Hats off! Princess Mary steps out in her favourite purple pillbox... appearing to take style inspiration from the late Jackie Kennedy at exhibition opening

  • Crown Princess Mary sported the bejeweled hat in Aarhus on Tuesday 
  • She opened the 'Jewel Box' exhibition, which featured 1,000 Danish pieces 
  • Mary also donned a matching tweed skirt and jacket combination
  • She paired the outfit with purple gloves and pumps for burst of colour

By Anneta Konstantinides For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 23:47 EST, 7 February 2017 | Updated: 23:47 EST, 7 February 2017

Crown Princess Mary donned one of her favourite pillbox hats for the opening of a museum exhibition in Denmark on Tuesday. 

The Australian-born royal dusted off her gorgeous royal purple hat, which features a stunning jewel off to one side, in Aarhus. 

Princess Mary was opening the 'Jewel Box' exhibition at the Old Town Museum, which features 1,000 Danish silver and gold pieces from the 20th century.

Crown Princess Mary donned one of her favorite pillbox hats for the opening of the 'Jewel Box' exhibition at the Old Town Museum in Aarhus, Denmark on Tuesday 

Crown Princess Mary donned one of her favorite pillbox hats for the opening of the 'Jewel Box' exhibition at the Old Town Museum in Aarhus, Denmark on Tuesday 

The Australian-born royal could be seen admiring the glittering pieces on display as she took a tour of the collection 

The Australian-born royal could be seen admiring the glittering pieces on display as she took a tour of the collection 

The mother-of-four, who turned 45 just days ago, sported a classic look for the occasion with a matching tweed jacket and skirt.

It was a combination that was reminiscent of the suits preferred by former First Lady Jackie Kennedy, who became well known for her glamorous gloves and hats.

Princess Mary paired her outfit with bare legs and mauve pumps. 

The mother-of-four, who turned 45 just days ago, sported a classic look for the occasion with a matching tweed jacket and skirt

The mother-of-four, who turned 45 just days ago, sported a classic look for the occasion with a matching tweed jacket and skirt

She gave the look a splash of colour with a pair of purple gloves that perfectly matched her pillbox hat. 

Mary also wrapped up in a black scarf to keep warm as she greeted fans who lined up to see her outside the exhibit. 

Before stepping inside, the beloved royal accepted a bouquet of flowers from a sweet girl who also shook her hand.   

The purple pillbox hat is a favorite of Princess Mary's, who also sported it at the start of Dutch state visit to Denmark in March 2015 alongside her husband Crown Prince Frederik 

The purple pillbox hat is a favorite of Princess Mary's, who also sported it at the start of Dutch state visit to Denmark in March 2015 alongside her husband Crown Prince Frederik 

The hat is reminiscent of former first lady Jackie Kennedy, who often paired her classic Chanel suits with pillbox hats and glamorous elbow length-gloves
Mary also sported the hat at the opening of the parliament at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen in October 2014

The hat - which Mary also wore in 2014 - is reminiscent of former first lady Jackie Kennedy, who often paired her classic Chanel suits with pillbox hats and glamorous elbow length-gloves

Mary has been keeping busy in the new year, most recently presenting the 2017 Danish Cancer Society's Honorary Award

Mary has been keeping busy in the new year, most recently presenting the 2017 Danish Cancer Society's Honorary Award

The princess was then given a tour of the jewels, animatedly pointing at the glittering pieces as she admired the collection. 

Pieces selected for the Jewel Box exhibit were meant to provide a picture of the trends that influenced Danish jewellers in the 20th century. 

Mary has been keeping busy in the new year, most recently presenting the 2017 Danish Cancer Society's Honorary Award. 

The princess presented the award to Inge Marie Svane, the chief physician at the Herlev Hospital and Professor at Copenhagen University. 

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