Norwegian King and Queen hosted a reception onboard the Royal Yacht Norge

byHelen - 36 Comments
Crown Princess Mary wore a new cape-back floral-print silk-georgette blouse by Giambattista Valli. Rebekka Notkin

King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted a farewell reception onboard the Royal Yacht Norge at Havnepladsen in Aarhus, Denmark. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attended the reception. After the reception, the Norwegian and Danish royal yachts departed from Aarhus.

Crown Princess Mary wore a new cape-back floral-print silk-georgette blouse by Giambattista Valli. Rebekka Notkin

Crown Princess Mary wore a new cape-back floral-print silk-georgette blouse by Giambattista Valli. Rebekka Notkin

Crown Princess Mary wore a new cape-back floral-print silk-georgette blouse by Giambattista Valli. Rebekka Notkin

Crown Princess Mary wore a new cape-back floral-print silk-georgette blouse by Giambattista Valli. Rebekka Notkin

Crown Princess Mary wore a new cape-back floral-print silk-georgette blouse by Giambattista Valli. Rebekka Notkin

Crown Princess Mary wore Giambattista Valli Cape-back Floral-print Silk-georgette Blouse
Giambattista Valli Cape-back Floral-print Silk-georgette Blouse

Crown Princess Mary wore Rebekka NOTKIN Darling Diamond Gold Earrings
Rebekka NOTKIN Darling Diamond Gold Earrings

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  1. Anonymous16/6/23 22:36

    Why is Crown Princess Mary standing in front of the King??

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    1. Beth17/6/23 07:58

      She does not stand in front of the King. King Harald as we all know is not well on his feet and normally needs two crutches. Here he is leaning with his right hand on a chair instead. Maybe the photographer directed Mary to move a little closer to hide the chair in the picture. Or to lend a hand if needed. It is not an official photo on a state banquet or something like that. It is more like dinner with friends.

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    2. Anonymous17/6/23 08:36

      I was thinking the same but probably the picture was taken immediately after she greeted Queen Sonja and she couldn't stand clinging to her, and the photographer didn't point it out so they could all rearrange. I assume it's an unfortunate coincidence. They all look great. I like Mary's blouse in particular a lot.

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    3. Anonymous17/6/23 14:44

      Princess Mary is always on point with royal protocol, I agreed with Beth, they were more aware of the king in case he needs help.

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  2. Anonymous16/6/23 22:41

    Mary's curtsys are way too low, but a lovely top.
    j.

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    1. Anonymous17/6/23 03:49

      Actually that is a more prper curtsy rather than doing it like you are in a hurry. She was trained that way as a member of danish royal family. And she always do the deep curtsy whichever country she goes & meet the monarch.

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    2. P. the original17/6/23 08:37

      This is what the royal protocol dictates in Denmark.
      The lower rank royal lady , namely a Princess (including Marie), kisses the higher rank lady, the Queen.
      Then the Princess curtisies putting her left leg almost down to the floor and looking up towards the Queen all the time (this happens also when meeting Q.Margrethe).
      The two ladies hold onto each other's elbows.
      It takes just a few seconds.
      Considering that Mary is taller than Q.Sonja , she has to lean down towards Q.Sonja even when they are standing and kissing each other.(pic 4).

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    3. Anonymous17/6/23 16:49

      This is the proper way to curtsy. Or do you mean Princess Anne doesn't know how to curtsy? https://i.pinimg.com/736x/3d/8c/66/3d8c66395308432f14dfa134be7c789c.jpg

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  3. Anonymous16/6/23 23:11

    Mary looks so lovely in this outfit. Especially the blouse is gorgeous. Everything about it is light, flowy. Much beter than the Erdem dress

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    1. Anonymous18/6/23 06:58

      Very nice top! Love it 👍

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  4. Anonymous16/6/23 23:19

    Um CP Mary not a good choice IMO.

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  5. Anonymous16/6/23 23:36

    Queen Sonia’s dress is a gorgeous cherry red color and she looks elegant as always. I like the flowers on Mary’s blouse but not the design…not a fan of the loose bell sleeves. Her hairdo is pretty and I do admire ladies who can wear wide legged slacks with high heels and walk confidently. (I’d be constantly tripping!)

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  6. Ava Pittman17/6/23 00:25

    The dark pearls the Queen is wearing are divine, her necklace and bracelet, look fabulous. Her dress looks lovely.
    CP Mary looks superb. I love this floral print silk blouse. Interesting features, the neckline and sleeves, cuffs are very becoming, it looks very feminine, combined with the white pants, looks fabulous. The clutch was a clever choice, color wise, drawing out the yellow coloring of her blouse. Her earrings are splendid.

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  7. Anonymous17/6/23 01:12

    Yes to Queen Sonia's dress, simple and elegant but no to Mary's outfit, blouse or wide legged pants.
    Ava

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  8. Anonymous17/6/23 01:13

    This fresh and flowing outfit is lovely on Mary. Very summery but covered.

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  9. Anonymous17/6/23 02:27

    Very pretty top, light and airy for summer

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  10. Anonymous17/6/23 02:54

    Sonja looks elegant and great; Fred's suit jacket is way too small; and Mary's hair dresser cape is no good. - Ellile

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  11. Anonymous17/6/23 04:17

    Another positive vote for Mary's blouse. It looks beautiful.
    (I don't like the wide trousers though. They look OK from the front, but not from the side.)
    - Anon 9:13

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  12. Masha17/6/23 06:35

    I like the blouse on the model but how Mary combined it doesn't look smashy for me. It's a mess.

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  13. Anonymous17/6/23 07:05

    If Mary's outfit had been made by Natan she would not receive good critics. Besides the haute couture rules are : wide pants, a shorter and tighter top. Regular or skinny pants the top can be made wider. The fabric of the top is very lovely though. A summer dress in this fabric would have been stunning.

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  14. Anonymous17/6/23 08:53

    QS's looking terrific in this cherry coloured dress; very elegant. I do like the blouse CPM's wearing, but not in combination with this white pair of trousers; A yellow or black colour would have made the overall look so much better in my opinion.

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  15. Achard6217/6/23 09:28

    Même si je ne suis pas trop fan des pantalons larges, je reconnais que celui de Mary lui va à merveille ; son chemisier à imprimé floral est superbe mais la couleur de fond est trop fade. Très bonne idée que d'avoir ressorti ces boucles d'oreilles !

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  16. Anonymous17/6/23 10:28

    Queen Sonia looks lovely and elegant in the red dress. CP Mary's blouse is one of the ugliest I have seen in a long while. Looks like a cheap hairdressers cape from way back. I like her pants.
    Ladyofthemanor

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    1. MaryT18/6/23 11:22

      Oh I think Mar's blouse is lovely, a bit unusual yes but why not ?

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  17. Anonymous17/6/23 12:11

    Mary best dressed royal! /Annson

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  18. deadeggs17/6/23 12:45

    When I take into account the following …..
    - Outdoors, nautical location, on a boat
    - Danish summer weather.
    - A friendly, family lunch, not a gala indoor banquet.
    Then, for me, Princess Mary has made a good choice with her outfit.

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    1. P. the original18/6/23 09:34

      Hello, @Deadeggs.
      Yes, your remarks are correct.
      As far as I can see here and on other sites, the yacht was docked in Nyhavn in Copenhagen, a beautiful elegant place where you can find elegant venues to spend time sipping your coffee or having meals while looking at the people taking strolls up and down in the surroundings
      All the royals are appropriately attired for a formal gathering onboard
      (A formal banquet would be held at one of the Monarch' s castles and with the Queen herself in attendance).
      Moreover, summers are somewhat changeable in Denmark, sunny on some days and rainy and even nippy on other days.

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    2. P. the original18/6/23 10:40

      Ops, sorry.
      The caption here reads that the reception was held in Aarhus...
      well It does not change that much.
      Aarhus Is a well known university town in Denmark.
      There Is also an eye- catching harbour, which can be easily spotted from afar given its main feature, a gigantic ball symbolizing the earth.
      It is quite similar to Nyhavn in Copenhagen.
      Hope Q.Sonja spento some time visiting exibitions in Aarhus.
      She seems to be so fond of arts.

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  19. Anonymous17/6/23 14:40

    I think CPMary’s outfit would have been wonderful if she had worn the slim pink trousers as shown on the model. Others here have mentioned that ‘volume over volume’ is not always flattering, and I agree. Nevertheless her hair, makeup, jewelry, and accessories are lovely. (V.M.)

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  20. Anonymous17/6/23 15:17

    The model version of the blouse has a pink hue to it. But Mary’s has more of a grey hue.It could be the choice of trousers and under top that makes them look different. It’s very whimsical and feminine.
    QS looks lovely in her red dress. Bea

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  21. Anonymous17/6/23 16:49

    QS back to her elegant self, a rare miss for PM, hair, earrings are beautiful, the i don't like the blouse neither the pants.
    Luna

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  22. Anonymous17/6/23 17:24

    QS is beautiful in her rose colored dress. I was a bit surprised by Mary's look as this is a different look for her in terms of the top. She too looks beautiful. I like her look but wish she had chosen to imitate the model's presentation--loose and flowy top not tucked in over more narrow trousers. Her hair, makeup, jewelry, and accessories are marvelous.

    Janet

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  23. Anonymous17/6/23 19:18

    Awful trousers. I have better fitting long smart white pants in my closet on my humble budget .

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  24. Anonymous17/6/23 23:07

    I usually don't fault CP Mary's outfit choices but on this occasion I will say her outfit not only looks ridiculous it is also hideous. Mary

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  25. Anonymous17/6/23 23:07

    I usually don't fault CP Mary's outfit choices but on this occasion I will say her outfit not only looks ridiculous it is also hideous. Mary

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  26. Anonymous19/6/23 07:25

    Mary goes from bad to worse. First Erdem and now this. Going for boho this summer?

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