Princess Mary’s stunning Vogue Australia shoot

CROWN Princess Mary of Denmark has appeared in a stunning shoot for Vogue Australia, shot by famed international photographer Mario Testino.

Princess Mary, Prince Frederick and their children Prince Vincent, Princess Josephine, Princess Isabella and Prince Christian. Picture: Vogue Australia August 2016, HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark photographed by Mario Testino

CROWN Princess Mary of Denmark has appeared in a stunning shoot for Vogue Australia, shot by famed international photographer Mario Testino.

During the monthVogue Australiaand Testino visited Copenhagen to photograph the Crown Princess, she also opened two important conferences: the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, which focuses on sustainable practices within the fashion and textile industries, and Women Deliver 2016, the largest global conference on the rights, health and wellbeing of girls and women in the past decade.

And aside from her family and country, it’s clear this is where her passions lie.

“I see my role as not just being a voice of the voiceless, but also being able to be a catalyst for bringing people and relevant actors together,” she said. “I believe that in order to find solutions to some of the most pressing global challenges of today we need to take a holistic approach that requires us to consider the social, environmental and economic aspects and work together in new and innovative partnerships, maybe with people and organisations we wouldn’t have thought about working with before.”

But for all her achievements, the Crown Princess doesn’t see herself as a role model.

“I find it difficult to speak of myself as a role model, as role models are defined by the individual,” the 44-year-old added. It is what they see in a person that gives meaning or inspiration to them that makes another person a role model for them.

“It’s not something I consciously think about. But at the same time, I am very aware of my role and my responsibility. If I can inspire others and if others see something in me that can motivate them, then that’s a big compliment.”

And she struggles to accept a compliment.

“I would say I’m not very good at accepting praise and recognition,” she agrees. “I have a strong perfectionist streak, which means that, for example, if I look back over a speech I tend to focus on the bit that was not quite right, instead of everything else that was good.”

Vogue Australia August issue is on sale Monday 11 July.

Originally published as Princess Mary’s stunning Vogue Australia shoot