Queen Mary was the picture of elegance as she attended a special awards ceremony in Copenhagen on Tuesday.
The Danish royal, 53, presented the Ministry of Education and Research’s EliteForsk awards 2025 at the Black Diamond in the capital.
Mary put her transitional wardrobe to work in repeat pieces by British fashion labels, The Fold, and the Princess of Wales’s favourite designer, Alexander McQueen.
The mother-of-four looked chic in a rosy-pink blouse from The Fold, which featured long sleeves and a wrap-style front.
She teamed it with a burgundy fluted asymmetric skirt from Alexander McQueen and matching suede boots.
© GettyThe Princess of Wales’s iconic satin and lace wedding dress was designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, and she has turned to the creative director to create looks for some of her biggest moments of her royal life.
© GettyThe fashion designer left McQueen after 13 years in September 2024, to become creative director for French fashion house, Givenchy.
The similarities between Mary and Kate have often been noticed, including their work interests in the early years sector.
© GettyThey also have similar taste in fashion, with the royal women also favouring pieces by Emilia Wickstead, Erdem and Jenny Packham.
Mary accessorised her ensemble for her outing on Tuesday with custom rose-quartz earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry.
She was joined by Denmark’s Minister of Education and Research, Christina Egelund, to hand out the EliteForsk prizes.
© ShutterstockThe five award receipients, who are all affiliated with Danish universities and carry out research at the top level, are Professor Andreas Hougaard Laustsen-Kiel, Professor Cecilia Ramlau-Hansen, Professor Ingvild Bode, Professor Albert Schliesser and Professor Morten Mattrup.
The research fields of the award recipients range from military decision-making processes to snake venom and fertility to quantum physics and glass technology.
Mary’s engagement comes after she and her husband, King Frederik, attended a service at Holmen Church in Copenhagen to commemorate the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
© ShutterstockThe Queen was dressed respectfully in a black ensemble with a grey overcoat.
On Friday, Frederik and Mary will host a special arts and culture reception at Christiansborg Palace.
