On November 7, 2025, Queen Mary of Denmark attended the annual research conference of the Independent Research Fund Denmark, held at the Marriott Hotel in Copenhagen. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Role of Research in a Changing Europe.” The Queen attended in her capacity as patron of the fund. The Independent Research Fund Denmark supports independent, high-quality research of international standard.
During the event, the Queen presented the Original Idea of the Year Award to historian, author, and professor at Aalborg University, Johan Lund Heinsen. His research focuses, among other areas, on the history of prisons and punishment, colonialism, maritime history, and social history. Heinsen is a professor and research group leader in social history at the Department of Politics and Society at Aalborg University.
I love the outfit. Mary looks fabulous. I can see the blue of the skirt is reflected in the interesting print of the top. The A-line flared look of the skirt is beautiful and the beige shoes provide some contrast.
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Professor Heinen looks absolutely delighted and with a delight like that, he’s best dressed in my opinion! I don’t love Mary’s outfit and I can’t work out quite why. I think the print on the shirt isn’t particularly flattering for her, but perhaps it’s the way the skirt is finished and that it would look better with a waist band to contrast with the full skirt. I also think Mary has done a good thing with the skin colour shoes as they make the available leg longer than if these legs were finished with a darker pair of shoes. But I wish personally own opinion wear these shoes in their next lower edition as Victoria seems to prefer, because the slightly lower ones just give better proportion of foot and leg than these uber high ones which have the wearer on tippiest of tippy toes which for my eyes almost looses the concept of foot and makes it leg only!
ReplyDeleteSame here, I don't really like this outfit, the reason is the blouse. Looking at her between face and waist, I see no Mary, nothing of her own lovely contours, because everything is wrapped up in this for me not very attractive print, the blouse does not show any discernible cut or style. Maybe the impression would be slightly different with a solo colour. And as the skirt more or less serves to be the background for this blouse, there is not much left to like.
DeleteThis outfit is beautifully paired together. The flared skirt is beautiful, I can imagine it moves well in motion. The blouse is perfect for the skirt. Love her earrings, gorgeous. I love the neutral beige shoes, clever choice.
ReplyDeleteHello, Ava, how's things?
DeleteI'm on a short break so I am having some rest at last!
I do agree with your comment.
I am not usually passionate about flared skirts (I prefer snug ones) but this Is the exception..
Q.Mary knows how to make the most of these single pieces by putting them together in this harmonius colour scheme.
Yes, the cream/ light beige pumps are a clever choice.
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P. the original. Hello, how are you? So lovely to see you commenting. I hope you enjoy your break and rest well! I must admit I do like some flare in skirts!!! I love the way the Queen rewears her clothing with sometimes alterations, I am always fascinated by the changes. Lovely to see your comment and thank you. Hugs !!!
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Deletethank you so much for your kind and lovely reply!
I am fine, thank you and I am gradually making up for lost sleep.
I'd say that I really like Q.Mary's "new course or new take" on fashion choices, no matter how far they can be from my personal taste.
What counts most, I praise Mary for experimenting new combinations and new colour schemes.
The sapphire blue coloured skirt is exquisite.
It takes a lot of confidence and a strong personality to be so versatile imo and she has them all.
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P the original. Thank you so much, lovely to read your message. Aw nice! Catching up on sleep, excellent, very important, good job. Yes, well said. We may not always love Q.Mary's fashion choices, but she is always beautifully groomed and attired. Yes, the Sapphire blue is a gorgeous color, I love it!
DeleteThe Princess Royal has been here in our country for the last few days, its been a great visit. I was quietly hoping to maybe see some coverage of her tour on this blog, maybe not too late yet. Sir Tim accompanied her, by her side every step of the way, lovely to see.
P,S I cannot believe how close Xmas is! I hope you have time off work for the festive season.
Rest up well, enjoy your break and take good care. Hugs
Oh, dearest @ Ava, sorry for writing back so late...
DeleteI have just read your lovely post, thank you!!
You know, sometimes sleep is my secret dream and I can't believe I'm having some extra time to rest.
Yes, I do hope I'll be able to have some time off work for the festive season.
I feel utmost respect for Queen Mary, she looks and behaves like a born Queen, so well groomed, impeccabile manners and, of course, that inborn beauty of hers, no matter what she wears!
She is classy and class is no water, as Italians say!
I thought it was just me but I was wondering whether the Princess Royal and Sir Tim Lawrence would attend the scheduled Remembrance events.
I can't see them anywhere on the related posts.
So they flew to Australia for an official visit, I guess.
Great, so nice.
And did you get a glimpse of them?
Yes, I do think that Sir Tim is an incredibile support for the Princess.
I admire this royal couple so much.
The Princess is such a hard working lady and a precious asset to the BRF, truly inspirational.
She always carries on with her work so quietly, no fuss or fanfare, just a remarkable sense of duty.
Hopefully their trip to Australia will get some coverage on this blog.
Thank you for your beautiful words, you are always so kind to me , thank you a hundreds times, HUGS for you, cheers!!
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DeleteP. the original. Thank you, lovely comment. We are very proud of Queen Mary, she is a class act! Agree with your points. Well said!
DeleteThankfully there has been airtime and stories of the Princess Royals visit on line and in the papers. Its been marvelous to see. Right from when she landed at the airport. Her Remembrance services, and functions were wonderful. she is so dignified and respectful. She had a very busy schedule and covered alo't of ground so to speak.
She also went to a Service in Melbourne of sadly two recent slain Police officers, terrible event. The service was private but no doubt incredibly moving, their families were present. I'm so glad her schedule was such that she was able to attend this. We have had a few photos, basically, that was the extent. She flew out last night, for Singapore, a two day visit. Yes, I was hoping for some coverage here, but so far nothing. Will wait and see. I'm so glad you are doing well, in your part of the world, winter is coming for you now, here we are going to have heat and flies lol! sooner than later.!! I'm dreading it! Take good care and stay safe. Hugs!!!
Hello, Ava.
DeleteI googled for more information about the Princess Royal's tour to Australia and Singapore and found exactly what you said.
Great to see her and Vice Admiral Tim Lawrence!
Re: How supportive of his wife he can be.
I remember reading an article at the time the Princess Royal was hospitalized after being hit by a horse.
Sir T.Lawrence was snapped while getting ready to drive to the hospital with a carryall in his hand to have lunch with his wife.
I bet he was a regular visitor at the hospital on a daily basis.
I heard about that terribile event, two slain Police officers, such a cruel blow for their families.
Yes, winter has definitely begun.
I am so used to that chilling cold in the Scandinavinian countries that I can well bear Italy's low temperatures!
But it won't last for long, alas.
I'll be back to work within hours, I'm just packing warmer clothes and then I'll be gone.
I'm going to post further comments whenever I have some spare time left.
Thank you again for your lovely and kind comments, hugs for you and yes, I promise I'll take good care.
Thank you, Ava.
Cheers.
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P. the original. Thank you so much for your comment. Aw that is wonderful you did some of your own research, well done! Yes I think Sir Tim is too. He seems steadfast, devoted and quietly strong strength of character. I saw that as well, when the Princess was in hospital, he was marvelous. I didn't realize Italy got colder temperatures. I would so love the climate of the Scandinavian countries. I always told my mum, I was born in the wrong continent LOL!
DeleteI hope your well earned break was lovely. Enjoy your time back at work, stay warm! Great, I will keep a look out for your comments. Take good care. Hugs!!!!!
Mary at her impeccable best...
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit and Mary looks really good in it.The blouse is beautiful and I love the flare of the skirt. It's just the right length for a flared skirt too.
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ReplyDeleteShe's flawless again. It's interesting where the "Danish" is now, so to speak, as lately she's been wearing mainly Danish, Scandinavian and Australian brands and a little Max Mara. She's so Danish..
ReplyDeleteWonderful and very active Queen Mary!
ReplyDeleteI almost bought a similar blouse like this last week. I am glad I didn't. The pattern is hurting my eyes, so if I had worn a blouse like this one, other people might have hurt their eyes too. I do not like the high closed neck either. In fact the one I saw was cut like a shirt blouse.
ReplyDeleteActually great point re the closed neck on the very busy pattern. I looked at this many times to work out why I didn’t find this to be one of Mary’s best outfits… and now I see, she’s just too covered in a difficult pattern. This patterned fabric could work if the neckline revealed some skin. A classic button up blouse shape would work. The second change I’d make is a proper waistband on the skirt, say 5-10cm, which would better allow us to see some of Mary’s shape. The run on direct from too much blouse to too much skirt is too covered.
DeleteSuch a elegant Queen.
ReplyDeleteAlways stylish great to see her.
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