King Frederik and Queen Mary Attend the Farewell Reception for Lene Balleby

Queen Mary wore a pink Harrow silk blouse by The Fold, and grey high rise braided design trousers by Celine

Lene Balleby, the Communications Director of the Danish Royal House, retired after 17 years in her position and held a farewell reception at Amalienborg in Copenhagen to commemorate the occasion. On January 30, 2025, King Frederik, Queen Mary, Princess Benedikte, Prince Gustav, and Princess Carina attended the farewell reception at Amalienborg to honor Lene Balleby for her years of dedicated service.

Queen Mary wore a pink Harrow silk blouse by The Fold, and grey high rise braided design trousers by Celine

Queen Mary wore a pink Harrow silk blouse by The Fold, and grey high rise braided design trousers by Celine

Queen Mary wore a pink Harrow silk blouse by The Fold, and grey high rise braided design trousers by Celine

Queen Mary wore a pink Harrow silk blouse by The Fold, and grey high rise braided design trousers by Celine

Queen Mary wore a pink Harrow silk blouse by The Fold, and grey high rise braided design trousers by Celine

Queen Mary wore a pink Harrow silk blouse by The Fold, and grey high rise braided design trousers by Celine

Queen Mary wore a pink Harrow silk blouse by The Fold, and grey high rise braided design trousers by Celine

Queen Mary wore The Fold Harrow Silk Blouse in Blush Pink
The Fold Harrow Silk Blouse

Queen Mary wore Celine High Rise Braided Design Trousers in Grey
Celine High Rise Braided Design Trousers
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  1. Parmi ces dames, je note que la princesse Benedikte a vraiment beaucoup d'allure même si j'apprécie le délicat chemisier en soie rose de la reine Mary !

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  2. Anonymous31/1/25 17:14

    How can Carina walk with those shoes?

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    1. Anonymous31/1/25 21:24

      My thought as well. Looks like she would walk right out of them. I read that royals wear shoes a size larger so they don’t get sore feet while standing.

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    2. Anonymous31/1/25 21:25

      At least one size too big !!

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  3. Anonymous31/1/25 17:25

    Lovely blouse she wore regularly in the past. The trousers however I do not like to go to a reception indoors. They are probably very warm and are excellent to wear with boots for an outdoor event in combination with a warm winter coat.

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  4. Anonymous31/1/25 17:52

    Princess Benedikte, so elegant. Love her earrings (or better earclips) from Jan Hesselberg, they suit her perfectly. anna e.

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  5. Anonymous31/1/25 18:04

    Why is Carina Axelsson not at home with her children?

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    1. She is HSH (Her Serene Highness) Princess Carina of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. And I would assume that her children are with her in Denmark as is her husband.

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    2. Anonymous31/1/25 20:32

      Because she was invited to a farewell celebration? Why do you go out? - cos you want to?!

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    3. Anonymous31/1/25 21:00

      Guess her husband undid her shackles and let her out for the day? Why are you asking such a ridiculous question?

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    4. Anonymous31/1/25 21:25

      Oh for heaven sakes, are mothers never permitted to leave their children? They have nannies, and quite possibly they are up stairs in their beds.

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    5. Anonymous31/1/25 21:25

      Ridiculous comment !!

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    6. Charles IV31/1/25 21:32

      What kind of sexist comment is that? Prince Gustav is not at home with his children either.

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    7. Anonymous31/1/25 23:05

      What a strange question. Do you feel the same about the Princess of Wales? Or Princess Stephanie of. Luxembourg?

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  6. Anonymous31/1/25 18:27

    Princess Benedikte looks as elegant as ever I like Princess Mary’s pink and grey combo and Princess Carina’s teal dress. Love Lene Balleby’s shoes
    AnnieM

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  7. Anonymous31/1/25 18:32

    Benedikte is so elegant!

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  8. Anonymous31/1/25 18:35

    I like Princess Carina's dress. It has a beautiful dark green color and has an excellent length. The communications director's skirt is too long. A shorter skirt in a darker color would have been better. First time I see Princess Benedikte with a scarf draped on her black dress like that. Makes me think a bit of the way Scottish ladies are draping a piece of tartan according the colors of their clan.

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  9. Anonymous31/1/25 18:59

    That Fold blouse seems to be popping up regularly on Royal European ladies in past months. Mary’s is a lovely colour. Who was wearing it earlier this week… Mette Marrit? Carina’s shoe looks the wrong size? - I want to offer her a little insole to make that more comfortable?!

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    1. Anonymous31/1/25 20:32

      Can't they find something that the others don't wear.

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  10. Anonymous31/1/25 19:17

    Una bella festa!
    Carina indossa scarpe grandi…
    Rossella 🖤

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  11. Ava Pittman31/1/25 20:02

    Princess Bebe looks beautifully groomed and so elegant. I love the drape and addition of her scarf. Stylish and chic.
    Princess C looks stunning in this teal dress, suits her well.

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  12. Anonymous31/1/25 21:02

    Mary’s blouse is a pretty color but I don’t think I’ll ever like the wide pants look…on anyone.

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  13. Anonymous1/2/25 00:04

    I wish QM would retire those wide pants to the back of her closet. I can’t think of anyone who would look flattering in them.
    PB- As always the epitome of elegance.The scarf draped on her shoulder elevates the dress.
    PC - I love the color and fit of the dress,but her shoes seem a little big for her.
    I saw that Prince Nikolai of Greece and his fiancé also attended, so it was a truly family affair farewell party!
    Lowri.

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