Crown Princess Mary Of Denmark visits Leiden University Medical Centre

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark paid a special visit to a hospital on Monday. 

The 50-year-old stunned in a cream dress as she toured Leiden University Medical Centre in The Netherlands.

Mary beamed as she waved to onlookers as she strode towards the venue, showcasing her classy fashion sense. 

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (pictured) paid a special visit to a hospital on Monday

She opted for a vintage style frock with a structured top and flared skirt, which was belted at the waist. 

The royal added a pair of trendy animal print heels with a pointed design and a towering stiletto. 

Mary wore a smattering of fine accessories, including gold bracelets and pearl drop earrings. 

The 50-year-old stunned in a cream dress as she toured Leiden University Medical Centre in The Netherlands

The 50-year-old stunned in a cream dress as she toured Leiden University Medical Centre in The Netherlands

Mary strode towards the venue, showcasing her classy fashion sense

Mary strode towards the venue, showcasing her classy fashion sense

She opted for a vintage style frock with a structured top and flared skirt, which was belted at the waist

She opted for a vintage style frock with a structured top and flared skirt, which was belted at the waist

She carried in her hands a bouquet of bright followers, as well as a beige purse slung over her wrist

She carried in her hands a bouquet of bright followers, as well as a beige purse slung over her wrist

She carried in her hands a bouquet of bright followers, as well as a beige purse slung over her wrist. 

For makeup, Mary chose a clean, porcelain look with soft blush and a matte plum lipstick. 

Her brunette hair was worn in a half-up do, with portions tucked behind her wears and loose tendrils around her face. 

The royal added a pair of trendy animal print heels with a pointed design and a towering stiletto

The royal added a pair of trendy animal print heels with a pointed design and a towering stiletto

Mary had on a smattering of fine accessories, including gold bracelets and pearl drop earrings

Mary had on a smattering of fine accessories, including gold bracelets and pearl drop earrings

For makeup, Mary chose a clean, porcelain look with soft blush and a matte plum lipstick

For makeup, Mary chose a clean, porcelain look with soft blush and a matte plum lipstick

Her brunette hair was worn in a half-up do, with portions tucked behind her wears and loose tendrils around her face

Her brunette hair was worn in a half-up do, with portions tucked behind her wears and loose tendrils around her face

Once inside the hospital, Mary was shown around by officials, as well as spending time with a young boy, with the pair playing pool together.     

Mary – born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson – is one of the most respected women on the international scene. 

She famously met her husband Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark by chance at Sydney pub the Slip Inn during the 2000 Olympics.

Once inside the hospital she spent time with a young boy who showed her a fish tank

Once inside the hospital she spent time with a young boy who showed her a fish tank

The new friends took in a quick game of pool together

 The new friends took in a quick game of pool together

The Princess appeared to be having a great time despite the official nature of the visit

The Princess appeared to be having a great time despite the official nature of the visit 

She also met with families at the hospital in a play area

She also met with families at the hospital in a play area

After their encounter, Fred – who was in Australia to support Denmark’s Olympic sailing team – asked Mary for her phone number and a romance blossomed. 

‘The first time we met we shook hands. I didn’t know he was the prince of Denmark. Half an hour later someone came up to me and said, “Do you know who these people are”?’ Mary revealed in an interview about meeting the heir to the Danish throne.

They maintained a long-distance relationship for a year, with Frederik making secret trips Down Under before Mary moved to Denmark to study Danish language at Copenhagen’s Studieskolen in 2001.

Mary stopped to admire a bright decorative bird statuette in the hallway

Mary stopped to admire a bright decorative bird statuette in the hallway 

Mary was shown around by doctors and officials but the little boy seemed to win her heart

Mary was shown around by doctors and officials but the little boy seemed to win her heart

She was charmed by a decorative display on a tree in one area of the facility

She was charmed by a decorative display on a tree in one area of the facility 

In early 2003, Frederik’s mother Queen Margrethe publicly acknowledged the relationship and the couple announced their engagement at Amalienborg Castle later that year on October 8.

Frederik and Mary married on May 14, 2004 at Copenhagen Cathedral, with the newly minted Crown Princess opting for a beautiful gown by Danish designer Uffer Frank and a veil first used by Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden in 1905.

Their first child, Prince Christian Valdemar Henri John, was born October 15, 2005; Princess Isabella Henrietta Ingrid Margrethe followed on April 21, 2007.

Almost four years later Mary and Frederik welcomed twins, Princess Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda and Prince Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on January 8, 2011.

Mary - born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson - is one of the most respected women on the international scene

Mary – born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson – is one of the most respected women on the international scene

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