Overview
- The New Year's Day banquet at Christian VII's Palace gathered senior royals and top officials, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Princess Benedikte, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie.
- This was the couple's second New Year gala since Queen Margrethe II abdicated in 2024 after more than five decades hosting the event.
- Queen Mary wore pieces from the Danish Crown Diamond Parure with the Collar and Star of the Order of the Elephant, and King Frederik appeared in full dress uniform.
- Crown Prince Christian attended, while 14-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine did not receive invitations because the event was for adults.
- Further New Year receptions are scheduled later this week, including a Jan. 5 event, and recent DR polling reported by media shows high approval for Frederik, Mary and Margrethe.