Despite the wet and windy weather, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark was all smiles on Wednesday as she attended the inauguration of the new Hempel college at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
The elements didn’t hold back the effortlessly elegant royal, who was all smiles as she arrived at the university alongside senior staff members who went to great lengths to keep her dry.
After a brief introduction, the 45-year-old princess was then asked to release 200 bright green balloons into the sky to celebrate the official opening of the college.
But it didn’t quite go to plan, however, with the Billed Bladet reporting the balloons were continually pummelled by rain and sent back to the ground resulting in awkward laughter from the royal and staff.
Princess Mary was all smiles on Wednesday as she attended the inaugaration of the new Hempel college at the Technical University of Denmark (pictured right)
Her visit was met by heavy rain which hampered the planned send off of 200 green balloons
‘It was not quite easy to get the balloons to rise as the heavy rain drops pushed them against the ground,’ they wrote.
After a few attempts, however, they were able to release them and officially celebrate the college opening.
Princess Mary was warmly met by the universities president, Anders O. Bjarklev, and Chairman of the Hempel Foundation, Richard Sand.
After the arrival, the Crown Princess was spoke to students and staff in a marquee before presenting a short speech.
Princess Mary is known for her impeccable style and looked chic for the occasion
It was a joyous affair with onlookers smiling as they looked on – everyone appeared to see the humour in the disaster that was the balloon lift-off
Anders tried desperately to keep the rain off Princess Mary, failing to protect himself from the wet weather in the process.
Princess Mary is known for her impeccable style and looked chic for the occasion.
She wore a fitted checkered coat from Baum und Pferdgarten, a label from Copenhagen and wore her hair in relaxed waves,
This was accompanied by a simple, yet elegant, high cut blouse, black pants, patent black heels and paired-back jewellery.
Everyone seemed to see the humour in the disaster that was the balloon lift-off
The group were all smiles as they walked over to the crowd who were waiting to witness the release of the balloons
It was a joyous affair with onlookers smiling as they looked on – everyone appeared to see the humour in the disaster that was the balloon lift-off.
Proving that she indeed is the people’s princess, Princess Mary was also photographed speaking to students during her visit and was given the opportunity to look into the facilities.
The construction of the college was completed in Lundtoftevej forest and will accommodate 200 international students in DTU’s Lyngby Campus.
Mary was given the opportunity to look into the facilities and greeted some of the residents
Showing that she is the peoples princess, Princess Mary was also photographed speaking to students during her visit
All floors of the college have a communal kitchen and study lounge, which aims to promote community among the students.
The 7,400 square meter college contains studios for 200 students and and was made possible thanks to a large donation from the Hempel Foundation.
This is foundation who’s primary purpose is to provide a solid assistance for cultural, humanitarian, scientific and artistic purposes.