King Frederik and Queen Mary visited the special library, which was founded in 1746 by Frederik V, and contains the private collections of Danish monarchs, including books, manuscripts, maps, pictures, photos, and music. The library is located in the same palace as the Amalienborg Museum.
Since Queen Margrethe's accession to the throne in 1972, the library, which until January this year was known as the Queen’s Hand Library, has also functioned as a professional and research library. On weekends and during Danish school holidays, the study hall of the Hand Library will be open to all visitors at the Amalienborg Museum.
Sartorial standards seem to be slipping since QM's abdication. All I can see in the photos is the upper body, but it looks like both Frederick and Mary are wearing casual shirts, with Frederick's being wrinkled and the sleeves rolled up. Mary has adopted a bland business attire look In the past year or two which she seems to be entrenched in even as queen. Compare this to the gentleman museum guide in a well fitted suit, and to Queen Margarethe at her outing on the same day. The new Danish king's and queen's wardrobe choices are less than inspiring. S.M.
ReplyDeleteThey are visiting essentially a room of their own house…. What do you choose to wear at home or even visiting a library?! No standards are slipping just here (although maybe you have other examples), they’ve just worn appropriate clothes for the context! I think they both look great - Grace
DeleteI’ve been saying this, but apparently Mary’s always perfect. So, there you are.
DeleteThe amount of things that people keep trying to find to compain about is ridiculous. So, now an upper boddy picture of someone in a light summer bouse (worn in summer) is uninspirig :))))
DeleteMy thoughts reflect Grace's comments.
DeleteThey are in fact visiting a room of their own house and as such they are dressed appropriately. They are not attending a public event so don't need to be all dolled-up. For whom? Furthermore, Mary and Frederik are representative of a new, contemporary monarchy, one which reflects modernity and reality of the times. This is the right way to go if smaller monarchies are to survive and still be relevant to the times.
I also think that Mary is intentionally taking on her new elevated role slowly and within her stride. She does not want to leap to any immediate glamour just because she is Queen, but instead is being respectful to her amazing mother-in-law who is also still a Queen (though not the reigning one), and who is still very much present in the minds and eyes of the public and the Danish people.
- Anon 9:13
Thanks Anon 9:13. Always nice to read your comments.
DeleteI especially agree with what you said ..........
"Mary and Frederik are representative of a new, contemporary monarchy, one which reflects modernity and reality of the times".
S.M. 15:18. Do you really take your wardrobe inspirations from Kings and Queens? Never thought of that, but hey, whatever works.
DeleteAnon 08.44, are you ok?
DeleteLovely soft blue blouse, though the fabric does not lend itself to leaving more than one button undone. Someone please get the king an iron. I get that the fabric wrinkles easily which is okay, but the placket and the collar needs to be pressed.
ReplyDeleteI find it slightly disrespectful that this couple doesn’t seem to make much of an effort.
ReplyDeleteMary seems to make more of an effort than Fred does. She almost always looks nice…she looks nice here…but Fred can look rumpled and unkempt at times.
DeleteI think Fred is growing more and more into his role as King.
DeleteMary needs a stylist!
ReplyDeleteNot a big fan of Fred or Mary but should they wear formal attire…Mary with a tiara and Fred with his medals…to visit a library?
DeleteHow about using an iron maybe
DeleteAnon 17:58. You need to get a life.
DeleteAnon 08.31, fully agree!
DeleteKing Frederick and Queen Mary are young and obviously young at heart so why should they dress like fuddy duddies in 'formal' dress all the time? They are in their own house, not entertaining anyone, looking and feeling comfortable, acting like REAL people. I personally LOVE to see them happy and relaxed as these pictures clearly show they are. And if Mary has a stylist, then SHE should also be crowned because Mary's clothes are gorgeous and well styled, always.
ReplyDeleteI’m standing by my statement
DeleteWhat is your statement darling? Is it official 😛
DeleteI for one thought: Wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThe lesson here is for them to stop being so open and transparent. Haven't they essentially gone "next door" to the museum? This is not an official visit, just a private look, and then someone distributed curtesy photos to document the occasion. It is just another step in the transition from Margrethe to Frederik, since it will no longer be called Queen's Hand Library. Frederik appears to be wearing a linen shirt. I realize some here cannot accept the properties of linen. For those than do understand linen, I'm sure they thought nothing of it.
ReplyDeleteThen why are they photographed for such a non-event.
Delete22.32 I agree!
DeleteAnon 22.32, turn your negative energy elsewhere. Ms Markle will probably soon have a non-event photographed where you can lay off some steam.
DeleteI get it it's just another room in their house, but it is meant as a public appearance, so earrings, makeup, a blazer or the sleeves down might have been in order, i find this look too casual, indeed almost disrespectful to the gentleman and the public, which if not present in person, present through the lens of the camera.
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I don't know that the public was present. Please correct me if I am wrong. A public appearance involves the public. Royals can release photos of private moments as well.
DeleteMaybe this "appearance" lasted for all of five minutes and they were called away from their desks for it. Frederik's style has always been relaxed and laid-back, he's not gonna change his ways, deal with it. To those of you who complain incessantly about "not summery enough dresses", nothing says "Summer" like white linen.
DeleteAnon 08:30 Great comment!
DeleteLa tenue de tous les deux est parfaite pour ce genre de visite !
ReplyDeleteCe n’est pas du tout une tenue appropriée pour le roi et la reine. Un peu de respect pour leur guide et les livres.
DeleteIn every event there is a dress code : if your guest is wearing a suit you should wear a suit . The fact that you receive at home doesn’t mean you can wear whatever. For that matter the king could receive his guest in a track suit or pijamas
ReplyDeleteI agree and almost said the same thing. I’ll bet the archivist would prefer to dress down too. So, not so much informality around them, just from them.
DeleteAnon 23:08. What event? What guests? Whom did they receive? This is probably part of their daily work and somebody made some pictures, just routine.
DeleteWow. So many are offended by what they're wearing?
ReplyDeleteIt's the modern days now. A king married and crowned his mistress and more than one King has acknowledged his illegitimate child, or children in Alberts case. Times change. It's not disrespect, it's growth.
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Just my opinion, but I think the glasses and the Queen’s casual ponytail are throwing off the formality. If her hair was down, and again without glasses, she would look the same as always. Fred is always a bit wrinkled but agree that a casual jacket would have looked better.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo's who are we to tell them what to wear.I'ts summer time;they are modern Monarch's.(Tara)
ReplyDeleteNo one is ‘telling’ them anything. We are commenting. We all have our own opinions. No one is wrong and no one is correct. We are stating opinions.
DeleteAnon 10.35, why do you feel obligated to respond to each commentator, throughout this whole post?
DeleteI think certain people should mind their own business. It was mentioned that the library is part of the palace where they stay. Do you dress up to go to the library? Leave their Majesties alone.
ReplyDeleteI think this is an internet blog about their clothing. So anonymous 6:39, I will comment. Do you honestly think they read this??? Wake up.
Delete10.29, no one said that they are reading. But are you here just to complain or do you have better suggestions?
DeleteMany on this blog have given Queen Maxima demerits on her hair. A physical characteristic that she doesn’t have much control over. Commenting on clothing is far less harsh. Please accept that others have differing opinions.
ReplyDeleteI have always admired their Majesties as a very modern and
ReplyDeleteengaging Royal Couple in these
Modern times. They never show
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Lovely comment.
DeleteLet’s see if I have this right
ReplyDeleteIt’s okay for comments to complain about Camilla. And her boots.
It’s okay to denigrate Maxima and her hair. And hats.
Dark colors are only for winter.
Do NOT comment negatively on Mary. She is a goddess.
Have I got it right?
You make some valid points. I think the question here is whether Mary and Frederik are dressed too casually, in what is basically their own home, for a non-public event. As was suggested, they may have been called away from their desks for this look at the library. No matter, most people do not "dress" to work from home. They were not making a public appearance. I still can't figure out why there is so much of a fuss over what they were wearing. It's not like they were in t-shirts and jeans.
DeleteThe things you mention are in the context of public appearances. The condition of Maxima's hair is most likely due to age or health because it has changed from earlier years. I agree with you that it is not okay to constantly ridicule her hair because I don't believe it can be helped. There is far more to her than her hair. Her hats are a part of her and her style, and they help deal with her hair. If she changed her exaggerated style, she would not be Maxima.
I also agree with you about all the comments when a dark color is worn any other time than winter. It is an ignorance about fashion. The idea that black can only be worn for funerals or in winter ceased decades ago, but some people are stuck in time. Black can be worn successfully all year. Case in point, Charlene just wore a stunning black jumpsuit.
I do find Camilla's boots tiresome. She could find a few more options. She has the means. That being said, her wardrobe is not very exciting either. At her age, I doubt she is going to change.
Anon 15:41. A very sensible comment.
DeleteI like QM’s style. In my opinion she’s the best dressed of all royals. Always right to the occasion. Always ‘polished’, elegant and modern and very versatile. She’s an inspiration fashionwise…
ReplyDeleteAn Ok look today. css
ReplyDeleteI don't mind their clothes. It's more what their facial expressions exude.
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