Overview
- The Danish royal couple held three receptions, greeting Supreme Court judges and military officers at Amalienborg before welcoming mayors and regional council leaders and then receiving the diplomatic corps at Christiansborg.
- Female Supreme Court judges wore a specially tailored court dress for the first time, aligning with a tradition long observed by male colleagues.
- Male judges have used court dress since 1803, with the current form dating to 1852, underscoring the significance of the new attire for women at the court.
- Queen Mary chose midnight blue velvet daywear with heirloom Pearl Poire earrings, consistent with daytime levee protocol that does not call for tiaras, while King Frederik wore military uniform.
- At the New Year’s banquet, Queen Mary previously wore a champagne gown by Jesper Høvring paired with the Rose-Cut Diamond Bandeau Tiara, reflecting the distinct evening dress code.