Queen Mary's breezy linen trousers and white T-shirt is about as simple as styling gets - and it's perfect for sunny days ahead

Since touching down in Australia for her and King Frederik’s royal visit, Queen Mary of Denmark has really been embracing sunshine-ready outfits. One of my favourite looks of hers so far is the simplest and consists of pastel blue linen trousers, a white T-shirt and a lightweight blazer.

All of these items could be found in many people’s spring capsule wardrobes and this combination is so versatile for warmer days ahead. Mary wore this ensemble when the couple went to Melbourne Cricket Ground and it was clearly incredibly comfortable as she didn’t change when she had a go at kicking an Australian Rules football.

Linen trousers are always popular for spring/summer but we often see neutral beige or white designs and the Queen’s blue pair was something a little different.

Recreate Queen Mary's Outfit

Blue and white go hand in hand as a colour pairing and if you treat blue trousers as you would jeans, you’ll find they’re actually remarkably easy to style. Hers were high-waisted and had an ultra-wide leg shape which accentuated the gorgeous softness of the fabric.

Flowy trousers are a brilliant option for warm weather, especially if they’re made from a breathable natural material like linen or cotton. These fabrics also balance out the tailored crispness of trousers and make them more suitable for day-to-day wear with casual items.

Her Majesty tucked in a plain white T-shirt with a crew neckline and it doesn’t come much more classic than this. Even the royals rely on wardrobe basics and her fitted tee created a smooth silhouette and was slightly more polished.

To dress an outfit like hers down you could go for an oversized T-shirt loosely tucked in. Queen Mary added a white blazer over the top and she left it unfastened. This meant she had more freedom of movement and it also gave more of a glimpse at her outfit underneath.

As she was showcasing her Aussie Rules skills, the Queen - who was born and raised in Australia herself - opted for practical adidas football boots. White trainers or sandals would be lovely alternatives too and she completed her ensemble with black sunglasses.

Queen Mary’s linen trousers and the T-shirt are wearable building blocks for an outfit and you can mix and match so many different pieces with them, from trench coats to colourful bags. Earlier on in her and Frederik’s Australian trip, Her Majesty had worn a very similar outfit - this time with a pastel pink linen blazer and silk wide-leg trousers.

The silhouettes were equally gorgeous, though I still prefer her outfit at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as it seems even more understated and achievable for those of us seeking out inspiration for spring/summer styling. The royal couple are in Australia for six days and on 18th March they’re set to fly to Hobart in Tasmania to conclude the tour.

Tasmania is where Queen Mary grew up and where her father still lives. It’s likely that she will want to spend time with him before returning to Denmark and the Australia tour is her first since she and Frederik became King and Queen. When the weather finally warms up in Europe, we might see her re-wearing her breezy linen trousers and T-shirt as she’s on to a winner with them.