On October 1, 2025, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted a dinner for European heads of state and government at Christian VII’s Palace in Copenhagen, on the occasion of the European Political Community (EPC) meeting taking place on October 2. Among the many guests were Prince Albert of Monaco and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Other guests attending the dinner included Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Mjoll Frostadottir, President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, and Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.
Haha The King seems to be watching President Macron unleash his charms on the Queen.
ReplyDeleteLOL! great observation. Lyra
DeleteHe does seem to be. That’s a lot of handholding which even if just a spontaneous warm moment can be a bit hard for a spouse to witness!
DeleteLOL! I was thinking the same thing, "Anon 21:24" Say what you may about his politics but he has always been a "Charming Frenchman." :D
DeleteMary is simple elegance in dazzling perfection, from her slim updo down to the white tips of her shoes. She is really the Queen of Composition when it comes to choosing all the right elements that make up a harmonious outfit. - Frederik ...I always have to laugh when I see him in his too tight jackets, as if wanting to show off his pectoral muscle mass ... the opposite of elegant. Just compare his jacket front to that of the other gentlemen.
ReplyDeleteIf you got it flaunt it, and I think he looks dashingly elegant and why would he want to conceal his nice physique that he probably worked very hard for!!!
DeleteIt's postural. It's because he likes to stand with his shoulders pulled back. The custom-made jacket probably fitted fine when he was being measured, if he was standing in a relaxed natural pose.
DeleteSince posture is a habit, a jacket with a higher stance would probably suit him better. Lyra
21.24, I find Fredrik very elegant. I think his suit choices are in keeping with Danish style, as opposed your muscle ideas.
DeleteI agree 100%! She’s perfection; harmonious look without the need of of the garment or accessory to call attention to herself. A sublime appearance by QM! MR
Delete@Anon 07:16, I don't have "muscle ideas", I simply describe my perception - as you do with yours. This kind of posture is a well known evolutionary male trait in humans and animals alike: males wanting to seem bigger and therefore in a way better/more desirable. If you ever watched King Frederik in his glamorous and fabulous, but very tightly buttoned up uniform, e.g. here: https://www.newmyroyals.com/2025/01/king-frederik-and-queen-mary-host-2025.html - you will notice that it does not allow the same kind of posture.
DeleteFrederick’s jacket button deserves a Facebook page of its own. Must be sown with a special thread so it doesn’t pop at the inopportune time. No, he doesn’t actually have much to flaunt. Just look at pictures of him at the beach. But he enjoys pretending it.
DeleteMary looks wonderful as always. She has an innate charming sense of style, it cannot come from any outside adviser. Not to say she doesn’t need help, and she does get it, however it is impressive how much she shines through her outfits. The clothes never wear her, she wears them (and with great panache).
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So chic.
ReplyDeleteMary, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh Lord, what nunnery did Queen Mary escape from? The lady in burgundy looks lovely. Why do ladies in power always wear trousers? The men look much sharper and better dressed than most of the ladies!
ReplyDeleteWell none. She’s wearing a jacket outside over a white suit with a high collar. A stunning white top is revealed with the jacket off. The nuns where you live must be superb glamour gals if their outfits are like this.
DeleteI agree with you that the black coat she's apparently wearing outside looks a bit like a stif uniform. The white pant suit is fine.
Delete@anon 04:27
DeleteYour comment made me giggle!
I would love to join the Monastery of The Superb Glamour Gals ;-D
Ok 14:26 let’s get it started. I wrote it in jest but on rereading it, I’m thinking, the Monastery of The Superb Glamour Gals is the place for me. Are we placing it in the Danish countryside?
Delete@anon 20:35
DeleteLet's do this! The Danish countryside sounds good: nice scenery, and close to the Supreme Superb Glamour Gal Queen Mary ;-) Maybe she'll accept becoming our patron?
I'm not quite sure why but, I'm really not liking this long dark coat on the Queen. It seems to be wearing her more than she is wearing it. I think a shorter jacket/coat would have looked better.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteAgree !!
DeleteI think practicality comes into play. You’re standing in a summer suit out the front of your house for a while on a cool October evening greeting people as they arrive. You choose the warmer therefore longer jacket of course!
DeleteI think a short coat would have been enough to keep her warm, yes. But this coat is very sleek and elegant (like her whole appearance) , more than a weather-conditioned addition. IMHO.
DeleteTotally agree
DeleteLa tenue sans le manteau est fabuleuse
ReplyDeleteFroufrou
I agree. Love the white outfit, dislike the long coat. Maybe it’s not fitted enough. It just looks like it’s wearing her.
DeleteIndividual the clothes are nice just not together, hate it when people combaine only black and white.
ReplyDeleteYou hate it?! She’s standing greeting people then goes inside to join them and takes her coat off. Hate is a whole lot for this situation.
Delete“Odio”? Non ti sembra di esagerare?
Delete@ 4:29 This is part of keyboard warriors' most typical stock phrases.
DeleteAs a matter of fact, they hate almost everyone and everything.
You hate it? No finer tunes in your vocabulary for the dislike of a simple colour combination? Additionally: Your subjective sentiments are not really relevant, they are not a fashion comment on clothing, but a personal comment on your emotions. Fashion-relevant reasoning? None.
DeleteI agree. The black and white was too much. Neck not looking so good on television.
DeleteAfter seeing the last photo, I more than ever want to see the full white/cream outfit. The top part alone - and which is all that we can see at the moment - looks great! The long blue coat is also excellent, but I'm undecided whether I like it worn together with the cream outfit, with the trouser legs showing at the bottom. Something seems odd, probably because the lengths are so close.
ReplyDelete- Anon 9:13
I agree. Also, without sleeves if the white top had sleeves would have balanced it out more. But without the coat, this is a fantastic look. I'm looking forward to seeing more detail of this outfit.
DeleteDamsel Dragonfly
Thanks for all the photos of the different government people meeting the royal couple. Very interesting to see the clothes on all.
ReplyDeleteHello Anon 23:15
DeleteHelen, our blog manager, spoils us.
The best blog for photos (in number) of the Royal Ladies and also the First Ladies.
So it's a thank you from me also.
Hi deadeggs, perhaps you are referring to the general content of this blog when you say that Helen presents the fashion of first ladies to us. However, please note that this post does not feature any first ladies, but rather the highest-ranking political leaders from the countries participating in the meeting.
DeleteMary's outfit is gorgeous. The black jacket is very striking, and the white ensemble is a little different but still a stylish choice for a business dinner. A sleek hairstyle suits this style perfectly. -Siri
Hello Siri
DeleteRe: First Ladies.
Yes, I am referring to the general content of Helen’s blog, not specifically to my above posting
What a gorgeous outfit. The cream ensemble is so very flattering on QM,especially with her coloring. I like the added bonus of what looks like a lightweight evening coat. Her hair is stunning! I wish she’d gone with same color shoe. I personally like the flow of a look. If as in this instance there’s another color your eyes are drawn to that. But that’s just personal choice.
ReplyDeleteI noticed at the dinner table QM is the rose between two thorns.
Lowri.
The white ensemble looks lovely, love the dark coat. Her brooch and diamond earrings look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a different style type of Mary. I like it. More modern and chic.
ReplyDeleteElegant as ever. Everyone with Title not Royal but other is there. I see the Italian PM loves her white suits. Ursula van der Lyan is true to her pant and blazer. The Lady in the purple dress loves fantastic,
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Absolutely fabulous white outfit. Mary is so trim and fit and can wear such outfits as the designer intended, no doubt for much younger models.
ReplyDeleteThe long coat and the trousers and top don't go well together. A short jacket and a thinner belt would be much nicer. The two colors of the shoes isn't a good choice either. I think I 'd preferred black shoes.
ReplyDeleteOutside in the cold in a summer suit waiting and greeting, a long coat is practical !
DeleteWaouh, mon regard s’est attardé sur Pedro Sanchez !
ReplyDeleteDear Achard62
DeleteNow we are here to talk about fashion, not about handsome men.
But I must admit he looks quite "yummy".
The extreme illusion of elongation that the cut of Mary’s coat creates is quite striking — even standing next to people of normal height she looks about nine feet tall. 😂
ReplyDeleteShe looks (is) taller than short people as simple as that. When she is standing next to people who are taller than she is the effect is gone.
DeleteI agree that the coat plus contrast to white creates a long silhouette. Terrific trick to reminder.
DeleteFor me it is no to the outfit!Too long coat and short arms is not that good for an elder women.Mary looks like working as a nurse 1920.
ReplyDelete@sleeveless is not good for older women: in cases when the arms are not so nice any more, I agree. But Mary has fabulous arms for the time being, so as long as she has them, where is the problem?
DeleteI would say let us let women enjoy their own bodies all their lives! If an older person - which Mary hardly qualifies as! - enjoys sleeveless, then they should absolutely go for it. Actually I find this idea of no sleeveless for older women to be ageist!
DeleteVous avez bien raison Achard62 quel bel homme n'est-ce-pas ?
ReplyDeleteI´m not too fond of Mary´s outfit. The white top is fine in itself, but with the wide white trousers I get martial arts vibes. The black coat looks a bit harsh with it and it is loo long. Proportions are off. I understand the choice of shoe picking up the black-and-white colour scheme here, but they distract more than pull it all together.
ReplyDeleteI´m not a fan of Kallas, but I do like her suit here, and the blush pink turtleneck is nice.
I wonder if Fredrik conversed in French with Marcon.
I agree wrt Mary’s coat — imo it creates a very weird, distorted effect, as though Mary’s legs had suddenly grown at least twelve inches longer, or maybe she was on stilts? Joking aside, while frankly I find the look a bit spooky, it’s an amazing feat of tailoring. — Jane
DeleteHello Jane.
DeleteI don't think King Frederik would have any trouble speaking French with President Macron.
King Frederik's father was French ....... (Prince Henrik of Denmark .. 1934 - 2018).
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