01 January 2024
The New Year's Even Banquet is the most prestiges gala dinner taking place each year. This is when Queen Margrethe and the royal family welcome a new year with all it takes. Gowns, their finest jewellery, an overwhelming dinner.
The banquet is followed by two New Year's receptions on January 3rd and 4th.
Princess Benedikte arrived first then followed by Prince Joachim and Princess Marie. Then Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary arrived in pouring rain and wind. Last but not least, the Queen. The evenings hostess. This will be her last as reigning Queen.
The Danish Government, Charman of Folketinget and representatives from the public and court were invited to take part in the dinner.
The Crown Prince Couple arriving to Amalienborg to attend the New Year's Even Banquet - the last time as Crown Prince and Crown Princess
If I had to choose one dress that stands as a symbol of Mary, then I would by no doubts, be her bespoke burgundy velvet gown created by Danish tailor Birgit Hallstein. Mary first wore it when pregnant with Princess Isabella in 2007. In 2012, the gown was altered to what we see today. Somehow, it has become a tradition for her to wear the gown at the New Year's Eve Banquet.
She embraced the style by wearing her beloved Ruby Parure inherited from Queen Ingrid - the belated great-grandmother of Crown Prince Frederik. She both wore the tiara, earrings, brooch and hairpins. These hairpins were created when the parure were altered around 2012. A ring was also attended to the parure.
Her silver clutch is a reuse from J. Furmani and the elegant black satin pointed pumps are old goodies from Gianvito Rossi. I always loved the shape of Rossi's shoes. Impressive craftsmanship!
SHOP THE LOOK
Gown ● Bespoke Birgit Hallstein, here
Tiara ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure
Hairpieces ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure
Earrings ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure
Brooch ● Queen Ingrid's Ruby Parure
Ring ● Custom-made by Dulong Fine Jewelry
Clutch ● J. Furmani, here
Shoes ● Gianvito Rossi, here
Happy new year Henriette!
ReplyDeleteI don't remember Mary with these shoes: are you sure they are old?
Happy New Year to you too!
DeletePretty sure she wore them in her interview with Berlingske in 2016 :)