Crown Princess Mary of Denmark rewears gown for New Year

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark was a vision in white today for a New Year’s diplomatic reception as she rewore one of her favourite glamorous gowns for the fourth time in five years. 

The 47-year-old royal wowed in a trusty favourite by Birgit Hallstein for the annual event at Christiansborg palace in Copenhagen, having previously worn the stunning white gown for New Year events in 2015 and 2016. 

On this occasion Crown Princess Mary, who joined Crown Prince Frederik, 51, and Queen Margrethe II, 79, at the event, paired the gown with a chic cream coat.  

It’s the second time this week that the royal has proved her dedication to sustainable fashion, after she wore a burgundy ball gown for the fourth time in 12 years at the Danish royal family’s annual New Year reception on Wednesday night.

The royals appeared relaxed as they arrived for the Diplomatic reception to the annual event at Christiansborg palace in Copenhagen 

Twice voted the world’s most stylish royal, Mary is a passionate advocate for sustainability and is known for recycling expensive pieces and restyling them with effortless flair.

And today the Australian-born royal appeared stunning in the white gown, which she has previously worn three times in the past five years. 

The royal previously donned the outfit for the New Year’s Banquet in 2015, before wearing it during a State visit in March of the same year. 

She later wore the same gown for the New Year’s diplomatic reception in 2016.  

Meanwhile Queen Margrethe II also appeared in high spirits at the event, donning a stunning electric blue ensemble for the occasion 

On this occasion, she stayed true to her signature stylish yet conservative style with softly pulled-back hair to reveal a pair of pearl earrings. 

The royal kept her make-up bright, sweeping a touch of pink gloss across her lips and a touch of highlighter on her cheekbones.  

Meanwhile Frederik looked dapper in full ceremonial dress complete with his traditional blue sash displaying his medals.

The royal couple joined Queen Margrethe II at the event, who wore a striking electric-blue gown with fur cuffs and collar.  

Crown Princess Mary wowed in an all-white ensemble, pairing the stunning gown with a chic coat 

The royal accessorised with a pearl necklace, sweeping her hair from her face to reveal matching pearl earrings 

The royal had previously worn the gown on three other occasions, including the New Year Diplomatic reception in 2016 (pictured) 

The New Year’s Diplomatic Reception is an annual event held in honour of the members of the diplomatic corps. 

As is custom on ceremonial occasions Mary could be seen wearing a blue sash representing her Order of the Elephant.

The Order is Denmark’s oldest and most distinguished royal order of chivalry, and can be dated back to 1460. 

It has already proven a busy week for the Danish royals who celebrated the New Year at a ball at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg yesterday.

Crown Princess Mary could also be seen wearing a blue sash to representing her Order of the Elephant for the annual event 

The royal walked into the event alongside her husband Crown Prince Frederick, who wore full ceremonial dress for the occasion 

Meanwhile Queen Margrethe II also appeared in high spirits and beamed as she arrived at the New Year’s event in Copenhagen

The royal smiled widely as she arrived at the annual event at Christiansborg palace earlier today 

Queen Margrethe could be seen beaming as she walked into the New Year’s Diplomatic Reception 

This traditional New Year’s Eve ball began in 1693 when Christian VII gave the Elephant Order statues to the Danish Ordinances on January 1.

While it used to be an exclusive celebration for kings and knights of the day, the circle later extended to include royal ladies, the cabinet’s leadership and selected institutions closely related to the empire.

It has since become a way for the reigning Queen to give a New Year’s address to her family and close associates.  

HM Queen Margrethe beamed as she hosted a New Year’s reception at Christiansborg Palace

Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik looked smart as they attended the new year reception of the Danish royals for the diplomatic corps at Christiansborg Palace

Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik looked serious as they stood alongside Queen Margrethe who sat on the throne

Queen Margrethe wore a striking electric-blue gown with fur cuffs and collar for the occasion

The New Year’s Diplomatic Reception is an annual event held in honour of the members of the diplomatic corps