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Queen Mary cinches her silhouette in most flattering look to date

King Frederik and his wife were spotted during a visit to Assens  

Katie Daly
Lifestyle Writer
August 22, 2024
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Queen Mary looked so elegant as she stepped out on Wednesday during a visit to Assens as part of her and King Frederik's summer tour to Danish municipalities.

The Australian-born royal, 52, was spotted in a Serena van der Woodsen-worthy look as she rocked a layered and belted look. 

Queen Mary smiling holding flowers© Getty
Queen Mary arrived in Assens in style

Mary opted for an unexpected strapless floaty midi dress from Zimmermann in an apricot hue with a floral print. She covered her shoulders with a beige blazer from Ralph Lauren with a waterfall front and mini pockets on the front.

King Frederik and Queen Mary walking along Assens harbour© Getty
King Frederik and Queen Mary arrived at Assens harbour

She re-used her Etro belt with a heavy metal buckle and added touches of classic elegance with a pale pink bag - the 'Small Whitney Bag' from Max Mara - and the 'Ascent 85 Pink Leather Pumps' from Gianvito Rossi.

King Frederik X and Queen Mary greet children © Getty
Queen Mary wore an unusual piece of headwear

For an unusual departure from bouncy waves in her daytime hair repertoire, the mother of four wore her brunette locks in a low bun to cater to an intricate cream fascinator that was attached at the back of her head.

King Frederik X and Queen Mary walking on grass with two men© Getty
Queen Mary popped on a belted coat

She switched up her accessories throughout the day to cater to the task at hand - adding a trench coat and flats for her visit to the Lundager Forest.

King Frederik X and Queen Mary by the Willemoes Statue© Getty
King Frederik X and Queen Mary visited the Willemoes Statue

The jam-packed day also included a demonstration on water cleaning in Forsyningsparken, a visit to a Red Cross lektie cafe, a city walk to meet wellwishers, and a visit to the Willemoes Statue.

Mary's cinched looks

Mary greeting Mary Ellen Miller© Getty
Mary wore a belted blazer with her skirt

It is not the first time the royal has worn a belted blazer to accentuate her silhouette. In 2020, the daughter-in-law of Queen Margrethe was seen alongside Mary Ellen Miller, the Australian Ambassador to Denmark, during the official inauguration of the Australian War Monument at the Churchill Memorial Park in Copenhagen.

Mary in belted black look© Getty
Mary loves a belted look

She wore a belted black jacket with a chiffon white and black floral skirt and nude woven heels.

Mary in a belted gown with frederik© Getty
Mary attended a dinner hosted by Queen Beatrix in a belted gown

The royal has also used a subtle built-in belt in her evening looks to create a fit and flare outline. Back in 2013, Mary was using this technique to enhance her shoulder-baring pink gown by Birgit Hallstein worn to a dinner hosted by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands ahead of her abdication.

Queen Mary's summer tour looks

Queen Mary and King Frederik pose for a photo on bridge© Getty
Queen Mary and King Frederik pose for a photo in Soebygaard

Queen Mary looked lovely on Tuesday when she wore a floaty skirt for a visit to the Baltic Sea island of Ærø on Tuesday. The royal wore the white fitted 'Brooket' shirt from Bagutta with the beige dropped-hem skirt from Joseph. 

To accessorize her look, the queen wore an unexpected pair of blue heels from Jimmy Choo and a hat from Canopy Bay. 

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Later that day she slipped into a black embroidered dress from Etro which was teamed with a low chignon bun and blue drop earrings.

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