Queen Mary stuns in dramatic red dress at lavish dinner in Berlin

Ever the style icon, the Australian-born Queen of Denmark made a statement on the red carpet in Berlin, wearing a dramatic gown with a surprisingly racy detail.

Queen Mary has stunned on the red carpet in Berlin, wearing a dramatic scarlet gown with a surprisingly high leg slit as she arrived with husband King Frederik.

The Danish royals joined the Crown Prince and Princess of Norway and the Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden at a state dinner at Belevue Palace in Germany - the official residence of the country’s president - marking the 25th anniversary of the Nordic embassies.

The Australian-born Queen wouldn’t have looked amiss in Hollywood, pairing her dress with diamond drop earrings, a matching bracelet, and a pearl-studded clutch.

Queen Mary and King Frederik, centre, share a laugh with Germany President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (R) and First Lady Elke Buedenbender (L). Picture: Gerald Matzka/Getty Images

Queen Mary’s stunning scarlet evening gown featured a cinched waist and a centre split that went just above the knee. Picture: Gerald Matzka/Getty Images

Earlier in the day, as the German President and First Lady welcomed the Danish royals, the 52-year-old Queen again turned heads with a chic sky blue ensemble.

Queen Mary of Denmark and King Frederik X. attend a dinner for the heads of state of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Picture: Getty

Mary donned a soft coat and matching blouse by Danish designer Jesper Hovring, pairing it with a blue-and-tan pencil skirt by Emilia Wickstead which retails for almost $A1800.

She completed the look with a headband, nude heels and clutch, and gold studs.

Meanwhile, King Frederik opted for a classic navy suit and blue tie.

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark pose upon arrival for a reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nordic embassy complex in Berlin. Picture: John MacDougall/AFP

Queen Mary accessorised with a stylish headband in her hair. Picture: John MacDougall/AFP

The Nordic embassies share a building in Berlin known as the Pan Nordic Building or “Felleshus”, which was inaugurated in autumn 1999 by Frederik’s mother, Queen Margrethe II, who abdicated in January 2024 after 52 years on the throne.

Iceland’s new president Halla Tomasdottir was in attendance with husband Bjorn Skulason, alongside Finnish president Alexander Stubb and wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb.

While they’re in Germany, King Frederik and Queen Mary will sail on an electric ferry to attend an energy conference and visit Flensborghus, the centre for Danish culture.

It was built in 1725 with permission from King Frederik IV and the bricks come from ruins of Duborg Castle, which was built by Queen Margrethe I back in the 15th century.

They will also take part in a community chorus led by a local Danish school.

Originally published as Queen Mary stuns in dramatic red dress at lavish dinner in Berlin