Crown Princess Mary of Denmark: From Sydney salesperson to royal Princess

It's been a true style journey.

Sep 20, 2018 4:00pm
By Jess Pullar

It was the year 2000, and Mary Donaldson was just a normal Tassie girl working as a real estate agent.

But in an amazing turn of events that would normally be reserved only for fictional fairytales, Mary became a real-life Princess.

It's a love story we'll never tire of: The 28-year-old was at Sydney's Slip Inn pub during the 2000 Olympics. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark just so happened to be there.

The pair started chatting, and instantly hit it off. The rest, as they say, is history.

The Danish royal couple have been together for 18 years.
The Danish royal couple have been together for 18 years.

Indeed, Mary had to learn a lot about royal protocol, and appropriate clothing was a big part of it.

Through the years, we've seen a big change in the Tasmanian local's style, but she's taken it all in her stride.

Here, we round up the style evolution of Crown Princess Mary: from Sydney salesperson to royal Princess.

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**November 2002, Melbourne** <br><br> From square-shaped sunnies to the semi-transparent hat, this look captures true early 00's style.
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November 2002, Melbourne

From square-shaped sunnies to the semi-transparent hat, this look captures true early 00's style.

**October 2003, Denmark** <br><br> Did you even live in 2003 if you didn't wear a satin dress to a formal occasion?
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October 2003, Denmark

Did you even live in 2003 if you didn't wear a satin dress to a formal occasion?

**January 2003, Hobart** <br><br> Mary rocks the board shorts and boaters like only a true princess-to-be can.
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January 2003, Hobart

Mary rocks the board shorts and boaters like only a true princess-to-be can.

**January 2003, Hobart** <br><br> She might not be a royal Queen, but Mary was definitely queen of early naughties style. Exhibit A: This baggy jeans and sandals get-up.
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January 2003, Hobart

She might not be a royal Queen, but Mary was definitely queen of early naughties style. Exhibit A: This baggy jeans and sandals get-up.

**January 2004, Copenhagen** <br><br> Another day, another satin gown for the soon-to-be Princess!
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January 2004, Copenhagen

Another day, another satin gown for the soon-to-be Princess!

**May 2004, Copenhagen** <br><br> The year was 2004 and Mary was bang on trend with this blazer, jeans and stiletto combo.
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May 2004, Copenhagen

The year was 2004 and Mary was bang on trend with this blazer, jeans and stiletto combo.

**May 2004, Copenhagen** <br><br> Jacket? Tick. Dress? Tick. Hat? Tick!
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May 2004, Copenhagen

Jacket? Tick. Dress? Tick. Hat? Tick!

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**May 2004, Copenhagen** <br><br> Crown Princess Mary, who was weeks out from her wedding at this stage, absolutely stunned in this ravishing red ensemble.
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May 2004, Copenhagen

Crown Princess Mary, who was weeks out from her wedding at this stage, absolutely stunned in this ravishing red ensemble.

**May 2004, Christiansborg** <br><br> We've noticed Mary is partial to an all-beige palette, but this time it took a slightly warmer turn into orange territory.
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May 2004, Christiansborg

We've noticed Mary is partial to an all-beige palette, but this time it took a slightly warmer turn into orange territory.

**May 2004, Copenhagen** <br><br> The Aussie-born princess marries her real-life Prince Charming and the whole world swooned.
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May 2004, Copenhagen

The Aussie-born princess marries her real-life Prince Charming and the whole world swooned.

**February 2005, Sydney** <br><br> Back on home soil, the Princess clearly felt comfortable to casual things up.
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February 2005, Sydney

Back on home soil, the Princess clearly felt comfortable to casual things up.

**February 2005, Sydney** <br><br> The boardies are back and we can't fault her for staying true to her origins.
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February 2005, Sydney

The boardies are back and we can't fault her for staying true to her origins.

**March 2005, Sydney** <br><br> It's pink and black, it's satin, it's floor-length and it's utterly chic.
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March 2005, Sydney

It's pink and black, it's satin, it's floor-length and it's utterly chic.

**March 2005, Sydney** <br><br> Again with the satin, we almost need some sunnies just to get through this gallery.
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March 2005, Sydney

Again with the satin, we almost need some sunnies just to get through this gallery.

**May 2008, Iceland** <br><br> An interesting print broken up with a (highly necessary) fur trimmed jacket.
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May 2008, Iceland

An interesting print broken up with a (highly necessary) fur trimmed jacket.

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**March 2009, New York** <br><br> Again, the Princess can't help but risk a bold print!
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March 2009, New York

Again, the Princess can't help but risk a bold print!

**October 2012, Luxembourg** <br><br> This hat and dress combo ticks all the boxes.
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October 2012, Luxembourg

This hat and dress combo ticks all the boxes.

**June 2014, Luzech** <br><br> This stunning emerald gown gives us all the holiday vibes.
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June 2014, Luzech

This stunning emerald gown gives us all the holiday vibes.

**May 2015, Germany** <br><br> By this stage, Mary is simply oozing style.
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May 2015, Germany

By this stage, Mary is simply oozing style.

**August 2017, Copenhagen** <br><br> Pictured walking with her two daughters, the Princess looks radiant.
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August 2017, Copenhagen

Pictured walking with her two daughters, the Princess looks radiant.

**September 2017, Copenhagen** <br><br> This soft one-shoulder style looks stunning on the Princess.
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September 2017, Copenhagen

This soft one-shoulder style looks stunning on the Princess.

**August 2018, Copenhagen** <br><br> From board shorts to this stunning red dress, there's no denying it: Princess Mary has officially nailed royal style.
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August 2018, Copenhagen

From board shorts to this stunning red dress, there's no denying it: Princess Mary has officially nailed royal style.

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