Queen Mary of Denmark adds pop of colour to her chic all-navy ensemble with bright indigo nail polish - as she presents the country's most prestigious research prize

Queen Mary of Denmark looked typically chic in a navy trouser suit as she congratulated the winners of the country's most prestigious research prize at a ceremony in Copenhagen today. 

The royal, 52, wore a double-breasted jacket and matching trousers by British brand The Fold to present certificates to the winners of the EliteForsk Prize - which recognises the achievements of five internationally renowned researchers aged up to 45. 

The mother-of-four paired her outfit with pale pink, snakeskin-effect pumps by Italian designer Gianvito Rossi and a navy, calfskin leather clutch by Danish brand Quidam Bags. 

She styled her long, chestnut tresses in loose curls, revealing a pair of pearl earrings which matched her necklace. 

While Mary kept her make-up simple, she made a statement with her electric blue nail polish. 

Queen Mary of Denmark kept it simple and smart in a navy trouser suit by British brand The Fold as she presented the country's most prestigious research prize on Monday

The EliteForsk Prize is given by the Danish Council for independent Research, which is part of the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, and is worth 1.2 million Danish Krone (£137,792). 

Mary, who was an advertising executive in her native Australia before falling in love with the then Crown Prince Frederik, became Queen of Denmark just six weeks ago when his mother, Queen Margrethe II, abdicated on January 14 and he ascended the throne. 

Earlier this month, the royal couple announced their first royal tours together since becoming King and Queen. 

The pair will visit Sweden, Norway, Greenland and the Faroe Islands this summer.

Announcing their upcoming plans, the Palace's Instagram account confirmed that the King and Queen will travel on board the Royal Yacht Dannebrog.

In early May, the couple - who have been married for almost 20 years and share four children - will visit Sweden first.

The following week, Frederik and Mary will then undertake an official state visit to Norway.

The Palace also outlined plans for the King and Queen of Denmark to visit the Faroe Islands and Greenland in June and July.

The mother-of-four paired her outfit with pale pink, snakeskin-effect pumps by Italian designer Gianvito Rossi and a navy, calfskin leather clutch by Danish brand Quidam Bags

 The 52-year-old royal wore her long, brown hair in loose curls and kept her make-up simple, adding a pop of colour with her electric blue nail polish

Mary looked delighted as she gave one of the five winners his certificate at the ceremony in Copenhagen 

The royal was all smiles as she honoured the five winners of the EliteForsk Prize, who are all aged 45 or under

Mary appeared in high spirits as she attended the event, sporting a navy blue blazer and trousers

The Queen was full of smiles as she attended the 2024 EliteForsk Awards in Copenhagen this afternoon 

The EliteForsk Prize is given by the Danish Council for independent Research, which is part of the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, and is worth 1.2 million Danish Krone (£137,792)

Mary, who was an advertising executive in her native Australia before falling in love with the then Crown Prince Frederik , became Queen of Denmark just six weeks ago when his mother, Queen Margrethe II, abdicated on January 14 and he ascended the throne

Mary pictured arriving to Den Sorte Diamant  - where she hosted the Elite Research Awards today

However, the Firm highlighted that the dates for these two trips had not been confirmed.

The Palace said in a statement: 'The first state visits will provide the occasion for the new King and Queen to meet with the sovereigns in Sweden and Norway, and they will thus mark the close relations between the Nordic monarchies.'

The Royal Yacht Dannebrog has served as the Danish Royal Family's cruise ship since May 1932 and has travelled over 800,000 miles.

The luxury yacht hosts the Royal Family on both their private holidays and during official overseas engagements.

The yacht's royal compartment still contains furniture and fittings dating back to 1879 that that was on board the family's previous yacht.

Frederik and Mary are keen sailers - and took part in a yacht race in Sydney in December 2017 when they visited the Queen's hometown for Christmas.

In August 2022, the couple competed against one another in a sailing 'Royal Race' at the Rockwool Denmark Sail Grand Prix - with Mary narrowly beating her husband.