Crown Princess Mary attends New Year reception

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Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederick attended the reception
Was hosted by Queen Margrethe at Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
The annual reception welcomes diplomatic corps, ambassadors and other prominent guests to the Danish palace

Published: 09:14 EDT, 3 January 2018 | Updated: 12:53 EDT, 3 January 2018

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She dazzled in a sparkling tiara as she rung in the New Year on Monday, and it seems that the celebrations continue for Crown Princess Mary.

The Danish royal stunned as she attended her second New Year celebration of the week in the form of a traditional reception in Denmark.

Accompanied by husband Crown Prince Frederik, Mary joined her mother-in-law Queen Margrethe for the annual event held at Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen.

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Crown Princess Mary looked stunning in a floor length burgundy dress and matching cape as she was joined by husband Crown Prince Frederick for a traditional New Year Reception

Mary, 45, showcased her flawless figure in a fitted burgundy dress paired with a matching cape, adding a touch of drama to her ensemble.

Always a stickler for coordination, the mother-of-four could be seen carrying a clutch bag and wearing suede stilettos in a matching mulberry shade.

The Australian-born royal swept her signature brunette locks into a half-up do and kept the remainder of her accessories to a minimum.

Always a stickler for coordination Mary, 45, made sure that her accessories perfectly matched her ensemble on Wednesday

The royal couple, who have just returned from Australia where they spent their Christmas, were welcomed by the royal guard upon their arrival

They stood by Frederick's mother, Queen Margrethe as she welcomed guests to Christiansborg Palace for the annual reception

As is custom on ceremonial occasions Mary could be seen wearing a blue sash representing her Order of the Elephant, which is fixed at the waist with a diamante pin.

The Order is Denmark’s oldest and most distinguished royal order of chivalry, and can be dated back to 1460.

Meanwhile Frederik, 49, looked dapper in full ceremonial dress complete with his traditional blue sash displaying his medals.

The Danish monarch looked elegant in a blue silk dress coat with a brown fur trim

The 77-year-old wrapped up in a full fur coat as she journeyed to the palace for the reception

They joined Queen Margrethe of Denmark on Wednesday who looked festive in a blue silk dress with a fur trim.

The 77-year-old monarch welcomed members of the diplomatic corps, ambassadors and other prominent guests to their traditional New Year reception.

Guests were welcomed by members of the royal guard dressed in full uniform and bear skins.

Diplomats from Slovakia arrived in full traditional dress for the New Year celebration

Ambassador Zindziswa Nobutho Mandela (daughter to Nelson Mandela) was joined by husband Bonventure Kobe at the palace

It has been a busy week for the Danish royals with the Queen having hosted her first New Years event in the form of a reception at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen on Monday evening.

The New Year's reception is a centuries-old tradition held for members of the Danish parliament, top officials and court management.

The Crown Prince and Princess have just returned from Mary's native Australia, where they spent the Christmas season.