Back to black! Princess Mary opts for ebony off-the-shoulder ensemble as she presents cancer research award just a day before her 45th birthday

  • Crown Princess Mary presented an award for World Cancer Day
  • The Danish Cancer Society's Honorary Award was presented to Inge Marie Svane
  • The award recognised her work in cancer immune therapy
  • Princess Mary wore an on-trend black ensemble for the event
  • Her appearance came one day before the Danish royal's 45th birthday

By Lauren Grounsell For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 21:17 EST, 5 February 2017 | Updated: 21:17 EST, 5 February 2017

On the day before her 45th birthday, Crown Princess Mary was focused on helping others.

The Australian-born royal showed her support for people living with cancer by presenting an award to a leading physician.

The mother-of-four took to the stage at the 2017 Danish Cancer Society's Honorary Award event, where she presented the award to Inge Marie Svane.

Crown Princess Mary presented an award on World Cancer Day to Professor Inge Marie Svane

Prof Svane is a chief physician at the Herlev Hospital and Professor at Copenhagen University.

She was presented the award for her outstanding contribution to the fight against cancer through her work in cancer immune therapy.

Her area of research was working to enhance cancer patients' immune systems based on their individual immune capabilities.

Inge Marie Svane (centre) was recognised for her research working to enhance cancer patients' immune systems

Princess Mary presented the award dressed in an all-black ensemble.

The 45-year-old, who celebrated her birthday on February 5, wore an on-trend off-the-shoulder black top with bell sleeves.

She paired the piece with tailored black pants and a chunky silver pendant worn around her neck.

The event came one day before Mary's birthday, with the Danish royal turning 45 on February 5.

The event came after Princess Mary attended Copengahen Fashion Week in another all-black ensemble

The fashionable event showcased pieces created for the Designer's Nest Award (pictured)

Earlier that week, Princess Mary appeared in another all-black ensemble at Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Mary stunned in a jewel-embellished black coat, cigarette pants and white jumper at the event held in City Hall, Denmark.

The mother-of-four added a high-end feel to her look by offsetting it with a pair of Valentino rockstud heels.  

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