Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary comes in out of the snow into the New Carlsberg Glyptoteque in Copenhagen on January 27, 2010. She attended the award ceremony of the Elite Research Awards, which are given to outstanding Danish scientists. She wore this striated teal-and-black coat. I actually love this color, and the coat doesn’t need much beyond the black scarf. What do you think? You can have a closer look at the front of the coat (without the scarf) in the gallery photos below (as well as the rest of the royal ladies’ coats).

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The royal ladies of Spain and Denmark, and their pretty bags, are the features for today.

Queen Sofia and Princess Letizia (with King Juan Carlos and Prince Felipe) attended the Foreign Ambassadors Reception, at Spain’s Royal Palace on January 14, 2010. Queen Sofia chose a royally purple little bag (left in photo above) with a gold chain. Princess Mary’s simple black bag accessorized her gray gown.

Photos of the full outfits and more royal bags are in the gallery below:

Bonus royal clutch: Merry Royals reader Andrea asked me about this union jack clutch seen on Sophie, Countess of Wessex. This is one of the Paparazzi clutch bags by ASOS, which are made to look like a rolled-up magazine. There are many variations on the magazine clutch. I saw a few of the union jack ones on the eBay UK site.

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The Order of the Elephant is the highest in Denmark, and dates back to 1693. The annual gala at the beginning of the year is hosted by Queen Margrethe for members of the order, government officials and the royal court.

At this year’s Court, both Queen Margrethe and Crown Princess Mary chose gowns in bright stunning colors, fuschia for the Queen, and orange for the princess. Princess Marie was in a more subtle gown of delicate pink.

The brothers, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, were handsome in their military uniforms. Their father Prince Henrik wore white tux instead of his uniform.

Click on the gallery photos below for more of the gowns and tiaras!

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Six months after the birth of her son, Prince Henrik Carl, Princess Marie of Denmark is taking on more royal duties in support of the Danish royal family. The princess, who is the wife of Prince Joachim, became patron of the Danish National UNESCO Commission yesterday. The ceremony was held at the Danish Ministry of Education in Copenhagen, Denmark.

It’s good to see Princess Marie being engaged in a more public life and getting involved in her own causes, and not just those of her husband.

Recently, the Skive Barracks in Mid-Jutland re-named a road in Princess Marie’s honor. The Princess Maries Vej (Princess Marie’s Road), which is located within the military base, was formerly called the Princess Alexandras Vej. It’s another sign that Princess Marie is being integrated more and more into Danish royal life.

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Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen officiated at the Mogeltonder church in Denmark, where Prince Joachim and Princess Marie were married in May 2008.

Attending the christening were the new prince’s grandparents: Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, Francois Grassiot, Christian Grassiot and Alain Cavallier (Princess Marie’s mother, stepfather and father, respectively). Also present were Prince Frederik, Princess Marie and their children Princes Christian and Princess Isabella, Prince Joachim’ sons Prince Felix and Prince Nikolai, Comtess Ingrid von Pfeil, Count Richard von Pfeil, Prince Gustav Prince zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and his fiancee, Carina Axelsson.

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Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik with their grandson Prince Christian:

Prince Joachim and Crown Prince Frederik:

Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and Prince Nikolai:

Princess Victoria of Sweden with Princess Mary and Prince Frederik:

The Danish royals at Fredensborg Castle:

Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and their children Prince Christian and Princess Isabella:

Prince Felix and Princess Nikolai:

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The Danish royal family, sans the children, all attended the concert. Even Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, came with her husband Martin Joergensen. She wore a one-shoulder white dress with black detailing.

Princess Marie, with Prince Joachim, also came in black and white. Hers was a flowing white dress under a short black jacket. Princess Mary was a head-turner in a simple but dazzling fuschia dress. Queen Margrethe chose a lovely blue dress for her husband’s concert celebration.

More photos below:

Prince Henrik and Queen Margrethe:

Princess Marie and Prince Joachim:

Princess Mary and Prince Frederik:

Countess Alexandra and Martin Joergensen:

Princess Marie:

Princess Mary:

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The birthday events began yesterday, June 10, with a lunch onboard the Danish Royal Family’s Dannebrog Yacht. Despite the pouring rain, the royals were in high spirits and greeted the equally happy crowd who waited to see them. The royal family also attended Prince Henrik’s birthday concert in Copenhagen yesterday.

Today, there was a parade at Fredensborg Castle, which was enjoyed by everyone, especially the young royals.

I have pictures to show of all these happy events, so here goes the rest of the first set. These are all from the lunch on the Dannebrog yesterday. Princess Marie looked fabulous on her first public appearance after the birth of her and Prince Joachim’s son last month.

Princess Mary arriving in the rain:

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie:

The royal yacht:

Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik (and the royal pooch?):

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary:

Princess Benedikte:

Princess Marie:

Princess Mary:

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Laden with gifts, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary stopped by the Rigshospitalet hospital in Copenhagen yesterday to visit the newborn son of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie.

A steady stream of the members of the Danish royal family were seen going in and out of the hospital, among them proud grandparents Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik. The baby is their fifth grandchild. Prince Joachim’s sons from his marriage to Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, accompanied the monarch to see their brand new little brother.

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Prince Joachim of Denmark makes an announcement to the press after the birth of his son on May 4, 2009.

Yesterday, May 4, 2009, a new little prince joined the Danish royal family.

Princess Marie, the wife of Prince Joachim, gave birth to their first child at at 4:57 a.m. at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen (Copenhagen University Hospital). Prince Joachim, who was present during the birth, spoke to the press on Monday.

At birth, the baby boy weighed 3032 grams (6.7 pounds) and was 49 cm (19.3 inches) long. Both mom and baby are doing well.

As is customary for the Danish royals, the baby’s name will be announced at the time of his christening, approximately 3 months from now.

via The Danish Monarchy; Image: Newscom

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