But who's the style queen? Princess Mary of Denmark wears a chic two-tone coat to welcome the glamorous First Lady of Mexico to Scandinavia

  • Crown Princess Mary, 44, joined Danish royals to welcome the President 
  • Was flanked by her husband Prince Frederik and mother-in-law the Queen 
  • Stunned in a pink and purple button-up coat despite the 12-degree chill
  • The trip will be Mexico's first official state visit to the Scandinavian country

By Unity Blott For Mailonline

Published: 13:19 EST, 13 April 2016 | Updated: 13:19 EST, 13 April 2016

She may be the Crown Princess of Sweden, but she is fast becoming as well known for fashion choices as her royal connections, and today was no exception.

Princess Mary of Denmark defied the cold April weather on Wednesday as she donned a colourful ombré coat to welcome the President of Mexico and his glamorous wife Angelica Rivera, 45, to her home country.

Appearing alongside her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, the 44-year-old Australian dazzled in the button-up pink and purple ensemble which she paired with a pair of pointed courts and a simple black belt.

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Princess Mary of Denmark defied the cold April weather on Wednesday as she donned a colourful ombre coat to welcome the President of Mexico and his wife to her home country, flanked by her husband Frederik

Princess Mary of Denmark defied the cold April weather on Wednesday as she donned a colourful ombre coat to welcome the President of Mexico and his wife to her home country, flanked by her husband Frederik

Meeting of two countries: Frederik and Mary (left) greet Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto and his wife Angelica Rivera (right) at Copenhagan Airport, where the VIP gathering braved a 12-degree April chill

Meeting of two countries: Frederik and Mary (left) greet Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto and his wife Angelica Rivera (right) at Copenhagan Airport, where the VIP gathering braved a 12-degree April chill

Despite the 12-degree chill, the Danish royal family were out in force to welcome Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto and his wife Angelica Rivera.

Joining Mary and Frederik were Queen Margrethe of Denmark and her husband Prince Consort Henrik, as well as Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and Princess Benedikte. 

The Danes provided a much-needed pop of colour against the grey backdrop of Copenhagan International Airport, and mother-of-four Mary looked radiant as she received a bouquet of flowers by excited onlookers.

This will be Mexico's first official state visit to Denmark; the last time a Mexican head of state visited the Scandinavian country was in 2009.

President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto (right) and his wife Angelica Rivera de Pena (fourth right) are welcomed by Denmark's Queen Margrethe (second right) Prince Henrik (sixth right) Crown Prince Frederik (left) Crown Princess Mary (third left) and Princess Marie at Copenhagan International Airport

President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto (right) and his wife Angelica Rivera de Pena (fourth right) are welcomed by Denmark's Queen Margrethe (second right) Prince Henrik (sixth right) Crown Prince Frederik (left) Crown Princess Mary (third left) and Princess Marie at Copenhagan International Airport

The Danes provided a much-needed pop of colour against the grey backdrop of Copenhagan International Airport, and mother-of-four Mary looked radiant as she received a bouquet of flowers by excited onlookers

The Danes provided a much-needed pop of colour against the grey backdrop of Copenhagan International Airport, and mother-of-four Mary looked radiant as she received a bouquet of flowers by excited onlookers

Appearing alongside her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, the 44-year-old Australian dazzled in her button-up pink and purple ensemble
She paired the coat with a pair of pointed courts and a simple black belt

Appearing alongside her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, the 44-year-old Australian dazzled in her button-up pink and purple ensemble which she paired with a pair of pointed courts and a simple black belt

The President will be accompanied by a number of ministers, including the country's foreign minister. Later on today he is expected to be received at Fredensborg Palace, where Queen Margrethe will host a glittering gala banquet.

Princess Mary has been much lauded for her style choices, and last year she was voted 'most stylish royal' by readers of Hello! magazine for the second year running - taking out the Duchess of Cambridge for the coveted crown.

Whether it's glittering couture gowns or slinky jumpsuits, the royal - who married into Danish royalty in 2004 after a chance meeting in an Australian bar - is certainly not shy of taking sartorial risks.

Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto (left) and his stunning wife Angelica Rivera (second left) meet Mary and Ferderik. The last time a Mexican head of state visited the country was in 2009

Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto (left) and his stunning wife Angelica Rivera (second left) meet Mary and Ferderik. The last time a Mexican head of state visited the country was in 2009

The President and his wife Angelica will be accompanied by a number of ministers, and later on today he is expected to be received at Fredensborg Palace, where Queen Margrethe will host a glittering gala banquet

The President and his wife Angelica will be accompanied by a number of ministers, and later on today he is expected to be received at Fredensborg Palace, where Queen Margrethe will host a glittering gala banquet

Mary married into Danish royalty in 2004 after a chance meeting in an Australian bar
The Princess is certainly not shy of taking sartorial risks

Fashion pioneer: whether it's glittering couture gowns or slinky jumpsuits, the royal - who married into Danish royalty in 2004 after a chance meeting in an Australian bar - is certainly not shy of taking sartorial risks

Last month, Princess Mary - née Donaldson - took a five-day business tour of Qatar, where she visited local schools, attended a formal soirée at the Museum of Islamic Art and met the Emir of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. 

Earlier this year, she returned from a sun-kissed holiday in her native Australia where she was seen relaxing on the beach at Byron Bay and keeping active by going for a jog.

On Christmas Eve, the former sales director was pictured strolling along the Byron Bay shops, and the beauty looked every bit the free-spirited local - wearing a flowing yellow blouse, tiny white shorts and sandals with her hair loosely tied back in a bun.

They touched down in Perth on December 6 to visit Mary's Perth-based brother John Donaldson, who is the godfather to Prince Vincent, four, in what's been a private and understated visit to date.

Back to business: Earlier this year, Mary (second left) returned from a sun-kissed holiday in her native Australia where she was seen relaxing on the beach at Byron Bay and keeping active by going for a jog

Back to business: Earlier this year, Mary (second left) returned from a sun-kissed holiday in her native Australia where she was seen relaxing on the beach at Byron Bay and keeping active by going for a jog

Princess Mary has been much lauded for her style choices, and last year she was voted 'most stylish royal' by readers of Hello! magazine for the second year running - stealing the crown from the Duchess of Cambridge

Princess Mary has been much lauded for her style choices, and last year she was voted 'most stylish royal' by readers of Hello! magazine for the second year running - stealing the crown from the Duchess of Cambridge

It was the first time the Royal had brought her children back to Australia since 2011.

But she was soon forced to abandon sunnier climes as just a week after the royal family's return to Copenhagen, the mother-of-four was seen hiding her face in a scarf as she rode through the snow.

Wearing a thick, fur-lined jacket, a beanie, gloves and boots, Mary cycled behind her husband Prince Frederik, who was also dressed for the frosty conditions.

Their five-year-old twins - who celebrated their birthday on the day the family snaps were taken - were seen cringing against the cold wind as they sat in the front of the cargo bike with a blanket draped over their knees.

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