Queen Mary of Denmark has marked a special moment by presiding alongside King Frederik X at her first state banquet following her proclamation in January.
Christiansborg Palace was the setting for the banquet in honor of Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband, Björn Skúlason, who are on an official visit to the country.
For this important occasion, Mary not only stood out for her innate elegance, but also for her faithful commitment to sustainable fashion.
Queen Mary’s Style at Her First State Banquet
Mary dazzled with an outfit that is a clear example of her ingenuity to reuse and remodel garments from her own closet.
The queen opted for a dress that was created from the combination of a navy blue sequined top, designed by Jesper Høvring, and a midnight blue satin skirt with tiered ruffles, signed by Oscar de la Renta.
Both pieces had already been worn at previous events, but together, they formed a completely new and flattering ensemble.
The sequined top has a story behind it. Mary debuted it in 2014 when she was awarded the Bambi Award in Germany.
Since then, she has known how to put it to different uses, combining it on other occasions with a velvet skirt.
For its part, the Oscar de la Renta skirt is even more of a veteran in her closet, as the queen first wore it in 2005. Over the years, she has combined it with different pieces, from silk tops to guipure bodices, showing its versatility.
Mary wears the Poire tiara and chaton necklace
However, the real sparkle of the night didn’t just come from her dress. Mary debuted the Danish royal family’s chaton necklace, a historic piece of jewelry known as Rivère for the sequence of 31 large solitaire diamonds that comprise it.
This piece has a deep symbolic value, as it was inherited by Louise of Sweden, who introduced it into the Danish royal treasury after marrying Frederick VIII.
In addition, the earrings she chose to complement her look also originate from this same royal family, adding a touch of tradition to her already stunning ensemble.
As for the tiara, Mary opted for the iconic Poire tiara, a jewel reserved exclusively for the queens of Denmark.
This spectacular piece dates back to the 19th century and was designed for Princess Louise of Prussia. Since then, it has passed from generation to generation, being worn by Queen Margrethe II and, now, by Mary, who has inherited along with it the rest of the pearl and diamond jewelry set that accompanies it.