop of colour that complimented a cinched pale blue coat dress with long sleeves and an A-line skirt from Claes Iverson.

As she attended the annual Psychiatry Summit for 2024 in Copenhagen as a patron of SIND – The National Association for Mental Health, the Queen wore a fashionable dark green set from Zara – the Shawl Lapel Single Breasted Blazer and Long Flowing Trousers.

She accessorised with gold jewelry, including her favourite ‘F’ necklace – a nod to her husband.

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Nasdaq Copenhagen Stock Exchange (formerly known as the Copenhagen Stock Exchange), a gala dinner was held at Moltkes Palace where Queen Mary and King Frederik dazzled.

Complimenting the black and white suit of her husband, Mary wore her hair slicked back behind her shoulders to fully show off her gorgeous Lasse Spangenberg gown.

In May 2024, Queen Mary became the new patron of Denmark’s Frie Forskiningsfond, also known as the Independent Research Fund.

Each year, the organisation awards 400 grants to research project in a combined amount of over 1 billion Danish Krones.

At the annual research conference held in Copenhagen, the royal presented the award for ‘Original Idea of the Year,’ also mingling with other award recipients.

For the day, she wore a stylish grey Max Mara jumpsuit.

In late September, Queen Mary helped to open an exhibition in the House of Industry, which according to the royal family, “provides an interactive look into how Mary Elizabeths Hospital is going new ways to make room for the lives and needs of patients and families, even though they are sick and hospitalised.”

For the day, Mary wore a pale pink blouse from British brand The Fold and burgundy flyted midi skirt from Alexander McQueen.

The royal opted to wear a cornflower blue blouse with bell sleeves and a keyhole neckline by Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham during an appearance at the National Conference for Health Care Nurses with the Mary Foundation.

Paired with a gorgeous autumnal maxi skirt with pleats, red flowers, and blue accents to match her blouse, the Australian looked effortlessly chic on the occasion.

This isn’t the first time that she has been photographed in the Twisted Silk Crepe De Chine Top in Sky Blue, after stepping out in the Victoria Beckham design in 2022 for the inauguration of the University College South Denmark.

At a reception held for returning Danish Olympians and Paralympians, the Queen repeat wore her Kaleidoscope Floral-Print Midi Dress from Aussie fashion brand Zimmerman and her favoured Gianvito Rossi Nude heels.

To further bring the outfit together, the royal opted to wear a Multi Strand Rope Belt from Etro to cinch her waist and the Kharisma Earrings with Coral Pearls from Danish business Dulong Fine Jewelry.

At a prestigious awards dinner held in Copenhagen, the royal was a vision in blue in the figure-flattering ‘Elodie‘ lace dress from Australian label MOSS & SPY.

She paired the look with her signature Gianvito Rossi navy satin pumps and an embellished blue clutch from Prada.

During a summer tour to Vejle in southern Denmark, Queen Mary channeled her inner Audry Hepburn in an expertly tailored a-line style 1950s-esque skirt with a tapered waistline from Baum und Pferdgarten.

Her outfit was completed by her enormous navy blue wide-brimmed hat, a chic printed blouse from Proenza Schouler, and a cropped jacket in navy from Prada.

The royal also opted to wear the Ascent 85 Pink Leather pumps from favoured shoe brand Gianvito Rossi and used her loyal Whitney Bag from Max Mara to hold her personal items.

 Proving she is the sophisticated style queen once more, the mother-of-four married together the neutral tones of a Ralph Lauren blazer and a bright linen midi dress by Zimmerman as she greeted onlookers at Assens harbour in west Denmark on August 21.

In a rare fashion choice away from her standard style, Queen Mary wore a surprisingly monochrome outfit as she visited the harbour of Roenne for a royal tour of the Bornholm Regional Municipality with her husband.

For the occasion, she wore a white business shirt with puffed sleeves, a nautical-themed calf-length tweed cardigan from Weill Paris, and smart black slacks.

Alongside a delegation of several other European royals, Queen Mary and her husband King Frederik were invited to the Elysee Dinner, hosted by the International Olympic Committee at the Louvre to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Held two nights before the opening ceremony, the event truly was a dazzling display of fashion, food, and intra-country connections.

For the occasion, Mary opted to wear a sleeveless high-neck red jumpsuit with a simple thin inbuilt belt cinched delicately around her waist from Max Mara.

The Danes turned out in droves to welcome King Frederik and Queen Mary to the town of Graasten, who arrived on July 9th, 2024 to commence their summer residence at Grasten Castle.

This year is the first that the King and Queen have hosted at the royal residence, having previously spent their summers at Fredensborg Palace.

The Australian-born royal was a vision in a patterned green and white dress with puffed capped sleeves, a tapered waistline, and a floaty tiered skirt from Me + Em that was further accessorised by a tan hat and heels.

To wrap up their week-long royal tour to Greenland, Mary and her husband attended an official dinner at the Kulturhuset Katuaq Cultural Centre.

For the regal occasion, Mary wore a bespoke gown designed by the luxury brand Teri Jon by Ricki Freeman. Featuring a mandarin collar, billowing ankle-length skirt, and cinched waist with gold leaf embellishments it’s safe to say that the 52-year-old stole the show.

The gown was further elevated by 18-carat gold ‘Winter Frost’ earrings from Danish brand Ole Lynnggaard, a diamond ‘Glory’ tennis bracelet from Dulong Fine Jewelry, and matching gold stilettos.

At the end of June, Queen Mary joined her husband King Frederik, and her children Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine to visit Qeqertarsuaq island in Greenland. As the country’s largest island, Qeqertarsuaq is home to the Arctic research station. For the occasion, Mary donned a navy blue coat and red beanie, accessorised with a tan crossbody bag.

Queen Mary swapped her usually high-brow fashion for a more relaxed summer look for the high school graduation of her son Crown Prince Christian.

Her delightful print midi-skirt paired perfectly with her gorgeous white blouse and a pair of simple tan heels.

Over the years, Mary has paid homage to her Australian roots by donning outfits from beloved Aussie fashion brands, including Zimmerman!

Stepping out for an appearance at the annual Maratonsang event (commemorating the longest day of the year) at Vartov College in Denmark, the Queen wore this gorgeous ankle-length orange dress from the brand with a white print of lilies.

She accessorised the chic ensemble with a pair of matching orange heels from Malone Souliers and matching statement earrings that each featured a large blue-green gem.

Queen Mary was joined by her husband King Frederik, mother-in-law Queen Margrethe, and aunt-in-law Princess Benedikte at a special ceremony held to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Constitution of Denmark at Holmen’s Church and Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.

Mary dazzled in a puff-sleeve fuschia midi-dress from Andrew Gn, a light brown fascinator, and a pair of stylish nude pumps.

The royal was a vision in pink as she waved to well-wishers from the balcony of Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.

Mary has previously worn this hot pink, long-sleeved dress from Italian fashion brand No.21’s spring/summer 2018 collection on five occasions, the first being her husband’s 50th birthday celebrations in 2018.

Given she is known for her sustainable fashion sense and frequently re-wears outfits, it came as no surprise that the Queen was invited to give the opening address at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen on May 22nd.

She pleaded with the audience to work collectively towards “a fashion industry that gives more than it takes from people and planet.”

For the occasion, she wore her Jesper Hovring plum-coloured wrap-around blouse, colourful patterned silk skirt, and her Giannvito yellow suede heels.

No matter the colour, the mother-of-four never ceases to dazzle when donning a gown.

During a state visit to Norway, the royal was invited alongside her husband King Frederik of Denmark to a State Banquet hosted by King Harald V of Norway at The Royal Palace in Oslo.

For the occasion, she opted to wear a gorgeous lilac Birgit Hallstein Couture gown – a dress she first wore in 2015 to the wedding of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden.

The outfit was elevated by a dainty lilac shawl and accessorized with the Danish Pearl Poire Tiara.

With the warmer months fast approaching, Mary opted to wear this spring-style outfit during her official state visit to Norway, a far cry from the long skirts and coats she had been wearing since becoming Queen.

Her multi-coloured midi skirt was further accentuated with a light blue floral fascinator, baby pink bumps, and pink belt, with a cream woolen Ralph Lauren blazer bringing the entire outfit together.

 The royal was a vision in red as she waved to crowds while boarding the royal yacht Dannebrog to return home to Denmark after her two-day state visit to Sweden.

While her high neck, block-coloured, midi-length dress is an outfit we have come to associate with Mary, the pairing of it with a camel shawl was an exciting addition.

 In celebration of Queen Mary of Denmark and King Frederik IV of Denmark embarking on their first state visit since becoming crowned, Queen Silvia of Sweden and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden held a state banquet in their honour at Stockholm Palace.

Given the significance of the occasion, the Australian-born royal wore the Danish Parure tiara set alongside the prestigious Star of the Order of the Elephant, the Sash and Star of the Swedish Order of the Seraphim, and the traditional portrait of the reigning monarch.

As for her gown, she looked every bit royal with an embroidered maroon floral bodice from Jesper Hovring that fit perfectly and a cinched silk floor-length golden skirt.

After arriving on Swedish shores, Mary ditched the navy for this cream-tweed Mark Kenly Domino midi dress.

With her doting husband by her side and a beautiful floral bouquet in her hands, Mary was all smiles as she boarded The Royal Ship Dannebrog to sail to Sweden for a state visit on May 2nd.

Her polka-dot blue navy gown paired beautifully with her pumps and white fascinator from Maggie Mowbray Millinery.

Donning a sophisticated peplum-style cobalt blue button blazer jacket with matching flared slacks from London-based label, The Fold and heels from Jimmy Choo, Queen Mary looked beautiful as she participated in a 20th-anniversary event for The National Museum of Denmark on April 9th.

The outfit was accessorized with a personal touch, as the royal wore her frequently photographed necklace that features her husband King Frederik’s initials, as well as those of her four children.

On April 7th, the Australian-born royal inaugurated the incorporation of the southern part of Jægersborg Hegn as an untouched forest for deer at Naerum Port in Copenhagen.

For the occasion, Mary well and truly embodied country elegance, pairing a turtleneck grey patterned jumper with a black Seeland Cottage Quilt Lady Waistcoat, a grey suede floppy hat, a practical green vest, and hand warmers.

Five days earlier in Copenhagen, Queen Mary attended a special military event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Guard at The Freedom Museum. 

Rugged up against the cool weather, the royal wore her shoulder-length brunette locks out with a warm fedora-style hat fit snugly over her ears to compliment a stunning regal navy blue coat, navy leather gloves, and brown-heeled boots.

Queen Mary certainly was dressed for the occasion as she welcomed members of the Government and the Secretary of the State Council to the first State Council Dinner in Frederick VIII’s Palace in Amalienborg of her, and husband King Frederik’s reign. 

The 52-year-old wore a flowing maxi sequin skirt that brushed the floor from By Malene Birger – a skirt she first wore back in 2007 – and paired it with a gorgeous black satin off-the-shoulder top. 

Bringing the look together were earrings, a brooch, and a bracelet from the Danish Ruby Parure.

On February 29, the Queen paired this purple business blouse with a high-waist grey woolen skirt as she attended a Rare Disease Day event in Copenhagen.

The simple, yet perfectly styled look was completed by diamond earrings from Sophie Bille Brahe, and custom rings and bracelets from Dulong Fine Jewelry. 

She last wore the light grey suede boots from Gianvito Rossi in 2021 when she attended an event for the International Day of the Girl Child.

The mother of four paired this double-breasted outfit and matching trousers from British brand The Fold with pale pink, snakeskin pumps and a gorgeous calfskin leather clutch by Danish brand Quidam Bags to the Elite Research Awards held in Copenhagen on February 26th. 

On January 28, 2024, Queen Mary went outside of Denmark for the first time since King Frederik’s accession. She attended the Men’s EHF Euro 2024 final at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, in a beautiful burgundy Alexander McQueen suit. 

This outing also marks Queen Mary’s first solo engagement since her husband’s reign began.

Queen Mary looked stunning in a long-sleeved purple dress and matching hat as she participated in a celebratory church service at Aarhus Cathedral.

She matched with her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, who also wore a purple dress.

Notably, Queen Mary wore the same outfit to the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023.

In her first public appearance since ascending to the throne of Denmark, Queen Mary was joined by her husband, and eldest son for a meeting at the Folketing (Danish Parliament). 

The 52-year-old wore a striking coordinating blue ensemble with a peplum-style jacket that was accessories with a large wide-brim hat, heels, and gloves that all matched.

On January 14th, 2024, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark stepped down as Queen of Denmark, abdicating her throne in favour of her eldest son and heir apparent Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, and his wife, Princess Mary. 

Looking every inch a royal in a regal white outfit that was handcrafted by Sooeren Le Schmidt and Birgit Hallstein, the full-length gown featured a sweeping neckline fabric that was expertly draped around her neck and over her shoulder, bearing a striking similarity to her Uffe Frank wedding gown which Hallstein also designed. 

Her outfit was completed with Mary’s glittering Danish Duby Parure Earrings and their matching brooch, ring, and hair clips.