Queen Mary of Denmark made a working visit to Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, in her capacity as Patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Queen Mary was welcomed by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi "Remi" Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Discussions during the meeting focused on areas of mutual interest and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Later, Queen Mary of Denmark, accompanied by the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, attended the official launch of the Ten Million Safer Births Initiative. The initiative is supported by the Government of Denmark and hosted by the Embassy of Denmark in Nigeria and UNFPA. It aims to strengthen health systems through proven tools such as the Safe Birth+ program.
The Nigerian ladies and gentlemen with their gorgeous and colorful outfits are certainly the best dressed!
ReplyDeletei always liked this skirt, she can pair it with so many different colour tops.
ReplyDeleteThe yello multi colour dress is so fitting with Nigerian culture
Wow...the first thing that catches my attention in these photos are all the vibrant colours everywhere - in the clothing, the presentation fabrics, the drapery, the furniture. Very uplifting to view this.
ReplyDeleteI've always liked the skirt Mary wore in the first few photos (I personally prefer it with the blue top instead of the red which I think is too bold and distracting from the delicate skirt) and am happy to see it again. I also think that it was a clever move to choose the Italian brand dress in the latter photos, which has a decided African vibe, and blends perfectly with the colourful dresses of the other ladies. While not my favourite look for Mary, it was a good choice for this occasion. Well done.
- Anon 9:13
Well said Anon 9:13.
DeleteI’ve yet to see a top/blouce that went well with this skirt. Though the skirt is pretty,and has been in QM closet for some time,it doesn’t marry up well with her choices in tops. The red seems over powering. The blue seemed a little drab.
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Agree, I was puzzling what would go well with this beautifull skirt, may-be white with a subtle red or blue
DeleteTo continue: I meant red or blue edge
DeleteYes - exactly, this is a skirt I did not like with blue nor do I like it now with red. Maybe she could try a simple white top with short sleeves and open neck. The floral print shirt dress also does not look good on her. Nor on the model, I would like to add. At least I very strongly dislike it.
DeleteWhite would look great with the skirt but I’m so happy she chose a vibrant red to fit in with her hosts on this occasion. Very respectful.
DeleteMary looks gorgeous in the colourful LaDoublej-dress!
ReplyDeleteInteresting...I have the opposite view on the dress - neither the colour nor the style are particularly flattering. So true that you can't please everyone, right? (V M.)
DeleteHmmm I like this skirt but prefer it with the blue blouse. Definitely some different styles for this trip. Not keen on her lightened hair, I much prefer her dark natural colour. I am thinking her hair is starting to be more gray so this is easier to cover it.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the blouse colour. The red is too harsh against this delicate print.
DeleteI've noticed her hair colour too. It's not as flattering as her natural rich brown but as you say it might be the best solution to cover the grey. (V.M.)
Covering is only part of the problem. With a lighter tone, she can have fine highlights that blend better with white coming through at the roots. And a lighter tone is usually better when aging. The problem in these photos is, I think, something else: everything is yellow, the dresses, the curtains, the walls, the wood covering of the walls ... and this yellow reflects the light back onto her hair. Just compare Mary's hair in her previous engagements, e.g. Faroe Islands with no dominant ambient yellow...
DeleteShe has a bit of a puffy face; too much heath??
ReplyDeleteWe all have puffy faces from time to time but choose not to mention it to each other out of politeness.
DeleteThe skirt has had its time. She can give it away now or for recycling.
ReplyDeleteThe ethnic dress should have a V-neck. In those countries women are not wearing dresses that are closed until under their chin. If you look at the ladies around her they all have or a V-neck, or a round neck. The drawings in the fabric are rather big, so a V- or round neck would be very welcome.
Now, this is how to dress when doing a visit to Nigeria. Respectful to the country, the people, the culture/customs.
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