Queen Margrethe of Denmark hosted a gala dinner at Christian VII's Palace, Amalienborg in honour of King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were present at the dinner. King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway are making a 2-day official visit to Denmark.
After the end of the celebratory dinner, King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary boarded the royal yacht The Norge and The Dannebrog and travelled to Aarhus.
MAX MARA Gabriel jacquard gown
The Queens dresses are fantastic! Happy dresses and lots of fabric, colors are amazing! A
ReplyDeleteThe King and Queen are such a charming couple and hope they are together many more years. Queen Sonia is so elegant and look at those gorgeous emeralds! Not a fan of Queen M’s gown as it looks like a bedspread. Mary looks wonderful and the color looks good on her. Usually I don’t care for dropped waists but she makes it work. Her earrings are gorgeous and would love a close up of them.
ReplyDeleteFor her 80th birthday in May 2017, Queen Sonja wore the same gown for the gala dinner.
DeleteAlso Princess Mary attended the dinner in 2017 and she wore the same gown that she is wearing on this occasion.
Maybe there are some other re-wares amongst the group.
Bravo ladies for your interest in sustainable fashion.
Wow. That’s a dress with attitude for Queen Margrethe. She reminds me —-in a nice way—- of the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland. Queen Sonja’s dress is less spectacular and I’m disappointed by the insipid colour of CP Mary’s dress. It would be lovely in a stronger colour. Sorry not to see Princess Benedikte at this event
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Me too. Maybe she was there but photos haven't come through yet (I hope).
DeleteI like Margrethe´s look the best. Fresh and attractive, very summery and perfect for the sash.
ReplyDeleteSonja in acid green is not so good, also I really don´t like the dropped waist.
I dislike Mary´s dress for the same reasons (bad colour + dropped waist), but I have to give her that she looks heaps better than the model and managed to turn this shapeless sack into something rather polished. The fabric belt was a good call. Also, adding like 8cm in length brought down the hemline to floor length in the front and turned the already longer hem in the back into a tiny train. Very successful alteration. It takes some vision to see potential in a dress, and the fabric is indeed very nice. But overall, I still dislike the colour and the dropped waist.
I agree with your comment on all dresses.
DeleteHoly moly, those emeralds are breathtaking! Maibe
ReplyDeleteBoth queens looks fabulous! QM is wearing my favorite diamond pearl tiara--the Pearl Poiret--and I do like her dress. Red and white is perfect for the Queen of Denmark--and perfect for her. QS is dripping in gorgeous emeralds in one of her favorite gowns. Love, love, love how Mary has restyled her gown. I never liked the neckline on the original gown as I felt it made the gown look too heavy. While I will never be a fan of the color I think the alteration really helped the dress overall and Mary looks fabulous! The King and Frederik look so handsome in their white tie attire.
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Wow, Queen Margarethe's gown is rather stunning with its brilliant bold red + white patterning. Good on her for not being afraid to stand out + to show that colour belongs to everyone, not just the youth. Likewise Queen Sonja’s lime green gown, is quite a glowing colour. Whilst I personally would shy away from either colours + I’m not keen on the style of Sonja’s, I must say that they both look wonderful. Crown Princess Mary always has a special spot in my heart as we hail from the same country. It’s hard to imagine a gal from Tasmania, Australia, would end up as a Crown Princess, soon to be Crown Queen of Denmark. Mary has excelled in assimilating to an entirely new country, culture, breaking down language barriers, fully embracing the lifestyles of the Danes. A mammoth achievement to learn its history + the Danish Royal history + its traditions + protocol. It exemplifies how much Crown Prince Frederick + Mary truly do love one another, as he has supported her transition over the years. I love her gown, I like dropped waist designs, a nod of the ‘90s. It’s hard to tell if her gown is a deeper or paler shade of musk, I’m hoping deeper. Nonetheless she looks beautiful. It’s nice to see Q.Margarethe is comfortable using her walking stick + I trust her back is improving. King Harold has done well to manage + manoeuvre about with his crutches. Frederick always looks handsome. Overall, I hope it was an enjoyable banquet that achieved the purpose it set out for. I do enjoy any news regarding Royalty, it must be the whimsical inner child in me … lol
ReplyDeleteIt´s sad to see Harald so frail, I must say. Unfortunately, he actually didn´t manoeuvre so well and fell while approaching to greet the queen earlier that day.
DeleteYes, anon 03:41. You have every reason to be proud of your little princess from down under. Please keep your “whimsical inner child” alive and well. It’s good for you.
DeleteBut why not get a nickname so that we know when it’s you cheering for Princess Mary.
Must say, that comment could stand an abridged version. BTW, I thought Queen M's gown looked like a bedspread, and Mary's gown was a horrible colour. Queen Sonja looked lovely in her spring coloured gown and jewels.
DeleteMen's ties (also hanging neck medals) and women's tiaras, grrr. Why is Sonja's tiara not on straight. She or her tiara-placer should have noticed how off-kilter it is. I love Mary's look, her hairdo is very nice. |Melanie|
ReplyDeleteTop marks to Q. Margrethe…love this dress and happy to see her recovered from the back surgery!! Q. Sonja and CP Mary aren’t wearing their best outfits but all in all, a beautiful event for the whole group.
ReplyDeleteCrown Prince Frederik always ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
ReplyDeleteCrown Prince Frederic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
ReplyDeleteNon mi piace nessuno dei vestiti delle dame, soprattutto quello di Mary che non andava modificato perché l’originale mi sembra più interessante. Il colore è delicato avrei scelto altri gioielli per illuminare l’outfit.
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Mon regard s'est tout de suite porté sur la robe de la reine Margrethe dont le style et les couleurs la flattent tout en apportant une touche estivale ; quant à la reine Sonja, sa robe vert-anis déjà portée ne s'accorde pas du tout avec ses magnifiques émeraudes. Désolée mais la princesse Mary nous a habitués à mieux ; en effet, la taille basse de sa robe ne l'avantage pas mais peut-être qu'une couleur plus vive aurait amélioré son look ; j'adore ses boucles d'oreilles sur lesquelles je crois voir des diamants et rubis !
ReplyDeleteAgree chère Tulipe33 on the colour of Princess Mary's gown.
DeleteA stronger, gayer colour could make a difference.
Don't like the dresses of the older queens. The colors are too loud.
ReplyDeleteI like CP Mary dress. It looks better on her than on the model. Maybe the color is a bit too pale, but she can make it work.
Queen M. is her fabulous ever lasting girl self and thank you for the square neckline. I like the dropped waist, it allows for both: showcase a thin waist without blowing up the hips under it, but at the same time allowing for a full skirt. - I think Mary's dress has a certain shimmer which is less then sparkle but works, together with the fabric structure, better in life than in photos and for this quality, this nude colour is a good background.
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Not impressed with any of the prom dresses, but to me QM looks the best. CPM dress looks like underwear to me and this is not the best hairstyle for her. QS, who I admire for her daytime attire, always disappoints me in a way when she wears prom attire: the color and volume of her prom dresses are a bit too much for me (especially when compared to her pared-down, but fashion-forward attire during the day).
ReplyDeleteQueen Margrethe, lverwhelming in a beautifull dress, great sense of style!,
ReplyDeleteQueen Sonja, modest in a repeat, not so nice colour, nor model.
Pr. Mary: this is a strange colour, as so far it Ãs a colour.
Mabel
Wow, what a marvelous dress Queen Margarethe wears !!
ReplyDeleteWow! Queen Margarethe´s dress is magnificent. Shape, fabric and the pink waistband. Those pearls are magnificent. Queen Sonia's dress har a beautiful lime color but is a tiny bit too frilly for my taste. I don't like the skin color on CP Mary's dress. The whole outfit gives a naked vibe.
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Could it be that Princess Mary is being polite and going ‘low-key’ with her robe to allow Queen Margrethe and Queen Sonja to be the stars of the evening?
Delete«Could it be that Princess Mary is being polite…» - who comes up with these stupid ideas and remarks? A dropped waist does not look good on anyone! The design and the colour of the dress is so unbecoming on Mary. And her cheap tiara does not even sparkle (they don’t for DKK 80.000).
DeleteKudos to the Queens of Denmark and Norway for showing us real jewels and some Royal glamour!
@Anon 22:30
DeleteCould you be the same anonymous who recently wrote about the Princess of Wales’s “STUPID” hair?
Now there is an anonymous blogger talking about “STUPID” ideas and remarks.
Smells like the same blogger to me.
to 22:30
DeleteThere really exists protocol and also decent manners/customs which should be obeyed.They are followed even in some non-royal circles.(even in republics, there of course without diadems). It doesn't matter if a (foreign?) commoner thinks such thing is stupid. And the protocol and customs vary from one country to another.
About the diadems: QS wears the most important diadem of Norway, QM wears her 2nd diadem as also does CPM. Hosts should always let the guests shine.
Margot
Queen Margareth is really good looking but not her daughter-in-law. Boooring dress.
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You know, I wish there was a subsection with NewMyRoyals (good morning Helen) concentrating on the table decoration/s, floral arrangements, dinner services, cutlery, glass ware, general settings and atmosphere of a gala dinner.
ReplyDeleteEach royal house has its style, customs and riches that they bring out for these occasions. Would be nice to feast our eyes on them from time to time.
Deadeggs, you are right! Never thought about that, it will be great to learn more about those dinners, i would to learn about the protocol and when all this fanfare started.
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You and me both! A royal table settings blog would have my instant attention. It seems like jewels for the table to me and I’m there for all of it. Anya
DeleteThose kind of things also fascinate me the most - especially the china settings from past decades of history, and the menu details and wine selections particular to the occasion being celebrated. I always search for those details but most often can't find them. The UK and the USA put special thought behind these kind of selections at their state dinners and quite freely publish the details and photos of the settings, decor and dishes/plates of food, but few other countries or monarchies do.
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Deadeggs, you're not alone, I am also intrigued by the settings etc.... and all that entails.
DeleteMy longing is to see the flower arrangements, the china and glassware.
DeleteAnd why not, the menu.
Damn, I can't see and measure Mary's heels but her gown looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteDainty hairstyle and make-up.
Now, this is QM at her best yet again. The colours are those of the Danish flag (plus, there might be a hint of pink in it as well). I am, however, a little disappointed by CPss Mary this time. The colour of the dress is quite expressionless, and - although I love the tiara and the other jewels that go with it - seeing her the second time in a row in her Edwardian Spinell Tiara is a bit boring. Also the drastically dropped waist doesn't seem to work here. I've never been overly fond of that lime green gown of QS, but her Emerald Parure is of course stunning. Too bad we don't see Pss Marie and Prince Joachim and Pss Benedikte on this occasion. The family has downscaled tremendously.
ReplyDeleteForgot to add that Mary's neckline has been altered from a round form going quite high up to the significantly deeper v-neck now. She does these sorts of alterations a lot to make her re-wears look differently.
DeleteIt’s always great to see Q. Sonya’s spectacular emeralds although I think they fight with this exuberant, lacy, and vibrant dress. Q. M’s dress is a wonderful shape for her and she wears it with such elegance and grace. I like her tiara but the rest of the jewels look somewhat random - large pearl choker necklace, dangling gem and pearl earrings, and a thinner chain necklace? I really want to like CPMary’s dress but the colour is just too close to her skin tone to be flattering. She has many choices that are better than this. (V.M.)
ReplyDeleteHave just seen on another royal site the menu for the dinner given by Queen Margrethe for the King and Queen of Norway.
ReplyDeleteIt shows three courses.
1: Lobster in wine jelly.
2: Fawn (a young deer in its first year) with new season’s vegetables from the palace garden.
3: A summer cake with Danish strawberries.
No mention of wines.
Sounds delicious.
DeleteDoes that site give any menu details of the Amman wedding of CP Hussein? I wanted to know what was served there, but couldn't find anything online at the time.
- Anon 9:13
Ce menu du dîner a l'air appêtissant à part le faon -quand je lis un jeune cerf dans sa première année- ?? Qu'est-ce que les fraises danoises ont de particulier ? Peut-être que des vins français ont été servis ; j'aurais été agréablement surprise de lire des noms de vins de ma région à savoir le Médoc, le Blayais et les Graves ; j'oubliais les Sauternes ; avec les fraises, cela aurait été un délice (Gironde) !!
DeleteSounds very appetizing. Thank you for sharing.
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DeleteI found the information about the Danish menu whilst surfing around on royal sites.
Have never seen anything about the menu for the recent Jordanien wedding.......... pity.
The menu for the Danish gala dinner seems very modest to me.
Fifty years ago or more, the menus for these occasions would probably feature at least 10 courses.
Thanks to @Tulipe33 for her recommendations for the wines (all French, of course).
Mary always colors the lips outside the lines. It doesn't look good up close. Wonder how it must look to the people talking to her.
ReplyDeleteSonjas dress is a bespoken Peter Dundas. It was made for her for their 80 year birthday celebration. I see bad comments about the colour. Got a good laugh no one said anything bad when Queen Elizabeth used screaming colour's.
ReplyDeleteOnly that QE II never used to wear bold colours for state banquets. Her evening attire always was kept in calm colours, mainly white in the last two decades or so of her reign.
Delete@Anon 19:18. Thanks for the information on Peter Dundas.
DeleteHe’s a youngish (54 years old) designer who was born in Norway. Again a rags to riches story. As a young kid he remodeled clothes that he’d found in charity shops.
Progressed on to work and train with top French fashion names. Now he is working for international clients which include Sonja, the Queen of Norway.
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DeleteYes, those had been either private dinners or similar events. I'd been talking of state banquets, very official white tie occasions. And no need to laugh in my face, anon 17:10. Play it nicely, please.
DeleteSeriously DSC the first 2 photos shared are from state banquets. Take a rest.
DeleteEveryone looked fantastic, And I mean everyone. css
ReplyDeleteWow. I love CPM’s whole look. My favourite. Like the colour, it’s soft and flattering, hair is elegant and feminine to match the colour of the dress and makeup is classic.
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