Queen Mary of Denmark Revives Historic Tiara and Bracelet for Finnish State Banquet
The Danish queen wore jewelry from the royal archives, unseen for over 140 years, during a gala dinner in Helsinki celebrating Denmark-Finland relations.
- Queen Mary of Denmark attended a state banquet in Helsinki on March 4, hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb.
- The queen wore a gold tiara originally made for Queen Caroline Amalie in the 1820s, featuring gemstones collected during a royal trip to Italy.
- She paired the tiara with a bracelet gifted to Princess Vilhelmine Marie in 1828, crafted with semi-precious stones from Mount Vesuvius and engraved with a romantic inscription.
- Both pieces, part of Denmark's Royal Collection, had not been seen in public for over 140 years and are typically displayed at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen.
- The event highlighted the close historical and cultural ties between Denmark and Finland, marking the first state visit hosted by Finland's current president.