Crown Princess Mary of Denmark rocks nautical chic in Fiji

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark was spotted taking in the glorious views on board a traditional Fijian boat named Uto ni Yalo, which translates to Heart of the Spirit. 

The 72ft vessel is being used to revive and sustain traditional Fijian canoe building, sailing and navigational knowledge, skills, and customs. 

The outing comes as mother-of-four Mary takes in the sights as part of her trip around the Southern Hemisphere, which will also see her visit her home country, Australia.

To go aboard the incredible boat and learn more about Fijian history, the 51-year-old wore a chic blue and white stripe maxi shirt dress, a pale tan belt to show off her neat waist and sweet scalloped edged shoes.

Mary, who is married to Crown Prince Frederik, wore her thick brunette hair styled in a low side plait to keep her flowing locks out of her face. 

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark nailed chic but casual dressing for the trip aboard a traditional Fijian boat

The mum-of-four finished her look with a simple brown leather belt and flat shoes, wearing her hair in a chic side plait

The mum-of-four finished her look with a simple brown leather belt and flat shoes, wearing her hair in a chic side plait

Crown Princess Mary's trip, which runs from April 23-28, was designed to focus attention on the consequences of climate change in the Pacific Ocean region

Crown Princess Mary’s trip, which runs from April 23-28, was designed to focus attention on the consequences of climate change in the Pacific Ocean region

Finishing off her elegant ensemble, Mary added a pair of statement sunglasses, and delicate jewellery including teardrop precious stone earrings and a thick gold cuff.

Clearly at home on the boat, the smiling princess opted for a minimal makeup look for the day, matching dewy skin with a pink lip, a little smudged brown eyeliner and mascara.

During the event, the royal was pictured with Dan Jørgensen, Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy.

Crown Princess Mary’s trip, which runs from April 23-28, was designed to focus attention on the consequences of climate change in the Pacific Ocean region.

Between today and Thursday, her appointments in Fiji will be partly carried out together with UNFPA Executive Director Natalie Kanem.

According to a Danish royal statement: ‘The Crown Princess will, among other things, focus on how the destruction and evacuations in the wake of climate change result in increased risk of sexual and gender-based violence.’

It added she will find out more about ‘how the health care system works to protect women and girls in vulnerable situations’.

Before visiting Fiji, the royal spent two days in Vanuatu, with her visit falling a short time after the island country was been hit by two cyclones and two earthquakes.

Crown Princess Mary at sea

The Royal was seen taking in the stunning views

Princess Mary got a chance to steer the vessel as she learned more about traditional Fijian canoe building, sailing and navigational knowledge, skills, and customs

The Princess listened intently as she stood next to Dan Jørgensen, Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy to learn more about the experience

The Princess listened intently as she stood next to Dan Jørgensen, Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy to learn more about the experience

Dan Jørgensen and Mary aboard the boat as they discover more about the project

Dan Jørgensen and Mary aboard the boat as they discover more about the project

Princess Mary and Dan Jørgensen got a chance to steer the 72ft vessel, which is being used to revive and sustain traditional Fijian canoe building, sailing and navigational knowledge, skills, and customs

Princess Mary and Dan Jørgensen got a chance to steer the 72ft vessel, which is being used to revive and sustain traditional Fijian canoe building, sailing and navigational knowledge, skills, and customs

As part of her visit, Mary took field visits to crisis response areas, where she met with people involved in reconstructing the area following the natural disasters.

On April 28, the royal will visit Sydney, Australia – her home country.

This event will be truly special, as it is the first time Princess Mary will travel to Australia in an official capacity in a decade.

The Hobart-born royal, 51, will be returning to her home country on April 28 to meet with Danish representatives that are involved in Australia’s ‘green transition’ while also visiting several Danish-led projects related to sustainability.

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