At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are paying a state visit to France from March 31 to April 2, 2025. The King and Queen were welcomed by President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. The official welcoming ceremony took place at the Cour d’Honneur of the Hôtel National des Invalides, also known as Les Invalides.
Afterwards, King Frederik and Queen Mary arrived at the Élysée Palace, escorted by the Garde Républicaine. Upon arrival, the King and Queen, along with the Danish delegation, were received by President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron at the Palace steps. Queen Mary wore a Dior ensemble consisting of a jacket and skirt.
Dior Single Breasted Jacket and Skirt
Mary looks elegant and refined as ever.
ReplyDeleteNice diplomatic nod for the Danish couple to be wearing red, white and blue between them, and Dior. I think a straighter skirt may have worked better for Mary (my personal taste).
ReplyDeleteYes, this was my afterthought after my post about jacket and skirt going separate paths. Both pieces don't look like belonging together, just worn together.
DeleteMary est élégante mais quel contraste avec madame Macron dans son ensemble Louis Vuitton ? et comme d'habitude un peu trop court ; à hauteur du genou, ce serait parfait !
ReplyDeleteYes, it doesn’t suit Mme Macron.
DeleteOui, la jupe au genou. Mary parfaite elegance
DeleteUn beau tailleur de style années 50 pour Mary, c'est chic ! Cette couleur crème est printanière. La veste a une ligne parfaite, la jupe est peut-être un peu large, mais c'est sans doute voulu pour évoquer le célèbre style "New Look" de la maison de couture. Les escarpins bicolores sont splendides, bien que très hauts ! ^^
ReplyDeleteLa broche, les boucles d'oreilles, le sac et le bandeau ne sont pas à ma goût (un peu trop "dame") mais ils sont tout à fait cohérents avec le reste de la tenue pour la petite touche rétro.
Le tailleur de Mme Macron lui va bien mais ça fait un peu trop militaire avec la double rangée de boutons dorés, accentué par les épaules très raides et presque pointues. La couleur chocolat est belle mais automnale. Paloma.
DAS Dior-Kostüm ist wohl das eleganteste Kleidungsstück, ich kann mich nicht sattsehen...
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Now I am curious - are there more naysayers ("totally inappropriate skirt length, how could she, in her age!" or more of those who who think "well, she definitely can wear that length with those unbelievable legs, irrespective of her age"? I belong to the latter and I also think that it makes good proportions for her small frame. Of course, half-kneecap length would have been a good compromise as well :-) . I am not keen on this type of skirt with this type of jacket on Mary, but basically, both ladies look elegant and good.
ReplyDeleteThe length of Mme Macron’s skirt doesn’t suit her and that has nothing to do with age or her legs. It gives her - together with the top of her outfit- an overall boxy look. A longer skirt would make this outfit more elegant.
DeleteWell said, Anon 21 14 You have given a perfect description of the problem with Mme Macron’s outfit. Of course, she has great legs for any age but a short skirt with neutral tights and high heels isn’t the best look. On the other hand, Queen Mary’s skirt is a little too long and wide
Delete19:12, the length of Mme Macron’s skirt suits her which has everything to do with her amazing legs. Slightly longer to the knee would also work but I love that at her age she’s doing what she wants and looking marvellous doing it!
DeleteExquisite look by Queen Mary. MR
ReplyDeleteI agree…the suit has a slightly retro look to it and her accessories are perfect. (V.M.)
DeleteI can't put my finger on it, but don't consider this Dior combination successful on QM; maybe it's the length of the skirt or the monochrome colour. QM can do much better
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteSomething is "off" but I don't know what it is.
Kim
Agree, she’s almost always more coordinated than this which doesn’t mean that I don’t think it’s very elegant! Is all that hair Mrs Macron’s own? Whish I had at least half that much. So fun looking at the ladies outfits! Carina
DeleteI think it is the length of the jacket. If it was an inch or two shorter it would fall at a better place on her hips.
DeleteThis. 100% agree.
Delete~ Peonies
I think the Dior suit is a great choice for a state visit—it's classic and elegant. Sometimes, monochrome works better than people give it credit for, and Queen Mary always pulls off sophisticated looks, even if they’re not as daring. It's a refined style, not about being flashy.
DeleteLa reine este Dior!!! Et elles est sublime! J'adore que Mme Macron casse les codes vestimentaires qui voudrait que femme de 7a ans ne porte pas une jupe si courte, toutefois je crois que sa silhouette aurait été plus élégante avec une jupe un peu plus longue. Je me demande si Mary parle français ???
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The first lady of France needs a stylist and hairdresser!
ReplyDeleteMadame Macron wears a hair piece, it just sit on top of her own hair and it looks silly.
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Nah, she’s totally stylish as is!
DeleteMost definitely! MR
DeleteI totally agree. I never liked Mme Macrons "fake-style" with fake hair and fake tan.
DeleteIt's her own hair give this nonsense a rest. It's so easy to google and see how tick her hair was 30 years ago.
DeleteYes, and 30 years ago is 30 years ago.
DeleteMadame Macron macht einfach immer wieder alles so leicht und strahlt pure Eleganz aus. Da sitzt aber bei jedem Auftreten alles wo es hingehört und sie hat Stil mit Raffinesse, sie tritt stets sympathisch neben ihrem Ehemann dem Präsidenten auf ich mag sie sehr gerne ansehen. Ach ja, ihr Kostümchen ist wunderschön diese Knöpfchen auch die Saumlänge eben raffiniert aber alles im Rahmen ; ) -Dorothe-
ReplyDeleteReally Dorothe- I think Mrs.Macron is trying way too hard to look young.
DeleteThe skirt length is not looking flattering on her, no matter now nice her legs are, it looks unbalanced inmo.
Queen Mary looks perfect, I like the suit with the big skirt ( a Camisole with a little colour accent would improve it even more.
Very beautiful outfit queen Mary. Mme Macron’s skirt is too short imo !!
ReplyDeleteMary wearing Dior in Paris. Chic and well fittted. Not so sure about the color on her. Love the brooch and earrings, but miss a blouse or a necklace.
ReplyDeleteIt was only to be expected that Queen Marie should set her sights on designers from the land that welcomed her.
ReplyDeleteThis Dior ensemble is elegant and simple. Nothing complicated, and even less sophisticated.
The look is simple and effective.
In all honesty, I have a great deal of admiration for Madame Macron. At 71, she looks well groomed. Wearing such heels with skill, wow!
-Astrid.
Love your comment, so true and bright! / Maja
DeleteI also think that wearing a necklace would have been appropriate. A pearl necklace, for example, would have enhanced her look.
ReplyDelete-Astrid.
No, too classic with pearls!
DeleteThey all look good and very happy to see each other. Very thoughtful of Mary to wear Dior. This is a very classic outfit. It suits her and it is elegant but she has so many better outfits than this one to wear. Mme Macron looks more modern in a way (although I wish her skirt was 5cm longer, the upper and lower part don't look balanced somehow). Looking forward to the evening gowns now!
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These are without a doubt, two of the most chic and elegantly styled royal ladies of Europe. However, we quibble at small things (when we give other royals unnecessary passes). But I agree these two outfits are not their absolute best. As for the length of Madame Macron's dress, it could drop a tad lower. But if I had legs like that - no matter what age - you better believe I would be showing them off. She is amazing at how fit she remains and I admire her greatly for that. She probably works at it. And frankly I would honestly rather see outfits like Madame Macron's than those long, floppy, florals that a few our royals ladies insist on wearing .
ReplyDeleteI agree with your comments about Mme. Macron's skirt. I, too, prefer the shorter skirt than overly long skirts that do not flatter the wearer.
DeleteI was hoping for a at least one Dior ensemble,Mary did not disappoint ! Beautiful craftsmanship in this suit. I’m not too enamoured with the white tipped pumps but that just a small factor. I also love that Mary as already started playing with the Pearl Parure set,by wearing just the stud element of the earring. Really looking forward to see what Mary serves up tonight!
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At first I didn’t like the queens suit. But after looking at the photos closer, it is quite becoming the way the fabric flows, not stiff. Depending on the way the light falls the colour does seem richer not as washed out. Overall both ladies look great.
ReplyDeleteQueen Mary looks elegant and chic in her Dior suit! It is beautiful on her--fitted perfectly. I love her choice of pearls to accessorize her suit--a very classic look. I actually like Mme Macron's suit and think she looks good. Would I have her lower her hem? Yes, a bit but that's just my personal taste.
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Queen Mary looks wonderful and so elegant with a smile to match. Just the skirt could have been? I am not sure. Slightly shorter, slightly more fitted. I can't put my finger on it.
ReplyDeleteCould it be that the jacket needs to be tighter, than there is a bigger contrast between jacket and ample skirt, which makes both better.
DeleteMary in the 50s, mad.me Macron in the miniskirt of the 60s: really cannot warm to her style.
Can anyone tell me about the pins worn by HE Emmanuel Macron and King Frederick on their jackets?
ReplyDeleteWhat do they refer to?
Thank you.
-Astrid.
The king wears the "rosette de grand-croix de l’ordre du Mérite": decoration associated with the highest rank of the French National Order of Merit. The Grand Cross (Grand-Croix) is the most prestigious level within this order, which recognizes distinguished civil and military service to France. The rosette is a small, decorative knot of ribbon, typically blue for the National Order of Merit, and it is worn on the lapel to signify the recipient's rank. The insignia of the Grand Cross includes a large, enameled star worn on the left side of the chest and a sash worn over the right shoulder, from which the badge of the order is suspended.
DeleteThe president wears the "légion d'honneur"
While specific details about the pins worn by President Macron and King Frederik during this visit are not readily available, such pins typically symbolize national identity, honorifics, or commemorate special events. For instance, leaders often wear national flags, insignias, or other significant symbols on their attire during official engagements.
DeleteMary is as elegant as always! Mme Macron in her usual look.
ReplyDeleteQM wore a cream two-piece skirt suit by Dior, complemented by a pearl and diamond brooch from the Pearl Poiré suite of jewels, previously worn by Queen Margrethe II. 👸🏻
ReplyDeleteMadame Macron toujours style parisien nous j’adore 🥰
ReplyDeleteI'm 58 years old and one of those who thinks there is an age for everything and when you get over 30, 40 skirts shouldn't be shorter then kneelenght. Seing wrinkly knees are not a good sight, but god damned Mme Macron have great legs and knees. So had I had her knee and legs you can be damned sure also I would where skirt over the knees.
ReplyDeleteWear 🤦♂️
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