When the Swedish royals host a gala dinner, the parade of vintage fashion and jewelry is highly anticipated.
This time was no different. The Royal Palace in Stockholm once again sparkled with centuries-old tiaras, handcrafted embroidery and gowns that tell their own story, all during the banquet honoring Iceland’s president, Halla Tómasdóttir.
Swedish royalty’s style at honor banquet
Princess Madeleine
Although the evening was laden with protocol, there was room for surprises. Princess Madeleine, who is not usually at such events, appeared like something out of a fairy tale.
She wore a deep fuchsia dress by Angel Sanchez, the same one she wore to the 2019 Nobel Awards, but managed to make it look brand new.
The strapless neckline was deceiving to the eye, because it actually had a sheer tulle base that supported the entire structure.
But what really got people talking was the tiara. Madeleine wore for the first time the ruby piece that belonged to Queen Margaret of Connaught, a gift from King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom.
It is a rarely seen jewel, with a family history that passed through several hands until it reached the royal jeweler. Queen Silvia had worn it on a few occasions. Now it was her daughter’s turn.
Princess Victoria
Victoria, for her part, chose a totally different style. She wore a floral dress by Frida Jonsvens, with short sleeves and embroidered tulle neckline, very tight to the body at the top and with a wide skirt that ended in a train.
If the dress was a garden, the tiara was an icy touch. She opted for the Aquamarine Kokoshnik, a piece with aquamarines and diamonds reminiscent of Russian headdresses. It belongs to Princess Margaretha, sister of the king, but available to other ladies of the family.
Queen Silvia
Queen Silvia was not far behind, although she had to adapt her styling. Still recovering from a foot operation, she walked with the help of a crutch and combined her pink sequined dress with sneakers.
On her head she wore the imposing nine-pointed tiara, a historic jewel given by King Oscar II to his wife, Sophia of Nassau.
She accompanied the ensemble with a chaton necklace, pink topaz earrings and a matching brooch.
The topaz set was an imperial gift, from the wedding of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna to the Duke of Saxe-Weimar in 1804.