Crown Princely Couple Official Visit to Bulgaria; September 15th-17th, 2008

[marmi]

Originally Posted by ayvee

Gallery of six photos from Billed-Bladet, at bottom of page:
Billed-Bladet - Mary og Frederik: Tre dage i Bulgarien

There is one photo from the official dinner. Princess Mary's dress is similar (if not the same but shortened in length) to the one she wore on the cover of Australian Vogue by Hugo Boss.

In this (the last) picture, I'm glad CP Mary was wearing flats (just look at the ground!)- do you think it likely that she was advised to?

[carlota]

Originally Posted by marmi

In this (the last) picture, I'm glad CP Mary was wearing flats (just look at the ground!)- do you think it likely that she was advised to?

most likely so! royals have protocol assistants who handle these sorts of 'inconveniences'. if it was a walking tour and was supposed to take long, it's likely she was advised in order to wear appropriate gear.

[sgl]

She is so lucky. I wish that I had a protocol assistant to guide me through my vacations!

[sofajr]

there are some pictures here:
royals.web-log.nl: Prins Frederik en Prinses Mary in Bulgarije

[bertie5252003]

I love the look with the red and then the navy jacket and I am certain Country Road will too.

[Paty]

Princess Mary looks absolutely beautyful in this Official Visit.

[evnovoros]

News Summary Royalblog.nl: Frederik and Mary in contemplative mood

[biboquinhas]

It looks like a Dianne Von Furstenberg dress!

[ayvee]

Originally Posted by biboquinhas

It looks like a Dianne Von Furstenberg dress!

Which dress do you mean?

[sgl]

Thank you for the link, although, IMO they only look contemplative in the last two photos.

[kbear]

Originally Posted by Duke of Marmalade

Well, the agencies can't be influenced but this official visit looks much more toned down, maybe a result of the "overdose" you mention sneeuwklokje. Mary is very much in the background, walks consort-like five steps behind Fred, no eye-catching outfit what puts the emphasis much more on Fred than usual. Maybe the agencies find that boring and therefore there are less pictures. Looks like somebody learned a lesson or was keen that the CP couple was seen again associated with business and duty after the whole media tormoil in Beijing and Australia. Looks like finally somebody put his or her foot on the breaks of the Mary PR express.

To be fair any visit to Australia is going to focus on her as it is her nation of birth and though the media made a big deal out of several of her clothing items I cant really recall a jaw dropping outfit on her down under. Must admit I dont follow fashion all that much so please feel free to correct me if I am wrong. Also this is a state visit and as such protocol will be followed more I think.