New Year's banquet in Copenhagen

Posted by Johan on January 1, 2026, 12:54 pm

Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen

Posted by Hanken on January 1, 2026, 1:00 pm, in reply to "New Year's banquet in Copenhagen"

And the Queen with earrings from the Crown Jewels I believe I do not think the pendants has been worn in modern times. Previous Message HM the Queen in the rose cut bandeau she had made HM Queen Margrethe II in her Greenlandic Naasut tiara and earrings with pearls HRH Princess Marie in her diamond and sapphire French tiara (great to see this one again) HRH Princess Benedikte in the Berleburg fringe (such a shame the star and pearl tiara is not up to wearing anymore and she does not use the diamond floral tiara either). Princess Isabella did not attend yet so we did not see her in the turquoise bandeau she got from her grandmother.

Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen (Pictures)

Posted by Arthur on January 1, 2026, 1:23 pm, in reply to "New Year's banquet in Copenhagen"

Happy new year to all members and readers of this board, and to all jewel lovers! May 2026 bring us peace, happiness and prosperity - and also a nice display of glittering royal jewels! I also make a special wish for the recovery of the stolen French Crown jewels, stolen at the Louvre Museum last October! Apparently, all members of the gang have been arrested, but the jewels are still missing... Here are pictures of the Danish New Year gala dinner at Amalienborg Palace (source: Billed-Bladet): Princess Benedikte, Dowager Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg: Prince Joachim and Princess Marie: Queen Margrethe II: King Frederik X and Queen Mary: Previous Message HM the Queen in the rose cut bandeau she had made HM Queen Margrethe II in her Greenlandic Naasut tiara and earrings with pearls HRH Princess Marie in her diamond and sapphire French tiara (great to see this one again) HRH Princess Benedikte in the Berleburg fringe (such a shame the star and pearl tiara is not up to wearing anymore and she does not use the diamond floral tiara either). Princess Isabella did not attend yet so we did not see her in the turquoise bandeau she got from her grandmother.

Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen (Pictures)

Posted by Maria Olivia on January 1, 2026, 5:19 pm, in reply to "Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen (Pictures)"

Sad Prince Joachim , small collar , Danish Order and several Decorations are mixed to gether. He did not wear his hat. Princess Marie owns not the Dagmar tiara and the French tiara. Countess Alexandra received a family tiara. Previous Message Happy new year to all members and readers of this board, and to all jewel lovers! May 2026 bring us peace, happiness and prosperity - and also a nice display of glittering royal jewels! I also make a special wish for the recovery of the stolen French Crown jewels, stolen at the Louvre Museum last October! Apparently, all members of the gang have been arrested, but the jewels are still missing... Here are pictures of the Danish New Year gala dinner at Amalienborg Palace (source: Billed-Bladet): Princess Benedikte, Dowager Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg: Prince Joachim and Princess Marie: Queen Margrethe II: King Frederik X and Queen Mary: Previous Message HM the Queen in the rose cut bandeau she had made HM Queen Margrethe II in her Greenlandic Naasut tiara and earrings with pearls HRH Princess Marie in her diamond and sapphire French tiara (great to see this one again) HRH Princess Benedikte in the Berleburg fringe (such a shame the star and pearl tiara is not up to wearing anymore and she does not use the diamond floral tiara either). Princess Isabella did not attend yet so we did not see her in the turquoise bandeau she got from her grandmother.

Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen (Pictures)

Posted by Johan on January 2, 2026, 2:32 am, in reply to "Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen (Pictures)"

Joachim looks more and more like his mother. The fact that his wife does not own a tiara does not matter in my view. Queen Silvia does not own most of her tiaras and neither does Queen Maxima it's about having access to them. Marie has access to three tiaras as long as she is a Princess of Denmark. The Danes cannot afford to let another piece leave their collection. It would be a good idea if they followed the Swedish, Luxembourg and Dutch examples of creating a joint collection owned by a foundation. Im wondering what Princess Benedikte will do with the two tiaras she inherited from her mother. Will she leave those to her daughters so they will end up in auction one or two generations later or is she going to leave them to her son who is wealthy enough to keep them. Personally i'd love it if she left at least one to the Danish family foundation possibly with a stipulation that her daughters get first use for events they attend. Previous Message Sad Prince Joachim , small collar , Danish Order and several Decorations are mixed to gether. He did not wear his hat. Princess Marie owns not the Dagmar tiara and the French tiara. Countess Alexandra received a family tiara. Previous Message Happy new year to all members and readers of this board, and to all jewel lovers! May 2026 bring us peace, happiness and prosperity - and also a nice display of glittering royal jewels! I also make a special wish for the recovery of the stolen French Crown jewels, stolen at the Louvre Museum last October! Apparently, all members of the gang have been arrested, but the jewels are still missing... Here are pictures of the Danish New Year gala dinner at Amalienborg Palace (source: Billed-Bladet): Princess Benedikte, Dowager Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg: Prince Joachim and Princess Marie: Queen Margrethe II: King Frederik X and Queen Mary: Previous Message HM the Queen in the rose cut bandeau she had made HM Queen Margrethe II in her Greenlandic Naasut tiara and earrings with pearls HRH Princess Marie in her diamond and sapphire French tiara (great to see this one again) HRH Princess Benedikte in the Berleburg fringe (such a shame the star and pearl tiara is not up to wearing anymore and she does not use the diamond floral tiara either). Princess Isabella did not attend yet so we did not see her in the turquoise bandeau she got from her grandmother.

Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen (Pictures)

Posted by Kongetro on January 2, 2026, 3:17 am, in reply to "Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen (Pictures)"

Not quite sure what you mean about "small collar". The collar of the Order of the Elephant is similar to all of the other collars of the same Order worn that evening by the other Royals present. He also wore the French Order of the Legion of Honour (the Breast Star on his right hand side). Since his father was born French I don't see that as strange at all. What confuses me a bit is the Order badges he wore around his neck... they both seem to be from the Order of Dannebrog. One would think that it would be sufficient to wear just one badge if they are from the same Order... Previous Message Sad Prince Joachim , small collar , Danish Order and several Decorations are mixed to gether. He did not wear his hat. Princess Marie owns not the Dagmar tiara and the French tiara. Countess Alexandra received a family tiara. Previous Message Happy new year to all members and readers of this board, and to all jewel lovers! May 2026 bring us peace, happiness and prosperity - and also a nice display of glittering royal jewels! I also make a special wish for the recovery of the stolen French Crown jewels, stolen at the Louvre Museum last October! Apparently, all members of the gang have been arrested, but the jewels are still missing... Here are pictures of the Danish New Year gala dinner at Amalienborg Palace (source: Billed-Bladet): Princess Benedikte, Dowager Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg: Prince Joachim and Princess Marie: Queen Margrethe II: King Frederik X and Queen Mary: Previous Message HM the Queen in the rose cut bandeau she had made HM Queen Margrethe II in her Greenlandic Naasut tiara and earrings with pearls HRH Princess Marie in her diamond and sapphire French tiara (great to see this one again) HRH Princess Benedikte in the Berleburg fringe (such a shame the star and pearl tiara is not up to wearing anymore and she does not use the diamond floral tiara either). Princess Isabella did not attend yet so we did not see her in the turquoise bandeau she got from her grandmother. Kongetro To visit my website Regal Events use this link: https://regalevents913271078.wordpress.com/

Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen (Pictures)

Posted by Maria Olivia on January 2, 2026, 6:10 am, in reply to "Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen (Pictures)"

Thank you Kongetro , I did not notice he wore the Légion d' Honneur together with his Danish Orders. Princess Marie received also the Legion d' Honneur but I suppose she may not wear it. Previous Message Not quite sure what you mean about "small collar". The collar of the Order of the Elephant is similar to all of the other collars of the same Order worn that evening by the other Royals present. He also wore the French Order of the Legion of Honour (the Breast Star on his right hand side). Since his father was born French I don't see that as strange at all. What confuses me a bit is the Order badges he wore around his neck... they both seem to be from the Order of Dannebrog. One would think that it would be sufficient to wear just one badge if they are from the same Order... Previous Message Sad Prince Joachim , small collar , Danish Order and several Decorations are mixed to gether. He did not wear his hat. Princess Marie owns not the Dagmar tiara and the French tiara. Countess Alexandra received a family tiara. Previous Message Happy new year to all members and readers of this board, and to all jewel lovers! May 2026 bring us peace, happiness and prosperity - and also a nice display of glittering royal jewels! I also make a special wish for the recovery of the stolen French Crown jewels, stolen at the Louvre Museum last October! Apparently, all members of the gang have been arrested, but the jewels are still missing... Here are pictures of the Danish New Year gala dinner at Amalienborg Palace (source: Billed-Bladet): Princess Benedikte, Dowager Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg: Prince Joachim and Princess Marie: Queen Margrethe II: King Frederik X and Queen Mary: Previous Message HM the Queen in the rose cut bandeau she had made HM Queen Margrethe II in her Greenlandic Naasut tiara and earrings with pearls HRH Princess Marie in her diamond and sapphire French tiara (great to see this one again) HRH Princess Benedikte in the Berleburg fringe (such a shame the star and pearl tiara is not up to wearing anymore and she does not use the diamond floral tiara either). Princess Isabella did not attend yet so we did not see her in the turquoise bandeau she got from her grandmother.

New Years’s Banquet - Ownership of the Dagmar tiara

Posted by Mrs Diamond on January 3, 2026, 1:23 pm, in reply to "Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen (Pictures)"

Re: New Years’s Banquet - Ownership of the Dagmar tiara

Posted by Maria Olivia on January 4, 2026, 10:30 am, in reply to "New Years’s Banquet - Ownership of the Dagmar tiara"

Thank you Mrs Diamond for confirming this. so Athena will have later a tiara. Previous Message Hello all! But Princess Marie does indeed own the Dagmar tiara. It was gifted to her several years ago. It was made very clear at the exhibition of Margrethe’s jewels 2022. The tiara was displayed in the section of gifts to other family members, and the sign said said ”Property of HRH Princess Marie”.

Re: New Years’s Banquet - Ownership of the Dagmar tiara

Posted by Johan on January 4, 2026, 12:16 pm, in reply to "Re: New Years’s Banquet - Ownership of the Dagmar tiara"

Unlike you I don't think this is a good development. I would have preferred if it remained with the sovereign or a family foundation. Countess Athena is going to need a tiara for at most her wedding day but not much else. So if the tiara was to return after Marie's demise another Danish royal lady could have been wearing it. Or if they went the Swedish, Luxembourg or Dutch route various Danish royal ladies would have the use of that tiara in future. Now we can expect it to be monetized either by Athena or her children at some point and yet another Tiara is lost for the Danish Royal Family. Previous Message Thank you Mrs Diamond for confirming this. so Athena will have later a tiara. Previous Message Hello all! But Princess Marie does indeed own the Dagmar tiara. It was gifted to her several years ago. It was made very clear at the exhibition of Margrethe’s jewels 2022. The tiara was displayed in the section of gifts to other family members, and the sign said said ”Property of HRH Princess Marie”.

Re: New Years’s Banquet - Ownership of the Dagmar tiara

Posted by John R on January 5, 2026, 4:09 am, in reply to "Re: New Years’s Banquet - Ownership of the Dagmar tiara"

I am always baffled by the fact that QMII did not think things through or she simply didn't care that much: like having to change the titles of some of her grown grandchildren and historic jewels being dispersed after her death... odd. I agree a foundation could still be an option if all members who own a tiara simply place them in trust of the foundation. Previous Message Unlike you I don't think this is a good development. I would have preferred if it remained with the sovereign or a family foundation. Countess Athena is going to need a tiara for at most her wedding day but not much else. So if the tiara was to return after Marie's demise another Danish royal lady could have been wearing it. Or if they went the Swedish, Luxembourg or Dutch route various Danish royal ladies would have the use of that tiara in future. Now we can expect it to be monetized either by Athena or her children at some point and yet another Tiara is lost for the Danish Royal Family. Previous Message Thank you Mrs Diamond for confirming this. so Athena will have later a tiara. Previous Message Hello all! But Princess Marie does indeed own the Dagmar tiara. It was gifted to her several years ago. It was made very clear at the exhibition of Margrethe’s jewels 2022. The tiara was displayed in the section of gifts to other family members, and the sign said said ”Property of HRH Princess Marie”.

Re: New Year's banquet in Copenhagen

Posted by John R on January 5, 2026, 4:16 am, in reply to "New Year's banquet in Copenhagen"

Pity the jeweller who created the new tiara didn't have a look at the Dutch Diamond Bandeau before coming up with that double frame because now we see both frames have to be completely covered in dark fabric to suit Queen Mary. Odd design. Previous Message HM the Queen in the rose cut bandeau she had made HM Queen Margrethe II in her Greenlandic Naasut tiara and earrings with pearls HRH Princess Marie in her diamond and sapphire French tiara (great to see this one again) HRH Princess Benedikte in the Berleburg fringe (such a shame the star and pearl tiara is not up to wearing anymore and she does not use the diamond floral tiara either). Princess Isabella did not attend yet so we did not see her in the turquoise bandeau she got from her grandmother.

Re: New Years’s Banquet - Ownership of the Dagmar tiara

Posted by Johan on January 5, 2026, 1:20 pm, in reply to "Re: New Years’s Banquet - Ownership of the Dagmar tiara"

I get her choice in 1995 to continue the normal tradition that the children of her younger son and HRH prince of Denmark would be styled HH prince(ss) of Denmark. Don't forget at that time her heir was unwed and also did not always show that much willingness or potential as an heir. So he could have left his position making Joachim the heir as Christian XI. So her deciding (like her Swedish cousin Carl XVI Gustaf) to adapt the style and titles for her grandchildren through a younger line is something I think was wise and right. It may not have been handled as well as it could have been within the family but the actual decision was the right one I believe. The children of Joachim will have to make their own way in society and that will include commercial activities much easier for a count or countess de Montpezat than a prince or princess of Denmark. I have to say im not a great fan of what Queen Ingrid did with her jewels. I would have preferred to see her add her jewels to the family foundation that already exists in Denmark with the stipulation that her three daughters would have first access before granddaughters and granddaughters-in-law. Had she done so the Danish collection would have been rivalling those of Sweden and Luxembourg. Queen Margrethe II could have done so and I think she should have made a deal with her cousins about their jewels. That would have left a decent collection as well. Somehow they don't seem to care that much not unlike their Belgian relatives who find it completely normal to have a tiny collection and several pieces of inferior quality as the main pieces of Royal ladies. Previous Message I am always baffled by the fact that QMII did not think things through or she simply didn't care that much: like having to change the titles of some of her grown grandchildren and historic jewels being dispersed after her death... odd. I agree a foundation could still be an option if all members who own a tiara simply place them in trust of the foundation. Previous Message Unlike you I don't think this is a good development. I would have preferred if it remained with the sovereign or a family foundation. Countess Athena is going to need a tiara for at most her wedding day but not much else. So if the tiara was to return after Marie's demise another Danish royal lady could have been wearing it. Or if they went the Swedish, Luxembourg or Dutch route various Danish royal ladies would have the use of that tiara in future. Now we can expect it to be monetized either by Athena or her children at some point and yet another Tiara is lost for the Danish Royal Family. Previous Message Thank you Mrs Diamond for confirming this. so Athena will have later a tiara. Previous Message Hello all! But Princess Marie does indeed own the Dagmar tiara. It was gifted to her several years ago. It was made very clear at the exhibition of Margrethe’s jewels 2022. The tiara was displayed in the section of gifts to other family members, and the sign said said ”Property of HRH Princess Marie”.

several pieces of inferior quality?

Posted by Hans on January 5, 2026, 1:24 pm, in reply to "Re: New Years’s Banquet - Ownership of the Dagmar tiara"

Wich belgian jewels?? Previous Message I get her choice in 1995 to continue the normal tradition that the children of her younger son and HRH prince of Denmark would be styled HH prince(ss) of Denmark. Don't forget at that time her heir was unwed and also did not always show that much willingness or potential as an heir. So he could have left his position making Joachim the heir as Christian XI. So her deciding (like her Swedish cousin Carl XVI Gustaf) to adapt the style and titles for her grandchildren through a younger line is something I think was wise and right. They children of Joachim will have to make their own way in society and that will include commercial activities much easier for a count or countess de Montpezat than a prince or princess of Denmark. I have to say im not a great fan of what Queen Ingrid did with her jewels. I would have preferred to see her add her jewels to the family foundation that already exists in Denmark with the stipulation that her three daughters would have first access before granddaughters and granddaughters-in-law. Had she done so the Danish. collection would have been rivalling those of Sweden and Luxembourg. Queen Margrethe II could have done so and I think she should have made a deal with her cousins about their jewels. That would have left a decent collection as well. Somehow they don't seem to care that much not unlike their Belgian relatives who find it completely normal to have a tiny collection and several pieces of inferior quality as the main pieces of Royal ladies. Previous Message I am always baffled by the fact that QMII did not think things through or she simply didn't care that much: like having to change the titles of some of her grown grandchildren and historic jewels being dispersed after her death... odd. I agree a foundation could still be an option if all members who own a tiara simply place them in trust of the foundation. Previous Message Unlike you I don't think this is a good development. I would have preferred if it remained with the sovereign or a family foundation. Countess Athena is going to need a tiara for at most her wedding day but not much else. So if the tiara was to return after Marie's demise another Danish royal lady could have been wearing it. Or if they went the Swedish, Luxembourg or Dutch route various Danish royal ladies would have the use of that tiara in future. Now we can expect it to be monetized either by Athena or her children at some point and yet another Tiara is lost for the Danish Royal Family. Previous Message Thank you Mrs Diamond for confirming this. so Athena will have later a tiara. Previous Message Hello all! But Princess Marie does indeed own the Dagmar tiara. It was gifted to her several years ago. It was made very clear at the exhibition of Margrethe’s jewels 2022. The tiara was displayed in the section of gifts to other family members, and the sign said said ”Property of HRH Princess Marie”.

Re: several pieces of inferior quality?

Posted by Johan on January 5, 2026, 1:32 pm, in reply to "several pieces of inferior quality?"

Im not impressed by the Vestey tiara and where the Wolfers diamond necklace is nice it's not a very impressive tiara. Both tiaras of princess Claire are not really Royal either. Im afraid there are several Belgian noble families with bigger, better tiaras than that flimsy wedding tiara Claire got or the second one that looks like a paste piece. Previous Message Wich belgian jewels?? Previous Message I get her choice in 1995 to continue the normal tradition that the children of her younger son and HRH prince of Denmark would be styled HH prince(ss) of Denmark. Don't forget at that time her heir was unwed and also did not always show that much willingness or potential as an heir. So he could have left his position making Joachim the heir as Christian XI. So her deciding (like her Swedish cousin Carl XVI Gustaf) to adapt the style and titles for her grandchildren through a younger line is something I think was wise and right. They children of Joachim will have to make their own way in society and that will include commercial activities much easier for a count or countess de Montpezat than a prince or princess of Denmark. I have to say im not a great fan of what Queen Ingrid did with her jewels. I would have preferred to see her add her jewels to the family foundation that already exists in Denmark with the stipulation that her three daughters would have first access before granddaughters and granddaughters-in-law. Had she done so the Danish. collection would have been rivalling those of Sweden and Luxembourg. Queen Margrethe II could have done so and I think she should have made a deal with her cousins about their jewels. That would have left a decent collection as well. Somehow they don't seem to care that much not unlike their Belgian relatives who find it completely normal to have a tiny collection and several pieces of inferior quality as the main pieces of Royal ladies. Previous Message I am always baffled by the fact that QMII did not think things through or she simply didn't care that much: like having to change the titles of some of her grown grandchildren and historic jewels being dispersed after her death... odd. I agree a foundation could still be an option if all members who own a tiara simply place them in trust of the foundation. Previous Message Unlike you I don't think this is a good development. I would have preferred if it remained with the sovereign or a family foundation. Countess Athena is going to need a tiara for at most her wedding day but not much else. So if the tiara was to return after Marie's demise another Danish royal lady could have been wearing it. Or if they went the Swedish, Luxembourg or Dutch route various Danish royal ladies would have the use of that tiara in future. Now we can expect it to be monetized either by Athena or her children at some point and yet another Tiara is lost for the Danish Royal Family. Previous Message Thank you Mrs Diamond for confirming this. so Athena will have later a tiara. Previous Message Hello all! But Princess Marie does indeed own the Dagmar tiara. It was gifted to her several years ago. It was made very clear at the exhibition of Margrethe’s jewels 2022. The tiara was displayed in the section of gifts to other family members, and the sign said said ”Property of HRH Princess Marie”.