King Frederick and Queen Mary of Denmark welcomed the President of Iceland to Denmark today, marking the beginning of Halla Tómasdóttir’s two-day state visit.
Mary, 52, looked regal in a monochrome purple ensemble, which included a Soeren Le Schmidt coat dress, headband, gloves and matching bag.
She finished the ensemble with a gray scarf and completed her look with a pair of elegant heels, as the mother-of-four took her place next to Frederik, 56.
The royal couple greeted Icelandic President Tómasdóttir, 55, and her husband, Björn Skúlason, at North Customs in Copenhagen early Tuesday morning, at the start of what will be a two-day state visit.
This is Frederick’s first state visit since he ascended the Danish throne in January this year, following the historic abdication of his mother, Queen Margaret II.
The official engagement is also Tómasdóttir’s first state visit abroad since he was sworn in as Iceland’s seventh president on August 1.
King Frederick, 56, and Queen Mary, 52, welcomed Iceland’s new president, Halla Tómasdóttir, and her husband, Björn Skúlason, to Denmark for a two-day state visit.
Mary and Frederik welcomed the presidential couple at North Customs in Copenhagen on Tuesday, October 8.
The trip reaffirms the ‘historical ties and close relationship’ between Denmark and Iceland, according to a statement from the Royal Family.
Mary and Frederik welcomed the presidential couple at North Customs, where they arrived by boat, before taking a coach ride together to The Citadel.
She kept her makeup fresh and dewy, using a touch of blush, mascara, and a soft pink lip.
The only pieces of jewelry she wore were her wedding ring and a pair of diamond earrings, as Mary joined Frederik in posing for photos together.
The new king of Denmark looked dapper in a dress shirt, a pair of dark pants and a matching peacoat.
The Icelandic president greeted spectators as the group traveled to The Citadel for a wreath-laying ceremony.
The new king of Denmark looked dapper in a dress shirt, a pair of dark pants and a matching peacoat.
Royal fans will remember that Queen Mary previously wore the Soeren Le Schmidt dress to King Charles’ coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey last May.
In fact, she is a long-time fan of the Danish designer and has chosen to wear his creations on several occasions, including Frederik’s coronation in January.
Taking on her new role as queen consort, Mary was a vision in a snow-white dress, and Le Schmidt said he was “beyond grateful” for the opportunity.
Her creation featured long sleeves, a roll neck and a voluminous belted skirt, with a white sash over the shoulder.
The outfit was a nod to the flag of Denmark, as Mary accessorized the now-historic Le Schmidt piece with a ruby jewelry box.
The trip reaffirms the ‘historical ties and close relationship’ between Denmark and Iceland, according to a statement from the Royal Family
The only pieces of jewelry Mary wore were her wedding ring and a pair of diamond earrings, as Mary joined Frederik in posing for photos together.
After meeting the presidential couple, Mary and Frederik accompanied them to The Citadel for a wreath-laying ceremony as Iceland’s new president greeted spectators.
Later tonight, the King and Queen will host a state dinner at Christiansborg Palace in honor of the Presidential Couple, which will be attended by Princess Benedikte.
The official engagement comes days after Queen Mary’s tour of Brazil.
Royal fans were left baffled after photos emerged of Mary eating an Amazonian delicacy, before realizing what she was about to eat.
In images shared from her four-day trip, in which she visited the Amazon city of Manaus, the Queen sits down to enjoy an indigenous meal and seems eager to try it.
However, Mary seemed surprised and a little apprehensive after being shown a picture of the traditional dish they were about to serve for lunch at Biatuwi restaurant – made from insects.
After the video was posted to the Instagram fan account @denmarksqueenmary, fans joked that they would have done the same thing in the Queen position.
One person wrote: ‘Oh I love this! That would be exactly my reaction.’
Another fan said: ‘Wonderful Queen Mary’ with a laughing emoji.
During the trip he visited Manaus, known as one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
During his visit, he stopped by the National Amazon Research Institute, where he had the opportunity to meet and feed a rescued manatee calf.
The queen wore an elegant Sandro dress for the occasion, completing the look with a pair of long dangling earrings.
She wore her shiny shoulder-length brunette locks and soft but glamorous makeup, accentuating her sparkling eyes and perfect skin.
In an Instagram post reflecting on the event, the royal family wrote: ‘The animal and plant life of the Amazon forest is something very special. Around ten per cent of the world’s total biodiversity belongs there, and yesterday Her Majesty The Queen was able to learn about the diverse life of the area.’