Crown Princess Mary of Denmark appeared on sparkling form on Sunday, as she blew kisses to familiar faces in a church congregation.
The 51-year-old royal attended an anniversary service in Christiansfeld, as the historic South Jutland town prepared to mark its 250th birthday.
Arriving alongside Crown Prince Frederik, who looked dapper in a navy suit, mother-of-four Mary cut a striking figure in a red long-sleeved dress, which she teemed with a cream floral headpiece and strappy brown sandals.
Carrying a posey given to her by the town’s Mayor’s grandchildren outside, Mary turned and blew a kiss to a row of attendees seated behind her in the church.
The event is likely a welcome distraction for the couple from the rumours that their oldest son Prince Christian is said to be dating an Italian royal.
Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary greets members of the audience as she sits next to Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik during the celebration of Christiansfeld’s 250-year anniversary
The royal received a wave back from attendees of the church service seated behind her
Arriving alongside Crown Prince Frederik, who looked dapper in a navy suit, mother-of-four Mary cut a striking figure in a red long-sleeved dress
Hundreds of people have turned out today to mark the city’s jubilee celebrations, with the royal couple taking time to chat to the well-wishers lining the cobblestone streets.
Crown Princess Mary picked up a pretty purple bouquet from the mayor’s granddaughter, Ida, as she made her way into church.
The couple were the guests of honour as the South Jutland town celebrated its big birthday; Christiansfeld was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018, and is known for its distinctive architecture.
The princess, 51, is actually Australian and met the prince in a pub in Sydney, sparking a fairytale romance
The princess stood out from the crowd in her bright and stylish outfit. She is a keen fan on Denmark despite having Ozzie roots
The prince and princess were greeted by crowds as they walked in the city, with the princess wearing her striking red dress
The couple met in a pub in Sydney during the 2000 summer olympics and got engaged three years later
The couple posed under an arch way in the summer sun. The princess will likely be the next Queen Consort of Denmark
The princess (as seen from behind) wore a tailored dress, tucked at the waist with a long skirt that billowed out
Denmark’s crown prince and princess looked dapper in their outfits as they visited the UNESCO heritage town
The town is known for its unusual architecture and local officials enjoyed showing it off to the Danish royals
The princess wore an elaborate bow and hat or the occasion which matched her clutch bag tucked under her arm
The princess wore open-toed sandals and showed off her tanned legs as she smiled in the sunshine alongside her husband
The Crown Princess currently serves as patron of over 30 charitable organisations, including the United Nations Population Fund, the European regional office of the World Health Organization and the Danish Refugee Council
The princess wore minimal make-up to set off her extravagant head gear, and seemed to beam throughout the event
Flower power: The princess wore the cream head dress and a small gold earring and her long brown hair loose over her shoulders
The good-looking couple wore red and blue outfits and seemed very happy on their day in the bright sunshine
The princess seemed happy to take part in the event in Southern Jutland, which has its church at its centre
Crown Princess Mary picked up the pretty purple bouquet from the mayor’s granddaughter, Ida, as she made her way into church
It’s thought Mary and Frederik’s son Christian, who is 18 in October, is reportedly dating Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
The 17-year-old is said to have hosted Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, 18, in Denmark in June, making the brave decision to introduce her to his grandmother, Queen Margrethe.
Royal insides said ‘they all took tea together’ and noted Chiara was extremely nervous about the meeting.
The couple were the guests of honour as the South Jutland town celebrated its big birthday
The royal wore delicate flower earrings, and her brunette locks kept neatly in place with the stylish headpiece
Born in Hobart, Tasmania, she met Crown Prince Frederik during the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
Princess Mary’s Aussie roots have proved a dilemma for her at the Women’s World Cup – but there will be some relief that Denmark is no longer in the tournament, while the Matildas – Australia’s team – face England in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
Last week, an official post saw the royal in Denmark’s colours, with a caption reading:
Hundreds of people from the UNESCO city gathered to catch a glimpse of the Danish royals
Rumours that Princess Maria was dating Prince Christian, the 17-year-old son of Mary and Frederik, were sparked after they were photographed standing next to each other at the Monaco Grand Prix in May
‘We will be cheering from “Top Over” and all the way to “Down Under” when the match against Australia starts shortly at the World Cup in football,’ read the post, which was written in Danish.
‘Come on, Denmark. Signed, The Crown Prince Couple.’
It’s been a busy summer for the Danish royals, but there has been some holiday time too.
Princess Mary was spotted enjoying a refreshing dip in the ocean during a family holiday to Ibiza in July.
Soaking up the sun on the Spanish island, the royal opted for her one-piece olive bathing costume by Danish brand Copenhagen Cartel. She previously wore the garment on Sydney’s Palm Beach in December 2022.
The mother-of-four looked much younger than her 51 years as she enjoyed a day at the beach with her husband Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.
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