With her broad smile, killer-heel pumps and gleaming mane swept back by the breeze, Princess Mary of Denmark looked every inch the poised young royal as she stepped out for an exhibition opening in London this week.
Before tying the knot with Crown Prince Frederik earlier this year the former marketing executive undertook a series of courses to prepare for her new role. And there was no doubting her studies had paid off as she accompanied her husband to the opening of a new exhibition of works from Copenhagen’s Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek at the Royal Academy in London.
Wearing a brilliantly patterned silk sheath in purple and grey, the sylph-like princess – who also slimmed down in preparation for stepping into the limelight – cut a striking figure.
Before meeting her prince, and convinced that "life was passing her by", Mary signed up with a self-improvement school in her native Oz where she was taught poise, postural alignment and fluidity of movement. Her communication skills and self-esteem were also developed.
Teresa Page, who runs the Sydney academy, says she helped her new pupil to “embrace the limelight”, and adds: "She is an amazing transformation.”
Those catching a glimpse of the confidently elegant newlywed this week must surely agree.
Photo: © Alphapress.com
Photo: © Alphapress.com
