Queen Mary, at the age of 53, captivated the audience at the EliteForsk awards ceremony 2025 held at the Black Diamond in Copenhagen. She presented the prestigious awards alongside Denmark's Minister of Education and Research, Christina Egelund. The event honored five distinguished professors: Andreas Hougaard Laustsen-Kiel, Cecilia Ramlau-Hansen, Ingvild Bode, Albert Schliesser, and Morten Mattrup. Queen Mary, renowned for her fashion sense akin to Princess Kate, made a striking appearance in a custom outfit that caught everyone's attention.
For the awards ceremony, Queen Mary chose a stylish black ensemble complemented by a grey overcoat. She accessorized with custom rose-quartz earrings from Dulong Fine Jewelry, exuding elegance and sophistication. Her fashion choices mirrored those of Princess Kate, with whom she shares a fondness for designers such as Emilia Wickstead, Erdem, and Jenny Packham. For this occasion, she wore a bespoke burgundy fluted asymmetric skirt from Alexander McQueen paired with matching suede boots.
Queen Mary's appearance at the awards ceremony comes shortly after her engagement was announced following a commemorative service she attended with her husband, King Frederik, at Holmen Church in Copenhagen. The service marked the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The royal couple is also set to host a special arts and culture reception at Christiansborg Palace on Friday.
Queen Mary's fashion choices have often drawn comparisons to Princess Kate's, not only for their similar taste but also for their mutual interest in early years education. Her wardrobe reflects a transitional style that often includes repeated pieces from British fashion labels such as The Fold and Alexander McQueen. Notably, Alexander McQueen's creative director departed the company in September 2024 to take on a role at Givenchy.
