Queen Mary of Denmark brought glamour to a dreary day in Finland as she arrived in the European nation with her husband, King Frederik, for a state visit.

The royal couple were received by Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and first lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb at an official reception in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki this morning.

Despite rainy conditions, mother-of-four Mary, 52, looked chic in a weather-appropriate ensemble, namely a chic navy blue coat, a thick plum blouse and blue pointed suede boots.

She also donned a plum-coloured hat and matching clutch bag, while her coat featured a striking plum jewelled broach.  

For the occasion she opted for subtle make-up, wearing only the slightest touch of blush, black eyeliner, mascara and a matte pink lip.

Her lustrous brunette locks were coiffed to perfection and styled in loose waves which fell elegantly down her back. She kept her jewellery pared back, opting only for a pair of micro crystalised studs. 

The Queen and Finland’s first lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb stood side by side and appeared to be in high spirits as they engaged in heavy chatter.

The powerful women were pictured embracing for a kiss on the cheek, while in another it appeared Suzanne gifted the royal with a stunning bouquet of flowers which she received warmly. 

Queen Mary of Denmark braved the pouring rain to attend an official visit to Finland with her husband King Frederik

The royal couple were received by Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and first lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb (left) at an official reception in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland

The mother-of-four, 52, looked chic in a weather-appropriate navy blue coat

Various pictures captured the pair smiling happily and often bursting into friendly laughter.

The 55-year-old attorney also came prepared for the weather, opting for a stylish beige overcoat and what appeared to be a cream floor length gown.

Her accessories such as a pair of cream leather gloves and a matching hat were pointedly similar to that of her royal guest. 

However her choice of gold coloured-studs, bangle and necklace made for a much bolder statement.

King Frederik of Denmark and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb were the heroes of the day, saving their ladies from the disastrous wet weather by holding up umbrellas for them during the event.

Their down-to-earth husbands each held towering black umbrellas over their heads, providing the women much needed shelter from the rain.

The high powered men were pictured in high spirits and were seen waving to the gathering crowd and cameras. 

The King, 56, looked exceptionally suave in a navy blue coat and trousers, a crisp sky blue shirt and an orange tie.

The powerful women were seen embracing for a kiss on the cheek (Pictured: Finland’s first lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb and Queen Mary of Denmark)

It appears Suzanne gifted the royal with a stunning bouquet of flowers which the Queen received warmly

The powerful stood side by side while flanked by a guard at Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland

Their down-to-earth husbands each held towering black umbrellas over their heads, providing the women much needed shelter from the rain

Meanwhile Finnish president, also 56, impressed in a long wool black coat, a sharp white shirt and a grey pattern tie.

Both men completed their looks with a pair of black leather gloves. 

It appears comfort was the order of the day as all four figures donned winter coats for the occasion. 

The news comes as Queen Mary dazzled in a glittering pink gown as she and King Frederik hosted a gala dinner to celebrate Danish art and culture last week.

The royal oozed glamour as she arrived at Christiansborg Palace in a sequinned dress, which featured silver beading and embellishments of clear crystals in the shape of flowers.

Mary added touches of glitz to her already chic ensemble with a jewelled diadem, which she matched with vintage-look earrings and a show stopping diamond ring

Various pictures have captured Mary and Suzanne smiling happily and often bursting into friendly laughter

Both ladies donned similar outerwear, including thick wool coats

King Frederik, 56, looked exceptionally suave in a navy blue coat and trousers, meanwhile Finland’s president Alexander Stubb, also 56, impressed in a long wool black coat

Queen Mary wore a chic navy blue coat, a thick plum blouse and blue pointed suede boots

She wore her brunette locks pushed back from her face with the tiara, and opted for a natural make up style for the evening in Copenhagen.

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The royal grinned as she arrived alongside her husband, King Frederik, 56, who also dressed up for the occasion in a classic black tuxedo.

Also in attendance was Queen Margrethe, who abdicated from the Danish throne last January, handing the throne to her son King Frederik X.

Margrethe, 84, joined the gala dinner in a satin, royal blue gown, which featured black lace detailing across the top and sleeves.

She too wore a glistening diadem, and opted for a statement silver necklace.

It comes on a busy week for Queen Mary, who had presented the Ministry of Education and Research’s EliteForsk awards in her native Denmark’s capital on Tuesday.

Mary joined the Minister for Higher Education and Science, Christina Egelund, to host the awards at Copenhagen’s Black Diamond – a modern waterfront extension to the Royal Danish Library’s old building on Slotsolmen.

The awards are aimed at recognising researchers who have made significant contributions to Danish science.