Mary went all-in on white and gold for the last New Year’s reception at Christiansborg, and the result was a pure visual spectacle.
The dress isn’t new; she had already worn it a year and a half ago in Greenland, but it works perfectly for an occasion like this.
It’s formal, yet has a wintery touch: long sleeves, a shirt collar, and a metallic gold brocade that adds just the right amount of shine without being overdone.
Given that Copenhagen’s streets were covered in snow this morning, the choice makes perfect sense. Mary literally dressed like a snow queen, and the effect was exactly that.
Furthermore, she arrived in a carriage with Frederick, escorted by the Cavalry Squadron of the Hussar Regiment of the Guard. But it wasn’t just any carriage; it was one built for King Christian VIII and covered in gold leaf.
The complete look included impeccably white gloves (strict protocol), a metallic clutch, sky-high stilettos, and a white coat she had previously worn to combat the cold. In fact, the entire style follows the sustainability trend that is becoming popular among royal houses.
But what truly stole the show was the bracelet on her right wrist. It is 175 years old and belongs to the Danish Royal Property Trust, a trust established by Christian VIII and Queen Louise to preserve valuable items within the royal family.
It is a historical piece that Christian VIII himself gave to his fiancée when they became engaged. We’re talking about a wide gold bracelet with eight square sections, each featuring a central pearl surrounded by 16 small diamonds, plus additional pearls separating the sections.
In total, it features 50 pearls and 128 diamonds. It is only taken out of the royal jewelry box for very special occasions. And this one clearly was.