ROYAL FASHION

Princess Josephine steals the spotlight in butter yellow as Queen Mary coordinates in blue


The stylish outing formed part of the Danish Royal Family's cherished summer tradition at Gråsten Palace.


Princess Josephine steals the spotlight in butter yellow as Queen Mary coordinates in blue© Mark Cuthbert
Daniel NeiraSenior Writer
JULY 7, 2026 12:32 PM EDT

Princess Josephine and Queen Mary once again proved they're one of Europe's most stylish royal duos as they stepped out in coordinating looks during the Danish Royal Family's annual summer stay at Gråsten Palace.

The mother-daughter pair embraced effortless seasonal fashion while joining King Frederik X and other members of the royal family for the traditional welcome in the town of Gråsten, where locals gather each summer to greet the monarch during the family's stay at the historic southern Jutland residence.

Princess Josephine and Queen Mary coordinated elegant summer outfits while joining King Frederik X, Crown Prince Christian and Prince Vincent for the traditional Gråsten welcome.© Martin Sylvest Andersen
Princess Josephine and Queen Mary coordinated elegant summer outfits while joining King Frederik X, Crown Prince Christian and Prince Vincent for the traditional Gråsten welcome.

While the royals have often coordinated their wardrobes in subtle ways, this latest appearance showcased their shared appreciation for timeless tailoring, soft color palettes and polished summer dressing.

Princess Josephine brightens the day in butter yellow:

Princess Josephine embraced one of the season's biggest color trends, wearing an oversized butter-yellow blazer layered over a simple white top. She paired the relaxed jacket with a flowing ivory midi skirt decorated with delicate black polka dots, creating an outfit that felt youthful while remaining sophisticated.

Princess Josephine opted for one of the season's biggest fashion trends, pairing a butter-yellow blazer with understated accessories.© Martin Sylvest Andersen
Princess Josephine opted for one of the season's biggest fashion trends, pairing a butter-yellow blazer with understated accessories.

She completed the look with classic cream pointed-toe flats, allowing the soft color palette to remain the focus. Carrying a vibrant bouquet of summer flowers, the young royal perfectly captured the laid-back elegance often associated with the Danish monarchy.

Princess Josephine embraced summer style in a butter-yellow blazer layered over a flowing polka-dot skirt during the royal family's Gråsten appearance.© Martin Sylvest Andersen
Princess Josephine embraced summer style in a butter-yellow blazer layered over a flowing polka-dot skirt during the royal family's Gråsten appearance.

For her beauty look, Josephine kept things refreshingly natural. She wore her long brunette hair loose in soft, effortless waves with a center part, while minimal makeup highlighted her fresh complexion. Delicate gold hoop earrings added just the right amount of understated sparkle.

Princess Josephine's fresh beauty look and chic butter-yellow blazer made her one of the standout style stars of the royal outing.© Martin Sylvest Andersen
Princess Josephine's fresh beauty look and chic butter-yellow blazer made her one of the standout style stars of the royal outing.

Queen Mary opts for timeless blue tailoring:

Standing beside her daughter, Queen Mary complemented Josephine's sunny ensemble with a refined blue palette. The Danish queen wore a tailored powder-blue blazer over a crisp white button-down shirt, pairing it with a flowing navy midi skirt that created a polished yet relaxed silhouette.

Queen Mary and Princess Josephine showcased their coordinated style as the royal family kicked off its annual stay at Gråsten Palace.© Martin Sylvest Andersen
Queen Mary and Princess Josephine showcased their coordinated style as the royal family kicked off its annual stay at Gråsten Palace.

She finished the outfit with matching blue suede pumps and understated floral-inspired earrings, adding a feminine touch without overwhelming the classic tailoring.

Like her daughter, Mary's beauty look reflected effortless elegance. Her chestnut hair was styled in a smooth blowout with a side part, while natural makeup featuring soft rosy tones and subtle definition enhanced her signature glowing complexion.

A fashionable mother-daughter tradition:

The coordinated appearance continues an ongoing style connection between Queen Mary and Princess Josephine.

Queen Mary and Princess Josephine's coordinated outfits highlighted their growing reputation as one of Europe's most fashionable royal duos.© Martin Sylvest Andersen
Queen Mary and Princess Josephine's coordinated outfits highlighted their growing reputation as one of Europe's most fashionable royal duos.

Just days earlier, the pair delighted royal watchers by wearing coordinating floral dresses during another engagement at Gråsten Palace. Queen Mary chose a breezy paisley-print cotton dress from ME+EM, styled with a tan Ralph Lauren blazer, raffia pumps and a coordinating brown leather clutch.

Josephine echoed the summery aesthetic in a similarly patterned floral dress with a youthful bohemian feel. The coordinated wardrobes also reflect a fun family dynamic, with Queen Mary previously incorporating pieces borrowed from, or inspired by, Princess Josephine's increasingly fashionable closet during past summer engagements.

Continuing a beloved Gråsten Palace tradition:

The stylish outing formed part of the Danish Royal Family's cherished summer tradition at Gråsten Palace. 

The Danish royals greeted well-wishers during their annual summer appearance in Gråsten, continuing one of the monarchy's most beloved seasonal traditions.© Martin Sylvest Andersen
The Danish royals greeted well-wishers during their annual summer appearance in Gråsten, continuing one of the monarchy's most beloved seasonal traditions.

After greeting residents during the municipality's annual town square reception, Queen Mary and Princess Josephine joined King Frederik X, Crown Prince Christian and Prince Vincent to watch the ceremonial changing of the guard outside the palace.

As always, the family's annual stay blends royal tradition with approachable public appearances, and this year, Queen Mary and Princess Josephine once again demonstrated that coordinated style is becoming one of the Danish monarchy's most charming traditions.