Danish New Year Courts: 2025 -


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I thought that the Floral Aigrette is Margrethe's personal property, it was gifted to her by her mother.

It's part of the family property trust that transfers from one monarch to another, but Ingrid did keep it until 1985. I do wonder whether Ingrid put it in the property trust in 1985, or whether Frederik IX arranged for Ingrid to hold on to it for as long as she wanted.

A very serious Christian at his first New Year Court needing a little guided hand on where to go when inside.

Couldn't they get a bigger car for QMII? She could hardly get out, the poor thing. Perhaps one of the larger cars was down, they have a reputation for being untimely unreliable.
She didn't look that well to me though. It's not like her to pace past the photographers. Half the country is down with flu, a cold or Corona at this time of year.

I'm sure the Regent Couple continue the old tradition of curtsying/bowing to their guests in respect of the democracy.
I think she might need a vehicle with higher seats because they tend to be easier for older people to step in and out of.
 
A very serious Christian at his first New Year Court needing a little guided hand on where to go when inside.

Couldn't they get a bigger car for QMII? She could hardly get out, the poor thing. Perhaps one of the larger cars was down, they have a reputation for being untimely unreliable.
She didn't look that well to me though. It's not like her to pace past the photographers. Half the country is down with flu, a cold or Corona at this time of year.

I'm sure the Regent Couple continue the old tradition of curtsying/bowing to their guests in respect of the democracy.
I assumed they used that car as the seat will have been higher, which in theory will be easier to access the vehicle?!?!
 
Couldn't they get a bigger car for QMII? She could hardly get out, the poor thing. Perhaps one of the larger cars was down, they have a reputation for being untimely unreliable.
She didn't look that well to me though. It's not like her to pace past the photographers. Half the country is down with flu, a cold or Corona at this time of year.

I'm sure the Regent Couple continue the old tradition of curtsying/bowing to their guests in respect of the democracy.
QMII has used the Bentley Bentayga for a few years now, I suspect she finds it easy to get in and out of given its height. The state Daimlers, larger and majestic as they may be, are not as high, and probably not as comfortable for QMII to get in and out of.
 
What way the second Collar the King was wearing? Don't think the one of Order of the Dannebrog
 
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Photos on Instagram of the royal house:
 
Gorgeous photos of the decor, table setting and the room...WOW!!


The DRF Instagram has posted a fantatsic reel showing many aspects of the evening. Have they ever shown this much of the banquet preparation before?
 
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QMII has used the Bentley Bentayga for a few years now, I suspect she finds it easy to get in and out of given its height. The state Daimlers, larger and majestic as they may be, are not as high, and probably not as comfortable for QMII to get in and out of.
High cars are indeed a delight to get in and out of. Especially from the passenger seat. It just looked to me like she had problems getting her legs out.
What way the second Collar the King was wearing? Don't think the one of Order of the Dannebrog
It is the Order of Dannebrog. King Frederik as the Monarch is also the master of the order - and he has the shoulders to carry two collars.
But the Order of the Elephant outranks it, so if you for whatever reason can't wear two collars, your wear the highest.
 
Queen Daisy looks fabulous.
Christian, formerly known to some posters as Lilleprinsen, is obviously getting in shape for his upcoming military journey.
Good lord, time flies by ...
 
I think Daisy would have struggled getting out the older cars - their seats are often set quite far back from the doors so one has to bend and lean forward and almost crawl out to the door (I'm making it sound much worse and dramatic than it is) so its no easy job for a woman who struggles with her knees and her back. I remember Juan Carlos being the only royal to travel at Grand Duke Jean's funeral in a Range Rover, again it seemed to be because it was easier for him in a higher car with his mobility issues.

Nice to see Daisy still using the floral tiara / aigrette whoever it is owned by, given how beloved it seems to be by Daisy I can't see Fred and Mary denying her use of it, at least when Mary isn't using it.

Fab to see Christian attending for the first time - I can remember his Christening so it is making me feel very very old!
 
Always a nice event. The family looks great

From the DRF

I am so use to the uniforms for the men I did a double take with Christian. He looks very good and did excellent for his first New years gala.
Frederik and Mary looked great they must be beaming with Christian

The DRF Instagram has posted a fantatsic reel showing many aspects of the evening. Have they ever shown this much of the banquet preparation before?

I think they have, maybe not for this event, but they are doing it more and more. Excellent to highlight the work behind the scenes.

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Huge gallery

Everyone looked fantastic!
 
I think they have, maybe not for this event, but they are doing it more and more. Excellent to highlight the work behind the scenes.

Large gallery
Yes...they've done it for other gala events but I don't recall seeing so much bts images for this particular event.
 
I like that Queen Mary wore the same outfit and state jewel (though I can't quite see the necklace? Did she not wear necklace?) at the New Year reception as she did for her first official portrait as Queen
 
I like that Queen Mary wore the same outfit and state jewel (though I can't quite see the necklace? Did she not wear necklace?) at the New Year reception as she did for her first official portrait as Queen
She's not wearing the necklace.
 
Always a nice event. The family looks great

From the DRF

I am so use to the uniforms for the men I did a double take with Christian. He looks very good and did excellent for his first New years gala.
Frederik and Mary looked great they must be beaming with Christian
Why is Christian wearing gloves? Did he wear them inside too? That is pretty strange.
 
Christian looks quite dashing!!!

Re the Floral Aigrette I can see there not being a clear cut understanding because it was gifted to Margrethe while also being part of the Danish Royal Property Trust, but because Margrethe abdicated and did not "fall off" the throne, does she have lifetime "control" of the use of the jewel. Heck even if she does not technically, I doubt if anyone would try and take over control of the jewel if it is her wish to have it at her disposal.
 
Christian looks quite dashing!!!

Re the Floral Aigrette I can see there not being a clear cut understanding because it was gifted to Margrethe while also being part of the Danish Royal Property Trust, but because Margrethe abdicated and did not "fall off" the throne, does she have lifetime "control" of the use of the jewel. Heck even if she does not technically, I doubt if anyone would try and take over control of the jewel if it is her wish to have it at her disposal.
I doubt anyone would prohibit her from wearing it, especially if queen Mary is wearing the Crown jewels. But, I think Queen Mary will also wear the tiara when she wishes to do so.
 
I remember QMII used to share a few pieces from the jewel trust with her mother when she didn’t need them herself…

I imagine Queen Mary having taken the same approach now with her mother-in-law…
 
Here are some additional photos of yesterday:


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** gettyimages gallery: DNK: Danish Royals Host New Year's Gala Dinner **






 
Over all everyone looked amazingly dressed. I love the furs on Queen Margrethe and Princess Benedikte.

The Great Hall at Christian VII's palace was stunningly decorated. That was just in pictures and video imagine seeing it all in real life. Wow! I am grateful for their social media/communications team so we can nice behind the scenes photo and videos.

My favorite photo of the Queen-

The grace, class, elegance, and she is so perfectly dressed and coiffed from head to toe!

My favorite photo of the King- he is absolutely beaming and the light hits his gold tassels just perfectly!

My favorite photo of the CP Christian- he definitely has been working out and is transforming into quite a dashing Crown Prince!
 
I thought that the Floral Aigrette is Margrethe's personal property, it was gifted to her by her mother.

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I am seeing that the Floral Aigrette is considered part of the Danish Royal Property Trust. I don't remember the particulars but I recall reading that it is considered Margrethe's because her mother gifted it to her. Perhaps she "controls" it for her lifetime but is not allowed to dispose of it, in other words it was gifted to Margrethe but Margrethe cannot gift it to whomever she pleases.
probably the same regarding the brooch Isabella received at her christening
 
I wonder if we see Princess Isabella next year attending the New Year Courts as she is celebrating her 18th birthday this year.
 
I wonder if we see Princess Isabella next year attending the New Year Courts as she is celebrating her 18th birthday this year.
I sure hope so. As an adult royal she would certainly be on the list of people who would be invited. Let's hope she will.

The mags would go crazy. Isabella is already quite popular here in DK for her personality.
 
3 different family Orders :
The Queen the miniature of her husband
Marie the miniature of Queen Margrete
Princess Benedikte the miniature of hos Father.
We did not see which one the Queen is wearing , a Poster of another board said perhaps the one Queen Ingrid wore as Widower ?
 
Love the photo! They all look amazing! And I agree - while the photo is all three in gala attire, it is not stiff or stuffy. It is warm/cozy. And yes, The King and Queen look very proud!
 
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