Queen Mary of Denmark dons green waterproofs as she inaugurates new hiking trail in Lerbjerg Forest with a 'vine-cutting' ceremony

Queen Mary of Denmark inaugurated a new hiking trail during a visit to the Danish Nature Foundation in Lerbjerg Forest on Thursday. The royal, 52, donned a camo green monochrome look to explore one of the forest's many restored bogs and five kilometers of restored streams in Lejre, Denmark. The mother-of-two appeared in good spirits as she kept warm and dry in a waterproof jacket and matching trousers, a purple beanie, and light green gloves.

The queen wore minimal make-up and let her brunette locks fall naturally around her shoulders. During the official event, Mary met with several members of staff in the forest to celebrate the restoration work they have carried out before listening to talks given by those who had worked on the project. The royal then officially opened the trail, as she cut a vine 'rope' with a large pair of secateurs together with the chairman of Handicap Council, Bjarne Ego Jargensen and student Oliver Krammer Christensen .

Later on, she was photographed walking along the wooden forest path that snaked through the trees, while accompanied by the duo, before she enjoyed some refreshments. The Danish royal took advantage of the hot drinks on offer and warmed herself up in a tent before treating herself to a slice of cake as she chatted with other visitors. Queen Mary of Denmark, 52, showed off her love of nature as she visited the Danish Nature Foundation in Lerbjerg Forest on Thursday.

Mary's dressed down and more rugged outfit is in stark contrast to her dazzling look earlier this month. Queen Mary looked striking in a magnificent magnolia and gold gown earlier this month as she hosted The Royal Couple's New Year's Reception. She put on a dazzling display as she arrived at Christian VII's Palace in Amalienborg alongside her husband, King Frederik, 56, for the engagement. The mother-of-two looked angelic in a full length gold brocade dress with full sleeves and a high collar.

The regal looking gown, designed by Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman, was previously worn by Mary at an engagement last year - when the queen took a state visit to Greenland alongside her husband. Mary was pictured smiling sweetly as she stepped out in the stunning frock, polishing off the ensemble with a pair of crisp white gloves and a baby blue sash going across her chest. She donned a subtle but classic makeup look with a soft base, rose pink lip and a glamorous smoky eye.

The royal wore her thick chocolate tresses in a stylish up do with her stylish fringe framing her face. The royal donned a camo green monochrome look to explore one of the forest's many restored bogs and 5 kilometers of restored streams in Lejre, Denmark. After opening the forest boardwalk by cutting through a vine 'rope', Mary warmed herself up with a hot drink and a cake inside a tent. The mother-of-two looked looked in good spirits as she kept warm and dry in a waterproof jacket and matching trousers, a purple beanie and light green gloves.

Mary met with several members of staff in the forest to celebrate the restoration work they have been doing and appeared to be enjoying herself. Later on she made sure to walk alongside the duo through along the wooden forest path that snaked through the trees before enjoying some refreshments. Accessorisng the look, she styled a pair of pearl drop earrings which perfectly complimented the subtle glow streaming from the gold embroidery on her dress.

Meanwhile, Frederik look dapper in full military regalia, sporting a full black suit, gold epaulettes and a sky blue sash in the same shade as that worn by his wife. He looked every inch the handsome king, sporting his usual subtle beard and short cropped grey hair. The couple - who share Prince Christian of Denmark, 19, and Princess Isabella, 17 - grinned from ear to ear as they were photographed strolling through Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.