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November 8, 2018

Royal gives sneakers their fashion due by pairing them with dress in Rome

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GMA Logo By Katie Kindelan

Sneakers are having a fashion moment.

The fashion item normally associated with athleisure and athletic wear got a royal makeover thanks to Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.

The royal swapped her traditional high heels for a pair of white sneakers while visiting sights in Rome this week with her husband, Crown Prince Frederik.

PHOTO: The Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visit the ruins of one of Rome's largest public baths, Nov 6, 2018.
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The Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visit the ruins of one of Rome's largest public baths, Nov 6, 2018.

The sneakers worn by Princess Mary appeared to be Nike Air VaporMax shoes, which retail for more than $200. She paired the sneakers with a custom-made dress by Danish designer Mark Kenly Domino.

PHOTO: The Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visit the ruins of one of Rome's largest public baths, Nov 6, 2018.
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The shoes worn by Crown Princess Mary of Denmark during her visit to the ruins of one of Rome's largest public baths, Nov 6, 2018.
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White sneakers had another brush with royalty this week actress Emma Thompson wore a white pair to Buckingham Palace to receive her damehood.

PHOTO: Emma Thompson poses with her medal and insignia after she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, Nov. 7, 2018.
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Emma Thompson poses with her medal and insignia after she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, Nov. 7, 2018.

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Prince William conducted the ceremony in which Thompson was named a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).

Congratulations to Dame Emma Thompson! Today at Buckingham Palace, the actor received her Damehood from The Duke for services to Drama. pic.twitter.com/1gSfaawBii

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 7, 2018

The "Love Actually" star paired her more casual footwear with a dark blue suit and a Fawcett Society "Equal Pay" pin on her lapel.

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