Princess Mary swaps navy pleated frock for glamorous polka dots in Paris

She is one of Australia’s greatest exports, doing the country proud on the world stage as she carries out her official royal duties as the Crown Princess of Denmark – but it is often Princess Mary’s sense of style that attracts the most attention.

Mary, who is originally from Hobart, Tasmania, is currently on a three-day trip of the French capital with her husband Crown Prince Frederik, and the royal couple put on a stylish display on Monday as they attended an official event at La Grande Arche de la Défense.

The mum-of-four looked sensational as she stepped out during the day in a stunning navy frock which complimented her beautifully, thanks to a delicate row of small buttons up the front centre of the dress and a structured cut-out neckline. Mary’s dress also featured a standout white pleated panel at the front and white cuff detailing on the sleeves.

The 47-year-old princess paired the stylish dress with a classic pair of navy court shoes and simple jewellery, while she wore her dark locks down over her shoulders in soft waves.

The glamorous look wasn’t Mary’s only fashion moment that day though, as she had a quick change on Monday evening before stepping out with Frederik for a sophisticated evening event.

With her hair pulled back into a glamorous up-do, Princess Mary oozed elegance as she walked arm in arm with the heir to the Danish throne, wearing a gorgeous black and white cocktail dress, covered in tiny white dots.

The dress showed off Mary’s figure with a flattering boat neckline which dipped slightly into a V in the centre of her chest, and fell to her shins, giving the look a more playful edge. Mary paired the dress with a small black clutch bag, which appeared to have dramatic lace detailing, along with a pair of diamond earrings and a pair of black stiletto heels.

Meanwhile Prince Frederik, who will ascend to the throne upon the death of his mother Queen Margrethe II, looked dapper in a navy blue suit with a crisp white shirt and maroon tie.

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The couple’s visit to France comes just days after Mary was made regent by Queen Margrethe which means she can now perform duties as head of state when the 79-year-old monarch is otherwise engaged.

An official statement was released on the Danish Royal social media accounts last week which said “from now on, [Mary will] be able to attend to The Queen’s duties as head of state when The Queen is prevented from doing so, for example during a stay abroad.”

It continued: “Under The State Council, the Crown Princess, in the presence of the Queen, His Royal Majesty, the Crown Prince and the Government, signed the necessary declaration to comply with the constitution.

“Today, The Queen’s duties can be handled by The Crown Prince as regent or by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Joachim and Princess Benedikte as regents,” the Danish Royal House said.