Denmark’s royal couple: elegant appearance at the first New Year’s reception

Frederik The couple arrived at their hosting premiere in festive looks. Mary wore a bottle green, floor-length velvet robe with lace sleeves and chose a tiara and a silver clutch, Frederik came in a black uniform.

The banquet, which according to the Instagram post has taken place “with a few exceptions since the royal family entered Amalienborg in 1700,” attracted other members of the Danish royals. Pictures of the guests show Frederik and Mary’s son, Crown Prince Christian of Denmark (19), who also dressed up in a black tailcoat. Frederik’s mother Margrethe II (84) chose a robe in cobalt blue, her sister Princess Benedikte (80) appeared in an elegant dress in dark purple. Frederik’s brother Prince Joachim (55) and his wife Princess Marie (48) were also invited.

On the Elephant Order’s day of honor, the members all wore the order “in a chain of honor,” as explained in the Instagram post. “The Order of the Elephant, which dates back to the 15th century, is not only the most beautiful, but also the oldest Danish royal knightly order. It is known for its characteristic enameled elephant set with diamonds. The king also wears the chain of the Dannebrog Order.”

Frederik On New Year’s Eve, he addressed his people live from Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen at 6 p.m. and thanked them for their support since he took office on January 14, 2024.

“My first New Year’s speech. It won’t come back, but I will never forget it,” Frederik then wrote alongside a picture of the scenery on the royal couple’s official Instagram account. In the article, as in the speech before, he praised the support that he and his wife Mary have received since he took office. “They say ‘well begun is half done’. That may be an exaggeration, but Mary and I couldn’t have asked for a better start as royal couples.”