The new year has begun with a series of gala events for the Danish royal household, and Queen Mary has stood out at each of them with her impeccable style.
Since the beginning of January, Frederik X and Mary have participated in three gala events, and her latest appearance, at the reception at Christiansborg Palace, was especially notable.
Queen Mary’s style at New Year’s reception for high ranking Military
Mary of Denmark dazzled in a custom gown designed by Julie Fagerholt.
Specifically, the top of the dress was composed of gray silk with long sleeves, while the skirt featured a floral pattern in a slightly darker shade.
This garment had already been chosen by Mary at the same events the previous year, and on this occasion, due to the cold, she paired it with a cape for the exterior.
Without a tiara, but with elegance, Mary complemented her outfit with historic Trust jewelry.
To decorate the cut-out neckline of her blouse, she used one of two shoulder brooches from the Trust jewelry box.
These diamond-studded square brooches, set in silver and gold, date back to 1840 and originally belonged to Queen Josephine of Sweden, who inherited them from her sister, Empress Amelia of Brazil.
Although they were traditionally worn on the shoulders, Mary chose to place them at the neckline, giving it a distinctive touch.
She also chose Crown Princess Caroline Matilda’s diamond earrings, versatile pieces that can be taken apart to lengthen their length.
On this occasion, Mary added a cross to the earrings to extend her design.
Protocol demanded that, like Frederik X, Mary wear white gloves, the medal of the King’s Family Order, the blue ribbon of the Order of the Elephant and the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog.
The royal couple’s arrival at Christiansborg Palace was majestic, traveling in King Christian VIII’s historic carriage, adorned with 24-karat gold leaf and built in 1840.
This carriage, normally used for the New Year’s Eve reception, is kept at the Royal Stables for the rest of the year.
With this event, the traditional welcoming of the new year in Denmark came to an end, in which antique jewelry and long dresses could be appreciated, highlighting the elegance and heritage of the Danish royal house.