Mary of Denmark It never stops making you dream. At the Royal Yacht officers’ gala dinner, Dannebrog wears an Erdem evening dress with which he debuted in 2014, 10 years ago and it is simply enchanting. Even if the Queen Consort looks more and more like Kate Middleton in her style.
Marie and Frederic of Denmark at the Royal Yacht Dannebrog Officers’ Gala
Having finally put aside the rumors of King Frederick’s betrayal, Mary of Denmark smiles again. The Queen seems to have forgotten her husband’s clandestine affair with his Spanish lover, Genoveva Casanova, who had seriously jeopardized not only his marriage but also the Danish crown.
So Mary appeared relaxed and smiling alongside Federico at one of the most prestigious events in the life of the Court. On Wednesday, September 11, the King and Queen disembarked from Royal Yacht Dannebrogthus officially concluding the 2024 summer sailing season.
The Sovereign was in uniform, while Mary wore it a navy blue trouser suitperfectly coordinated with the colors of the Danish Navy. The accessories of her look are very neat. On the lapel of her jacket, she pinned an anchor-shaped brooch, while she tied her hair with a scarf in an elegant ponytail.
The august couple ended the day by offering a gala dinner to the officers of the Royal Yacht Dannebrog held at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg. In addition to Frederick and Mary of Denmark, Queen Mother Margaret II, who abdicated in favour of her son last January, was also present.
Dinner traditionally marks the end of the summer season and organizes itself to welcome the‘the crew of the Dannebrog which generally consists of 9 officers, 7 sergeants, 2 2nd class sailors and 36-39 conscripts who only stay one summer, all specially selected by the Navy.
Marie of Denmark, wearing Erdem’s dress from 10 years ago
For the gala, Mary decided to pull out of her wardrobe a floral silk evening dress in shades of blue, red, fuchsia and green, signed Erdem. The model is called Aurelia. It has a round neck, short sleeves, hugs the figure down to the ankles and the waist is marked by a fabric belt.
The Queen he first wore it in 2014It was 10 years ago, and it still suits her divinely. The rest of the look is composed of an old pink silk clutch, signed Bottega Veneta, and pumps signed Gianvito Rossiin purple suede, the Gianvito 105 which are among the most worn by crowned heads, from Maxima of Holland to Kate Middleton.
Mary of Denmark takes inspiration from Kate Middleton
About the Princess of WalesThere is a lot of her style in Mary of Denmark’s gala outfit. In fact, the similarity, even in terms of clothing, between the two women has been highlighted on several occasions. But in this specific case, it almost seems that the Danish queen has “trashed” Kate’s wardrobe. In addition to Gianvito Rossi, Erdem is also often chosen by Lady Middleton for the most elegant evenings.
Mary was right to take inspiration from Kate, as her outfit received nothing but compliments, even for daring to wear a dress from 10 years ago. “Amazing! I love this sexy, tight look that’s perfect for her!“; “I’ve always loved this dress and thought it was a shame she only wore it once (so far). I also like the combination with the amethysts,” referring to the earrings. And again: “What a beautiful figure! I don’t know if many women could wear a dress from 10 years ago. and I still look gorgeous.