Australian-born Mary Donaldson is now officially Queen Mary of Denmark.
The Tasmanian-born former advertising account director was crowned consort to the Queen of Denmark on January 14, when her husband Frederick X was proclaimed the country’s new king. Denmark’s new king and queen took the throne following the abdication of Queen Margrethe II, mother of the longest-reigning monarch, King Frederik.
Although no coronation ceremony took place, the new king was proclaimed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
After King Frederic addressed the crowd, other members of his family were on the balcony, including Queen Mary and her children, Prince Christian (18 years old), Princess Isabelle (16 years old), and twins Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent (both 13 years old). collected.
Unlike the pomp and atmosphere of Britain’s recent coronation of King Charles, Denmark’s ceremony was relatively low-key.
King Frederick wore traditional military uniform, while Queen Mary opted for a simple white dress. In accordance with custom, neither wore a crown or tiara.
Here’s what we know about the Queen of Denmark’s outfit.
Who designed Queen Mary’s coronation dress?
The simple Snow White dress was created by Danish designer Soren Le Schmidt (also known as Soren Le Schmidt).
The elegant tea-length fit-and-flare dress featured an A-line skirt, long sleeves, and a cowl neck. Drape details connect the neckline and belted waist, and a mock scarf dangles behind the wool and viscose design.
“Beyond grateful/thank you for choosing me ❤️,” Le Schmidt wrote on Instagram.
Additionally, he told Vogue Scandinavia that he was “very honored, happy and proud” to have been chosen.
“The first dress that Queen Mary wears under her new title as Queen – the dress that goes into the history books – means so much. I’m so touched.”
This isn’t the first time Queen Mary has worn Soren Le Schmidt. In 2023, she wore his bold purple design to King Charles’ coronation.
Why did Queen Mary wear white?
The new Queen of Denmark chose white, which symbolizes “honesty and morality,” Vogue US magazine suggested. However, the reason is most likely related to Denmark’s national color.
Although subtle, Queen Mary’s costume incorporated both the white and red colors of the Danish flag. Her dress was creamy white, but hints of red were also seen in the ribbons attached to her jewelry and brooch.
“Denmark’s colors are red and white, so a graphically beautiful white dress adorned with ruby set earrings and a brooch seemed like the right choice,” designer Soren Le Schmidt told Vogue Scandinavia. Told.
Speaking of jewelry…
The meaning behind Queen Mary of Denmark’s coronation jewels
Queen Mary wore her favorite ruby jewelry called the “Ruby Parure” or ruby set.
The entire set also includes a tiara and necklace, with the original pieces dating back nearly 200 years.
The brooch she wore on the front of her dress featured a portrait of her mother-in-law, Queen Magrethe II.
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