Europe has a new queen, and she’s a very stylish one. Queen Mary and King Frederick This proclamation (the official name given to the festive weekend) was decidedly more toned down than the British proclamation, as lavish coronations have been banned in Denmark for decades, but it’s still pretty memorable. It was filled with some memorable moments. royal fashion.
Frederick and Mary took their first steps as king and queen on Saturday, January 14th. After the formal handover, in which Margrethe signed the abdication declaration at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Frederik approached the balcony to greet the thousands of onlookers and said a few words.
“Today the throne is inherited. My hope is to be the unified king of tomorrow,” Frederick said. His mother “will forever be remembered as an extraordinary regent,” he explained.
Following Frederic’s brief remarks, he was joined by Mary, who opted for a dashing ivory look for the occasion. Her long-sleeved dress was by Danish designer Soren Le Schmidt and featured her belted skirt and dramatic sash. Mary, the first Australian-born queen of a European monarchy, completed her look with diamond drop earrings and white heels.
The new royal couple has since been joined by four children: Princess Isabella, Prince Christian, Princess Josephine, and Prince Vincent. 13-year-old Josephine was wearing a Prada double coat that her mother had worn 10 years before her.
The couple returned to work just one day after the ceremony, which reportedly drew well over 100,000 people. On Monday, they attended a ceremony in Denmark’s parliament to mark his departure from the throne.
The two looked much more casual than they did during the declaration. Frederic opted for a traditional navy suit, while Mary dazzled in her below-the-knee dress with a matching hat and heels.
Queen Margrethe and her sister Princess Benedicte also appeared in Parliament wearing statement overcoats and cozy fur hats.
Similar to the coronation of Charles III in England, the rise of King Frederick and Queen Mary represents a significant change in the Danish monarchy. The couple have been outspoken about climate issues and LGBTQ+ rights, and are said to represent a more “modern” image of European royalty. And their super stylish outings only help further that cause.