Princess Mary's 'twinning' moment

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has reminded the world of why she is so adored, by happily posing for photos after turning up to an event wearing the same dress as friend and hostess and Baroness Nina Wedell-Wedellsborg.

The 45-year-old royal chose arrived at the Magasin du Nord Fashion Prize event in a gorgeous Britt Sisseck print dress that retails at AUD $700.

The women even presented the annual fashion award together. Image: Getty

When Princess Mary walked into the event she spotted her friend and both laughed, posing for photos together.

Each wore the dress differently, with the Crown Princess choosing a navy belt and Baroness Wedell-Wedellsborg choosing to wear it without a belt.

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Baroness Wedell-Wedellsborg, 43, is the Danish director of Sotherby's auction house in Denmark.

Designer Laerke Andersen was presented with the award at the fashion event winning a grant of AUD $101,000.

This is an annual event with the winner being selected by a panel of Danish and international experts.