New Year's Eve Reception

- Christiansborg

04 January 2024

This will be Queen Margrethe's very last New Year's Eve reception as ruling Queen of Denmark. More than 1,000 guests were invited to take part of her reception which took place at Christiansborg. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary also participated the reception (here).

Every year, Queen Margrethe host the prestiges New Year's Eve Banquet (here), then followed by three New Year's Eve receptions. Two of them were held on January 3rd (here).

At this very last reception, 150 representatives from national organizations and protections participated and the rest were officers from the Armed Forces and the National Emergency Management Agency as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd rank.

Not sure, I like her overall outfit but I adore several details about this look. Not just as a combo. Somehow, I think Mary's outfit is a bit messy. She has worn the stunning dusty pink Rachel Gilbert skirt and bespoke brown velvet Jesper Høvring jacket before in 2018 (here). Impressive design!

This time, Mary embraced the look with an ancient choker. She first wore it in 2004 for a gala dinner on occasion of an official state visit from Romina (here). Around 2003 it was for sale at Bruun Rasmussen. Maybe a gift from Crown Prince Frederik to his fiancé? Likely.

Mary also accessorized her elegant look with a Rebekka Notkin bangle and a diamond ring from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen.

As in 2018 when she wore the jacket and skirt, she also styled her outfit this year with her beloved soft pink satin Bottega Veneta clutch.

I was surprise when I realized that Mary was in fact wearing leopard pointed pumps from Gianvito Rossi! Wonderful match with the brown velvet jacket, but somehow I'm not crazy about the skirt/pumps combination. What do you think?

LOVE her hairdo!

SHOP THE LOOK

Jacket ● Bespoke by Jesper Høvring

Skirt ● Rachel Gilbert, here

Necklace ● Purchased at an Bruun Rasmussen auction

Bracelet ● Rebekka Notkin, here

Ring ● Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, here

Clutch ● Bottega Veneta, here

Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here

unidentified

earrings, bracelet

The second New Year reception

Thursday, January 4th

Kongehuset ● Royal & Fashion ● Frederik et Mary ● PPE Agency ● Tesouras & Tiaras

Once again Queen Margrethe and the Crown Prince couple were gathered at Christiansborg castle to celebrate the very last New Year reception. Representatives from major Danish organizations royal patrons were specially invited such as officers from the Armed Forces and the Emergency Agency of
1st, 2nd. and 3rd. rank. More than 900 guests were invited to the reception. Feel the atmosphere in the video below that also show the royal family members arriving to Christiansborg in Copenhagen. The Crown Princess has posted a few of her own photos from the reception, here. For sure I am not the only one loving these photos taken by the Crown Princess, right?

For many of you it is already old new what I am about to tell you. Nevertheless, you are going to hear it all one more time. Had a hard time finding pictures from the last reception. Did you have the same problem? I was dying to see what Mary was wearing. Now I know. She showed up wearing an all reused outfit, but in a brand new combination. One we have never seen before. Mary embraced a polished look by wearing a brown velvet jacket featuring a waist band, worn here, here & here. Never been identified. The jacket was beautifully matched with a reused skirt from Rachel Gilbert. Mary impressed the world wearing the skirt for the first time when she covered Vogue Australia in 2016, here. She had accessorized her outfit with large two-tone earrings from Jewlscph, a Orit Elhanati necklace in gold and a Cartier bracelet. Such as her old satin clutch from Bottega Veneta. Because of you I have now seen a picture of her shoes. Differently seems like they are from Gianvito Rossi, but I wonder whether they are patent or suede? Let me know what you think. That simple ponytail and natural make-up completed one good looking outfit with perfection.

Skirt // Rachel Gilbert Malaika Ball Skirt
Earrings // Jewlscph Capella

Necklace // Orit Elhanati The Abyss Necklace

Bracelet // Catier Love Bracelet

Clutch // Bottega Veneta Intrec Knot Clutch

Possible identifications

Shoes // Gianvito Rossi 105 Patent Leather Pumps

Shoes // Gianvito Rossi 105 Praline Suede Pumps

On the cover of Vogue Australia

I am in doubt that you clearly remember the wonderful pictures of the Crown Prince couple in Vogue Australia in December 2004, here. Twelve years later, the couple is on the cover of Vogue Australia (August 2016) once again. Yes, it is really happening. A few pictures and a short review have already been published by the magazine itself, here. Vogue Australia cover some of the most prominent stars every month, but the August issue is way more interesting for us than usual, because the Crown Princess of Denmark is on the cover and is interviewed. Vogue editor in chief, Edwina McCann and fashion director, Christine Cenetenera were invited to the royal couples home in Copenhagen to make the interview with the Crown Princess. She was interview about speaking for the voiceless, her role as a prominent world leader and her true passion for sustainable fashion. The pictures are taken by photographer Mario Testino, when he visited Denmark in May along with his team. He visited country also to celebrate his first exhibition in Denmark, here. The exhibition shows some of his most spectacular photographies also including pieces of the Danish royal couple. From what I have seen and heard, everything about this issue is incredible. The pictures shows an all relaxed couple in company with the children. We get a close up of the Crown Princess in some kind of royal blue dress/blouse and of course the cover featuring both husband and white all dressed up. The Crown Prince in a black suit and his wife in a brand new Alex Perry gown - identified by Heaven. I have gathered more informations about what the Crown Princess is wearing during the interview and we get to see some really incredible pieces.

The issue is available from July 11th.

Dress: Alex Perry Black Gown + Lucille Gown

Dress: Yeojin Bae Double Crepe Aimee Dress

Coat: KITX Light Crepe Wool Cream Wrap Coat

Skirt: Rachel Gilbert Malaika Ball Skirt

Blouse: Ginger & Smart Secret Vice Shirt
Shirt: Fonnesbech

Rings: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bands

Earrings: Diane von Furstenberg for H. Stern Jewelry Round Blue Topaz (similar)

Bracelet: Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Love Bracelet

Bracelet: Georg Jensen Torun Cuff

Shoes: By Malene Birger Cinca Sneakers