article_snippet: All of the royals had dressed up for the occasion, including the sequin-loving Princess Marie (right)
article_snippet: Not to be outdone, 43-year-old Crown Princess Mary opted for a striking strapless black dress with a flattering empire-line cut.
article_snippet: In contrast to 43-year-old Crown Princess Mary Dutch counterpart, the Australian-born royal had pulled 43-year-old Crown Princess Mary hair into a sleek low chignon and wore eye-catching diamond-shaped gold earrings.
article_snippet: Also at the event looking wonderful in a patriotic russet gown was Margrethe's younger son, Prince Joachim, 45, and his impeccably dressed French wife Marie, 39, who swept Maxima an impressively low curtsey as 43-year-old Crown Princess Mary arrived.
article_snippet: Sweeping a curtsey: French-born Princess Marie offers Maxima a dramatically low curtsey .
article_snippet: Hats off to Mary and Queen Maxima!
highlights_snippet: Crown Princess Mary and Queen Margrethe were also at the event .