Crown Princess Mary has dazzled crowds in a stunning blue gown while carrying out her first official duties since Queen Margrethe's abdication.
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The Australian-born royal, who will take the throne on January 14, was pictured alongside her mother-in-law and husband Crown Prince Frederick as the Queen received guests at a New Year's Eve function.
Princess Mary appeared in full regalia at the service paying tribute to the Danish diplomatic corps.
"Throughout her reign - with a few exceptions - the Queen has held New Year's parties every year at the beginning of January," a social media post from the Danish Royal Household read.
"Throughout her reign - with a few exceptions - the Queen has held New Year's parties every year at the beginning of January," a social media post from the Danish Royal Household read.
"Tomorrow, the Queen will hold her last New Year shower as regent. It happens when Her Majesty, together with the Crown Prince, wishes a happy New Year to officers of the Armed Forces and Emergency Management Board, I. , II. and III. rank, as well as invited representatives of larger national organisations and patronages."
Photos posted by the Danish Palace showed the royal couple greeting guests and donning polite smiles as they walked into the function.
Queen Margrethe, who has reigned since 1972, shocked the world when she announced her intention to abdicate the throne in mid-January.
The Danish Royal Household has since confirmed Prince Frederik and his Hobart-raised wife will officially be known as King and Queen when they ascend the throne.
The outing marks the second appearance since the Queen announced her intention to step down, with the pair appearing alongside other members of the royal family at a New Year's Eve banquet on January 31.
