Every Sunday during Advent, King Frederik and Queen Mary share a new video on their official Instagram account, exploring various Danish Christmas traditions. On December 8, Queen Mary visited Grundtvig's Church in the Bispebjerg district of Copenhagen during a confirmation preparation session. The Queen met with parish priests Inge Lise Løkkegaard and Agnete Veit from Grundtvig's Church, as well as their two confirmation groups.
Together with the confirmands, Queen Mary participated in singing the Christmas hymn "Dejlig er den himmel blå" (Lovely is the Blue Sky), and the Queen lit one of the candles on the Advent wreath. Queen Mary also learned more about the meaning and origins of Advent.
Harris Wharf London houndstooth pattern blazer
Looks like a comfortable, casual outing…very nice!
ReplyDeleteShe nearly always does casual well and this is no different.
ReplyDeleteThe jacket I love! It’s gorgeous!
The jean’s work in well.
Queen Mary fell out of the sky for the Kingdom of Denmark.
ReplyDeleteYoung, beautiful and intelligent.
Can we have more like that please?
OH! Fashion!
Queen Mary looks “cool" in her dressed down look of jeans and Harris Wharf blazer. Great mix for the occasion.
Maybe her daughters helped her with the combo.😀
What a beautifully complimentary comment, Deadeggs!
DeleteDid you know that Frederik was actually engaged to a Danish girl but wasn't allowed to marry her because there is, or was, a tradition in the Danish royal house that the heir should only marry a foreigner?
DeleteHello Anon 11:34
DeleteYes, I’ve read something about that before. I think it was a request/recommendation from Queen Margrethe.
Sad for Prince Frederik and his fiancé but had they married, the Kingdom of Denmark would have missed out on Mary Donaldson from Tasmania. And that would have been even sadder.
I often think that Mary is the adopted daughter that Queen Margrethe never had and Queen Margrethe is the foster mother for Mary whose mother died and didn’t see her daughter marry a prince and become the Queen of Denmark.
Anon 11.34 Yes, I’ve heard about that! Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, was indeed once engaged to a Danish woman, but the royal family’s tradition at the time dictated that the heir should marry someone of foreign royalty or nobility. This tradition was rooted in the idea of strengthening Denmark's political ties with other nations. Eventually, Frederik married Mary Donaldson, an Australian commoner, in 2004, breaking with the tradition in favor of love, which was quite a modern and progressive move for the royal family.
DeleteAgree with Deadeggs!
DeleteA queen in a church wearing baggy jeans?! No, no, no! At a camp-out maybe, but not here. Since becoming queen, Mary seems to want to look like a "commoner". This seems contradictory to me. Does she represent the Danish monarchy, or an average Danish citizen doing her grocery shopping? S.M.
ReplyDeleteShe looks fine and her outfit fits right in to what everyone else is wearing. And that’s a good thing in my opinion. Surely she planned it that way? If she showed up all decked out in fancy clothes then no doubt someone would complain about her being out of touch and snooty.
DeleteOf course trouser jeans in church! You are thinking of a time in the past century. Churches have been known to be used for gatherings other than services. She has dressed for her audience, which means she is in touch with the people ("commoners".) She looks very approachable.
DeleteAnon 09.40 I see your point! Mary’s casual style can seem a bit unconventional for a queen, but it may be her way of connecting with the public and showing a more relatable side. Modern royals often balance tradition with approachability, which might explain her more casual choices.
DeleteS.M to your question, I think she represents both! A queen who was a commoner, representing the royal household AND relating to normal people in normal situations with clearly very great thought for each outfit (and probably having one of hew people validate the dress expectations well prior to the event). Not much is left to chance or spontaneity in the royal lives.
DeleteJe suis un peu étonnée de lire le mot curé (idem dans la traduction du site officiel danois).
ReplyDeleteAu Danemark la religion la plus importante est le luthéranisme, il faudrait donc dire pasteurs. Ici ce sont d'ailleurs deux femmes pasteurs.
Paloma.
The word used in Danish is praest - so a direct translation gives “priest”. All very relaxed in Denmark though so it doesn’t matter much.
DeleteQueen Mary is the jewel of the danish crown!
ReplyDeleteもしセンタークリースデニムだったらブレザーと良く似合ったと思います。
ReplyDeleteI don't like the jeans with the blazer, the boots and the violet jumper. I like jeans in general, but not this one in this combination.
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean, but I think the combination actually works well for a more relaxed, modern look. The jeans add a touch of casual ease that balances out the sharpness of the blazer, and the violet jumper adds a fun pop of color. It's a bit more laid-back, but still put together—perfect for a stylish yet comfortable outfit. Fashion often thrives on mixing contrasts, and I think this combination pulls it off!
DeleteI actually think the combination works quite well! The lilac top adds a fresh, unexpected pop of color that contrasts nicely with the more structured and classic feel of the navy or black blazer. It keeps the look from feeling too serious or plain. Mixing colors like that can be a fun way to break away from the usual, and the jeans add a relaxed, effortless vibe that balances out the formality of the blazer. Sometimes, a bit of unpredictability in an outfit can be what makes it stand out!
DeleteHmmm. A little random for my taste. Not sure why the lilac top with the navy/black blazer and jeans
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I can see where you're coming from, but I actually think the combination works quite well! The lilac top adds a fresh, unexpected pop of color that contrasts nicely with the more structured and classic feel of the navy or black blazer. It keeps the look from feeling too serious or plain. Mixing colors like that can be a fun way to break away from the usual, and the jeans add a relaxed, effortless vibe that balances out the formality of the blazer. Sometimes, a bit of unpredictability in an outfit can be what makes it stand out!
DeleteAs Janet already pointed out, purple is the liturgical color for Advent and is worn/used during the preparatory seasons of Advent and also Lent. Not just a random "pop of color". There's nothing random about Queen Mary's outfits, a lot of thought goes into them, as is befitting.
DeleteAnon 18.11, You're absolutely right. Queen Mary's wardrobe choices were never random—every detail was intentional and often had deeper significance, especially when it came to color symbolism like purple for Advent. The thoughtful use of such colors reflected the careful planning behind her outfits, aligning with liturgical traditions and occasions. It’s a testament to the attention to detail that characterized her style.
DeleteTrès élégant blazer mais pas du tout avec ce jean ; ce serait parfait en le portant -par exemple- avec une jupe !
ReplyDeleteAchard62, I always love your comments. I think Mary’s outfit is very lovely and very Scandinavian: jeans, and a nice jacket and shoes (though flat is fine) will get you almost anywhere.
DeleteHello Anon 19:31 I agree with you.
DeleteIt’s always a pleasure and always informative to read Achard62 's posts.
She has a sharp eye for detail and gives great information on jewellery.
And she keeps herself out of the cat fights we get ourselves into sometimes. 😁
à Anonyme 10/12/2024 19:31 - Oeufs morts 10/12/2024 10:00
DeleteJe pense que vous êtes des dames et j'apprécie vos commentaires ; en effet, nous sommes sur un site de mode et malgré les aléas de la vie, je ne vois pas l''intérêt de s'égarer dans des commentaires inutiles !
I prefer a queen to be more formally attired even if those at the event are casually dressed. It's all very well to be approachable but if I was ever to meet a queen I would want them to be dressed to the nines!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Although I like this college look for Mary, I think a regal touch is missing, a bit of magic, she is the queen consort now and no longer the wife of the crown prince and she risks disappointing others.
Delete🌞 Virginia
Robin, I think being approachable and adapting to the event is part of a queen’s charm. It shows relatability without losing her elegance, and sometimes a more relaxed look can make her seem even more approachable and modern.
DeleteGreat casual look from Queen Mary. Her choice of outfit fits in perfectly with the event--she is attending a meeting/class with young people who are going to be confirmed into the church. This is a class meeting--absolutely informal. This is part of program King Frederik and Queen Mary have undertaken during Advent. I love her choice of the purple sweater as it is the current color of the church season. I believe her outfit was carefully chosen for this visit on several different levels and I think she did an excellent job.
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Hello Janet : I think (I hope) she sort help from her two daughters to compose her wardrobe for the event. Perfect choice for the occasion.
ReplyDeleteSorry "she sought help"
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