Archives for January 2021

Every year, the Danish royal family gathers in Copenhagen for the annual New Year’s levee and banquet at Christian VII’s Palace at Amalienborg. The celebration is one of the grandest events on the Danish royal calendar, as it is one of a handful of “collar days” for the Order of the Elephant. The ladies of the royal family pair grand jewels with the golden collar of the order, which you can learn more about here. Since the tradition won’t happen as usual today, thanks to the continuing pandemic restrictions, I’ve got a look back at the sparkle from years past. Diamonds, velvet, satin, and one very recognizable royal fur stole: here are the jewels and grandeur of New Year’s Day in Denmark!

January 2012: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark wears the Pearl Poire Tiara with the earrings and necklace from the Diamond Floral Suite that makes up part of Denmark’s crown jewel collection

January 2012: Crown Princess Mary of Denmark wears the Danish Ruby Parure Tiara, plus the earrings and hair combs from the set. She also pinned the brooch from the suite at her waist, suspending a silvery pearl drop from the jewel.

January 2013: Queen Margrethe wears the Naasut Tiara with its coordinating earrings, plus Queen Charlotte Amalie’s Pearl Necklace, which dates to the seventeenth century and is part of the crown jewel collection

January 2013: Crown Princess Mary wears the Danish Ruby Parure Tiara, plus the set’s earrings, necklace (with one pendant), bangle bracelet, and brooch (pinned at her waist)

January 2013: Princess Marie wears Princess Dagmar’s Floral Tiara with pearl button and drop earrings

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