Crown Princess Mary of Denmark dazzles in a classy white dress and elegant hat as she attends event at children's hospital in Copenhagen

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark was attending to her royal duties on Monday. 

The 50-year-old was on hand to lay the foundation stone for Mary Elizabeth's Hospital - Rigshospitalet for Children, Teens and Expecting Families in Copenhagen, Demark. 

Mary stunned in a white dress cut in a classy, retro silhouette and a dainty sash knotted at the waist. 

Lovely: Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (pictured) was attending to royal duties on Monday

Lovely: Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (pictured) was attending to royal duties on Monday

The long sleeves with a button detail, knee length hem and angular neckline of the frock brought to mind a 1960s style gown. 

The Princess added a pair of pale pink shoes to the ensemble, with a towering stiletto heel. 

For accessories, she had on a floral brooch in a gold metal, as well as a number of bracelets and a gold chain necklace. 

Appearance: The 50-year-old was on hand to lay the foundation stone for Mary Elizabeth's Hospital - Rigshospitalet for Children, Teens and Expecting Families in Copenhagen, Demark

Appearance: The 50-year-old was on hand to lay the foundation stone for Mary Elizabeth's Hospital - Rigshospitalet for Children, Teens and Expecting Families in Copenhagen, Demark

Beautiful

Beautiful: Mary stunned in a white dress cut in a classy, retro silhouette and a dainty sash knotted at the waist

Beautiful: The long sleeves with a button detail, knee length hem and angular neckline of the frock brought to mind a 1960s style gown

Beautiful: The long sleeves with a button detail, knee length hem and angular neckline of the frock brought to mind a 1960s style gown

Mary added to the look with a beige straw hat with a white brim and rope detailing, as well as pearl statement earrings. 

For makeup, she chose a natural look with a rosy cheek, and a rich pink lipstick in a satin finish. 

Her brunette locks were worn down, straight and pushed back behind her ears to showcase her face.  

Pretty in pink: The Princess added a pair of pale pink shoes to the ensemble, with a towering stiletto heel

Pretty in pink: The Princess added a pair of pale pink shoes to the ensemble, with a towering stiletto heel

Well hatted: Mary added to the look with a beige straw hat with a white brim and rope detailing

Well hatted: Mary added to the look with a beige straw hat with a white brim and rope detailing

Details: For accessories, she had on a floral brooch in a gold metal, as well as a number of bracelets and a gold chain necklace

Details: For accessories, she had on a floral brooch in a gold metal, as well as a number of bracelets and a gold chain necklace

Finishing touches: Mary added a pair of pearl statement earrings to her look

Finishing touches: Mary added a pair of pearl statement earrings to her look 

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

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

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. 

Gorgeous: For makeup, she chose a natural look with a rosy cheek

Gorgeous: For makeup, she chose a natural look with a rosy cheek

Plum tones: She added a rich pink lipstick in a satin finish

Plum tones: She added a rich pink lipstick in a satin finish

Dressed up: Her brunette locks were worn down, straight and pushed back behind her ears

Dressed up: Her brunette locks were worn down, straight and pushed back behind her ears 

Fans: The Princess stopped to take a selfie with one of her admirers

Fans: The Princess stopped to take a selfie with one of her admirers 

'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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Fairytale: 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

Fairytale: 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

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.

Happy ending: Frederik and Mary married on May 14, 2004 at Copenhagen Cathedral

 Happy ending: Frederik and Mary married on May 14, 2004 at Copenhagen Cathedral

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