IOC Congress: Luncheon & Opening Ceremony

1 October 2009

The International Olympic Comittee Congress was held in Copenhagen in 2009.

At 13:00 the queen, prince Henrik and the crown prince couple hosted a luncheon at Amalienborg Slot for the heads of state and high profile guests who were attending the IOC congress. A big focus was on American first lady Michelle Obama.

At 17:15 the opening ceremony of the IOC congress started at Copenhagen's Opera House.

Chicago's mayor, Richard Daley and Oprah Winfrey.

PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

Princess Anne, grand duke Henri of Luxembourg, crown prince Willem-Alexander of Holland and the former king & queen of Greece.

Prince Albert II of Monaco & Michelle Obama.

King Juan Carlos & queen Sofia of Spain with Pelé.

The royals arrived by barge from Amaliehave as usual.

Caroline Heering acted as lady-in-waiting.

Mary carried a new clutch by Yves Saint Laurent.

IOC chairman Jacques Rogge.

After the ceremony queen Margrethe & prince Henrik left, while Frederik & Mary stayed on for the reception.

Beijing Olympics: Opening

8 August 2008

Crown prince Frederik and crown princess Mary were invited by president Hu Jintao for an official welcoming luncheon for heads of state and government leaders.

In November 2016, Mary's dress was sold at Haberdash.

Later the same day, the couple attended the Opening Ceremony.
Mary wore a new dress by Strenesse.

Luxembourg State Visit to Denmark

Grand duke Henri and grand duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg paid a state visit to Denmark. Mary participated in some of the activities, her first official functions.

20 October 2003

After military honours and the presentation of the various personalities, the grand ducal couple was driven to Fredensborg Palace for a private luncheon. Mary accompanied Frederik.

At night Mary also attended the gala dinner at Fredensborg Palace.

 

Mary's new gold and pearl bracelet was a gift from queen Margrethe.
Here Margrethe's wearing the bracelet herself, as a young woman.

21 October 2003

The next day the visiting grand dukes hosted a return dinner at the Radio Hall in Copenhagen.

Amongst the guests were princess Elisabeth, an aunt of queen Margrethe and Christian Eugen-Olsen, the queen's master of ceremonies. The master of ceremonies is responsable for finetuning all of the royals activities. He sets out the organisation and protocol with those organising and taking part in activities.