King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark today welcomed the President of Iceland to Denmark, marking the start of Halla Tómasdóttir’s two-day state visit.
Mary, 52, looked regal in a monochromatic purple ensemble, including a Soeren Le Schmidt coat dress, matching headband, gloves and a bag.
She teamed the outfit with a gray scarf and completed her look with a pair of elegant pumps as the mother-of-four took a seat next to Frederik, 56.
The royal couple greeted Icelandic President Tómasdóttir, 55, and her husband, Björn Skúlason, early Tuesday morning at the North Custom House in Copenhagen, at the start of what will be a two-day state visit.
It marks Frederick’s first state visit since he ascended the throne of Denmark in January this year, following the historic abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe 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 Frederik (56) and Queen Mary (52) welcomed the new Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband Björn Skúlason to Denmark for a two-day state visit
Mary and Frederik welcomed the presidential couple at the North Custom House 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 House.
Mary and Frederik welcomed the presidential couple to the North Custom House, where they arrived by boat, before taking a bus ride together to the Citadel.
She kept her makeup looking fresh and dewy, with a touch of blush, mascara and a soft pink lip.
The only jewelry she wore was her wedding ring and a pair of diamond studs as Mary posed for photos with Frederik.
The new king of Denmark looked dapper in a shirt, dark trousers and a matching peacoat
The Icelandic president waved to onlookers as the group traveled to the Citadel for a wreath-laying ceremony
The new king of Denmark looked dapper in a shirt, dark trousers and a matching peacoat.
Royal fans will recall that Queen Mary previously wore the Soeren Le Schmidt dress to King Charles’ coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey last May.
In fact, she’s a long-time fan of the Danish designer and has chosen to wear his creations on a number of occasions, including Frederik’s coronation in January.
Stepping into her new role as Queen Consort, Mary was a vision in a snow-white dress, as Le Schmidt said he was “extremely grateful” for the opportunity.
His creation had long sleeves, a draped neckline and a voluminous belted skirt with a white sash over the shoulder.
The outfit was a nod to the Danish flag, as Mary paired the now historic Le Schmidt piece with a ruby jeweler.
The trip reaffirms the “historic ties and close relationship” between Denmark and Iceland, according to a statement from the Royal House
The only jewelry Mary wore was her wedding ring and a pair of diamond studs as Mary posed for photos with Frederik
After meeting the presidential couple, Mary and Frederik accompanied them to the Citadel for a wreath-laying ceremony, as Iceland’s new president waved to onlookers.
Later in the evening, the King and Queen will host a state dinner at Christiansborg Palace in honor of the presidential couple, in the presence of Princess Benedkeek.
The official engagement comes days after Queen Mary’s tour of Brazil.
Royal fans were left in hot water after pictures emerged of Mary tucking into an Amazonian delicacy – before realizing what she was about to eat.
In images shared from her four-day trip, during which she visited the Amazon city of Manaus, the queen sits down to a native meal and appears eager to try it.
However, Mary looked surprised and slightly worried when she was shown a photo of the traditional dish that was about to be served for lunch at Biatuwi restaurant – made from insects.
After the footage was posted to Instagram fan account @denmarksqueenmary, fans joked that they would have done the same in the Queen’s position.
One person wrote: ‘Oh I love this! It would be exactly my reaction.’
Another fan said, “Wonderful Queen Mary” with a laughing emoji.
During the trip, she visited Manaus, known as one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
During her visit, she stopped by the National Institute for Amazon Research, where she had the opportunity to meet and feed a rescued manatee calf.
The Queen wore a stylish Sandro dress for the occasion and completed the look with a pair of long dangling earrings.
She wore her glossy brunette locks down to her shoulders and softened with glamorous makeup, which accentuated her bright eyes and flawless skin.
In an Instagram post reflecting on the event, the royal family wrote: ‘The animal and plant life of the Amazon rainforest is something very special. About ten percent of the world’s total biodiversity belongs there, and yesterday Her Majesty The Queen was given an insight into the diverse life in the area.’