Princess Mary and the Danish royals attend the opening of parliament

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Mary, Prince Frederik and the Danish Royal family attended parliament
The parliamentary year started on October 4 in Christiansborg Palace
Mary wore a white peplum blazer and navy blue fedora for the occasion
Similarly, Princess Marie and Queen Margrethe wore stylish head wear

By Lauren Grounsell For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 23:51 EST, 5 October 2016 | Updated: 00:34 EST, 6 October 2016

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Crown Princess Mary, Prince Frederik and the Danish royal family have attended the opening of Parliament in suitably fashionable style.

The Australian-born princess and her family were photographed at Christiansborg Palace on October 4 for the beginning of the Danish parliamentary year.

Before stepping inside the palace Mary, who wore a blue fedora adorned with soft feathers, greeted Queen Margrethe, Princess Marie and Princess Benedikte, who also wore head pieces for the occasion.

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Royal duties: Crown Princess Mary attended Christiansborg Palace for the opening of parliament

Warm welcome: The Crown Princess and Queen Margrethe greeted outside the palace, Margrethe in a red coat and matching hat and Mary in a white peplum coat and navy fedora

Royalty speaking: Mary spoke with Princess Marie (centre), who wore a soft pink fascinator, and Princess Benedikte (right) who opted for a soft brown hat and blue coat

The new parliamentary year started on October 4 with the first sitting of the Chamber at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.

The Royal family were invited, along with official guests.

Mary, Frederik and the family were greeted on the red-carpet clad steps of the palace by the Presidium, led by Speaker Pia Kjærsgaard.

Before parliament was seated a service was held at Christiansborg Palace Church.

Talking politics: The royal family sat together for the opening of the parliamentary year in Christiansborg Palace

Formal arrival: Mary and Frederik were greeted by the Presidium, led by Speaker Pia Kjærsgaard

In the navy: Mary opted for a navy A-line skirt, hat, pumps and gloves paired with a white peplum blazer

Jewel in the crown: The princess completed the look with diamond stud earrings and a sapphire and diamond brooch

Mary paired her navy fedora with a white peplum blazer and navy A-line skirt that fell to her knees.

Under her arm she tucked a navy snakeskin clutch and wore a navy glove on her left hand, which held a bunch of flowers.

She finished the look with a sapphire and diamond brooch and navy pumps.

Ever-stylish: Mary waved a gloved hand from the window of her car

Elegant: She carried with her a navy snakeskin clutch and a bunch of yellow, orange and soft pink blooms

Something wrong, Mary? While in Parliament the princess appeared to open her eyes wide in surprise

The parliamentary sitting came just days after Mary and Frederik returned from a trip to the US.

The couple visited Washington D.C and Boston as part of their four-day business tour.

There Mary and Frederik attended a ball at the Smithsonian Arts and Industry building and met with the Governor Massachusetts Charles D. Baker at the Boston Statehouse.