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Queen Mary of Denmark's Best Looks

From vibrant colors to striking jewels, see the Queen of Denmark's most glamorous looks.

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Never one to shy away from bright colors, dazzling jewels, or luxurious furs, the new Queen Mary of Denmark knows how to turn heads. Starting from her 2004 wedding to then-Prince Frederik, Mary has truly been dressing the part of the queen since well before she took on the crown. Read on to check out some of her most grand fashion moments (and, as a note, this story will use "Princess Mary" until she became Queen on January 14, 2024).

June 5, 2024

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Mary rewore this vibrant pink dress she'd previously donned for a reception in honor of King Charles's coronation—this time wearing it to a service marking the 175th anniversary of the Danish constitution.

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May 14, 2024

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No one does an anniversary like the royals. Mary and her husband Frederik celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary while on a state visit to Norway. For the evening gala, Mary wore a soft lavender gown with sheer draping and, of course, a tiara—in this case, the pearl poire tiara.

April 3, 2024

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Ever a fan of the monochrome ensemble, Mary paired a navy overcoat with a matching midi dress and coordinating fedora and gloves to a celebration of the National Guard's 75th anniversary. For contrast, she added a pair of taupe knee high boots.

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January 15, 2024

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Queen Mary and King Frederik attended the Danish Parliament's celebration of the succession of the throne, and Mary wore a lovely matching skirt and jacket.

January 14, 2024

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For her first appearance as Queen, Mary wore a bespoke ivory dress by Soeren Le Schmidt.

January 1, 2024

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In her first appearance since Queen Margrethe announced her abdication, Princess Mary donned a lush burgundy Birgit Hallstein gown she has worn six previous times since 2007 and paired it with the Danish Ruby Parure Tiara and a silver J.Furmani clutch.

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November 6, 2023

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At a state banquet honoring the Spanish royals, Mary wore this long, pewter-toned gown with elegant beading and sheer details, along with one of her favorite tiaras.

November 6, 2023

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Mary loves a good hat moment, and she certainly had one at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen when she and Crown Prince Frederik met with the Spanish royal couple, King Felipe and Queen Letizia. Mary paired her topper with a wool coat by The Fold and Valentino Rockstud pumps.

August 13, 2023

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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the town of Christiansfeld, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary traveled to the city. Mary selected a Raquel Diniz dress and a floral fascinator for the occasion.

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June 15, 2023

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It was all glamour at a dinner at Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen, when Crown Princess Mary wore a long, tiered gown in a blushing champagne hue.

May 6, 2023

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At the coronation of King Charles, Mary went for a monochrome look in a truly regal purple hue paired with a veiled headpiece, a turquoise brooch, and matching earrings.

May 5, 2023

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Ahead of the coronation of Britain's King Charles III, Princess Mary and Prince Frederik attended a gala at Buckingham Palace. A pro at shopping her own closet, Mary rewore the bright, balloon sleeve dress that she chose for her daughter, Princess Isabella's confirmation earlier int he year.

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January 3, 2023

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At the New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Mary glammed it up in a cornflower blue down with a printed skirt.

June 21, 2022

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To visit the Willem-Alexander Childrens Hospital in Leiden, Mary opted with a classic, belted shirt dress is a warm cream shade, and snake print pumps.

June 20, 2022

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For a dinner celebrating Dutch-Danish trade at The Hague, Princess Mary wore this gorgeous, lacy navy dress with sheer details and a bright yellow shoe.

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April 30, 2022

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For the confirmation of her daughter, Princess Isabella at Fredensborg Palace, Mary went for a bold papaya-hued dress with a gem-studded belt and a veiled headband.

February 23, 2022

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When Kate Middleton came to visit Queen Margrethe at the Christian IX Palace in Copenhagen, Crown Princess Mary wore a simple and chic black and white combo, pairing a white boucle coat with a black turtleneck, skirt set, and tights.

January 14, 2022

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On the 50th anniversary of Queen Margrethe's accession, Mary wore this all-over camel ensemble to visit the tomb of Frederick IX of Denmark, father of Margrethe, in Roskilde, Denmark.

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November 2, 2019

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Crown Princess Mary donned a one-shoulder, dusty rose gown for the Crown Prince Couples Prize Awards. She paired her formal dress with dangly earrings and a floral bouquet.

October 22, 2019

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During a trip to Japan, Princess Mary chose a blue-grey gown with an attached cape. She complemented the look with a turquoise sash, ceremonial brooches, and a purple hat with a large blue flower.

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Annie Goldsmith is the news writer for Town & Country, where she covers culture, politics, style, and the British royal family.
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