The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, is making a state visit to Denmark at the invitation of King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark. On December 6, 2024, the King and Queen of Denmark hosted a State Dinner at Christiansborg Palace, held in honour of the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.
Princess Marie, Princess Benedikte, members of the government, the Egyptian delegation, representatives from Danish and Egyptian businesses, the Royal Court, and other distinguished guests attended the state dinner.
Jenny Packham Georgia Sequin Belted Column Gown
And there is the new tiara. The Rose Diamond Bandeau, made of crown jewel diamonds that had been set in a belt that once was worn halfway (front of a dress) around the rather tiny waists of corseted royal ladies. I am so glad that Queen Mary took the oppurtunity to look through the crown jewels and select pieces that could be repurposed. As it was a demi-parure (the belt, plus earrings - I believe - plus a huge brooch/stomacher) we perhaps will see the other pieces some day as well. Well done, Queen Mary, well done.
ReplyDeleteQ. Mary is a vision here in her beautiful new tiara and rich dark blue velvet dress. So pretty. And P. Marie is gorgeous here!! Love her beautiful hair and lovely sparkly gown.
ReplyDeleteWow, QM perfect, love the dress and her new tiara. PM the green looks so nice on her. And of course PB lovely as ever. And I must add the king looks very nice too.
ReplyDeleteAll three ladies look good. Mary is wearing her new tiara for the first time. Her dress is pretty and matches the tiara. She looks very good. Benedikte is classy as always, but I don't like the weird black detail. Marie is the winner, in my opinion. Dress and tiara are perfect on her.
ReplyDeleteFor me as well, Marie is the winner.
DeleteHmm… I absolutely adore the diamonds on the head but I think the overall look is a little hard. The high neck, the hair so close on the head, the black dress - aren’t there outdated, those sparkles? - all is so less feminine or soft.
ReplyDeletePrincess Benedicte looks all like Christmas, but for a state dinner?
Sorry, it’s not my favorite evening
I agree with you. The diamonds are beautiful, obviously, and I´m in favour of the repurposing. I also like the simplicity of design as the diamonds speak for themselves. However, the overall look tonight is too harsh and strict. The black-and-white gown, the high neck, the hair pulled back tightly, the headband-style tiara... amongst the tiara-clad ladies she looks least queen-like. She should save this tiara for travelling abroad when she one amongst many guests, like for a wedding or something, when she is not primarily representing her country. For this state dinner though I think she should have chosen something bigger and gone for more feminity and glamour.
DeleteI do like Benedikte´s dress. I think it is very stately and perfect for the season.
My winner is Marie still. Gorgeous colour, perfect fit, soft style and impressive jewels. What´s not to like?
Vanessa, the new tiara can most likely not be brought out of the country, as the diamonds are part of the crown jewels. It is the same with the Danish Emerald Parure. It cannot be worn outside of Denmark. As for the harshness of her dress - I believe there's more to the story than what just meets the eye. First, her guest is from a muslim country, so she certainly wanted to play it safe by wearing tights, long sleeves, and a higher neckline. Second, she apparently wanted the new tiara to be the focus, not a spectacular "queenly" dress. Third, she might have wanted to be wrapped up quite snug (I noticed she donned a wrap/shawl even over her coat for the daytime events), perhaps because she might have felt a cold coming up. You can see that also Benedikte is dressed in a frock that can keep her warm. Better safe than sorry.
DeleteThanks DSC, you brought up some interesting and relevant considerations.
DeletePrinzessin Marie hat einfach die Nase vorn, wenn es um Glamour geht. Diese Farbe grün, dieses prachtvolle Kleid und wieder ein Genuss sie anzusehen. Für mich ist die Prinzessin Marie immer im Vorteil aller Damen der Königshäuser gegenüber, es ist einfach immer wieder : ) diese unkopierbare Ausstrahlung ihrer Natürlichkeit. Prinzessin Benedikte eine Dame der Eleganz pur, schön sie so entspannt und wunderschön zu sehen, das Kleid ist traumhaft und raffiniert anzusehen. -Dorothe-
ReplyDeleteIs this an automatic translation from another language? Just asking
DeleteTo Anon16:42: No, this is Dorothe posting in German, which is, I believe, her native tongue. Mine as well, btw.
DeleteAnon 16:42. This persons comments are always very stilted, this is not "spoken" German, it's rather peculiar.
DeleteThe text appears to be written in native German, but it has a slightly informal or conversational tone, which suggests it could possibly be written by someone whose first language is not German. Some phrases, like "einfach immer wieder" or "unkopierbare Ausstrahlung," could hint at influence from another language.
DeleteMarie - wow! Benedikte - class personified. Mary - I'm sorry to say that the hairstyle is a complete miss.
ReplyDeleteMary's hairstyle a miss ?? Oh No. But the neckline of her dress comes too high. It should give some more hair.
DeleteI see my post, hm something went wrong with the end, I think I meant "some more lightness" to the dress. Sorry.
DeleteAll three ladies look wonderful, but I love Mary's gown, and she wears it really well. It also looks like she is wearing the recently reset tiara which her simple back knot updo compliments perfectly. Given all the sparkles on her dress, the minimalist tiara is perfect.
ReplyDeleteP. Marie rocks the Jenny Packham sequined gown and looks absolutely beautiful with her fuller hair and exquisite tiara, and as always, P.Benedikte is the picture of elegance in her gown and diamonds. Instead of the double band of faux fur on her sleeves I'd have gone with just one broad band equal to the width of the two, but that's just my preference. The dress looks perfectly fine as it is.
Frederik looks very smart in his uniform and white gloves, and he and Mary make a dashing royal couple.
- Anon 9:13
I agree 100%!
DeleteI like the new tiara, maybe the Belgian royals can find jewelry to do the same. They have very few tiaras.
Damsel Dragonfly
What a tiara treat in this 3rd state visit this week. Personally I think all of the Danish royal ladies nailed it tonight with the gala looks - 10/10!
ReplyDeleteQueen Mary - With talks regarding a new tiara for the Danish royal collection I was hoping Queen Mary would wear it this evening and she delivered. I think the new Danish Rose Diamond Bandeau is simple but elegant. I can't wait to see how the piece will be used in the future. The Queen looks very elegant here. Her choice for a black gown is perfect for a winter state visit. Black was also the choice for the Duchess of Edinburgh earlier this week for the Qatari state visit.
Princess Marie - What a joy to see the princess back in Denmark. It has been a few years now since she participated in these events. Her dress is my favorite of the night. Both the style and color are stunning. Her brooch is very pretty as well I just wish the pictures were a bit clearer.
I read that Princess Marie was in-country because of another commitment, so she was able to attend for that reason. She and Prince Joaquin still live in D.C.
DeleteMarie looks gorgeous! I love everything about her look. Her hair style is amazing! It doesn't appear that she has received Frederik's Family Order yet. I don't care for Mary's gown as much. I think it might look better if it didn't have the mock neck. Benedikte is her typical lovely self. She never disappoints.
ReplyDeleteI read somewhere that the Danish royal ladies only wear one family order each. Usually they wear only the first one they receive, but a Queen Consort will exchange it for her husband's. If my recollection is correct, we won't see another person wearing King Frederick's order probably until he gives it to his daughters.
DeleteYes, you're correct! Danish royal ladies typically wear only one family order, and it's often the first one they receive. The Queen Consort traditionally wears her husband's order, as you've mentioned. King Frederick’s family order is indeed usually passed down to his daughters when the time comes, so it’s unlikely anyone else will wear it until then. It's an interesting tradition that highlights the significance of these royal symbols.
DeleteI'm a big fan of Mary, but not of this gown. It probably looks much different (and better) up close, but in the photos it looks as though an uncomfortably hot pullover sweater has been stuffed under a strapless evening gown. The severe hairstyle is a miss as well, imo.
ReplyDeleteMarie is such a beautiful woman. The green gown suits her petite figure well and her hairstyle is perfect. Benedikte is her usual classy and elegant self and I like the fur trim on her gown. I’m not too crazy about Mary’s gown and she looks a bit severe with that hairstyle. The diamond tiara band is lovely though.
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of Mary's crown and it matches the delicate design on her dress. The dress is probably more beautiful in person than onlone. Princess Benedicte looks lovely and Marie has really stepped up her fashion game the last couple of years. She looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI don’t like Queen Marys dress too dark, maybe the photo doesn’t do it justice.
ReplyDeleteIt just looks too overwhelming. For once Princess Marie has outshone Mary. She looks stunning, her stylist got it right for once, everything is perfect, gorgeous.
Marie looks so lovely and Mary looks dowdy. Not her best look.
DeleteI think Mary’s gown needs to be seen in video or real life to see the movement and sparkle of it. It comes across flat in the photos but is in fact superb. She looks queenly with this tiara/hairstyle even if I prefer Marie’s tiara. Love the photos of the two ladies whispering together … what? I wonder. Marie is perfection although I’m not sure the earrings are quite right for the tiara?
ReplyDeleteA complete failure for Mary as far as the dress is concerned. Being a queen does not mean dressing like a grandma but dignified, elegant and beatiful. Awful hair. Poltroni
ReplyDeleteBit harsh Poltroni! She IS dignified, elegant and beautiful. You can say you don’t like her choices or what you’d prefer but calling her a complete failure is not justifiable.
DeleteShe's clearly following protocol since becoming Queen, which is 'to be covered up'. How is this 'dressing like a grandma'?
DeleteBest dressed & overall look: Princess Marie. Queen Mary looks like the evil stepmother from Cinderella in this outfit and hairdo. Why so extremely severe?
Delete‘A complete failure’ . Words fail me.
DeleteExceedingly nasty and sad comment.
Anon 13:37…LOL!
DeleteLittle to harsh, but in this occasion i don't like how is looking dress and hair style, far away that is looking like stepmother, otherwise beatiful woman. Poltroni
Delete@ Anonymous now starring as "Poltroni"( poltroni is an Italian word meaning " lazy people"- are you referring to royalty as such or to the Danish royals in particular?
DeleteJust out of curiosity).
Has the thought of Mary wearing black and Benedikte wearing red as a nod to the Egyptian flag ever crossed your mind?
Of corse not, given your nasty comments on Mary at all times.
You know, any piece of clothing may be a hit or a miss but labelling it as a "failure" implies much more than that including personality traits and territories far beyond fashion.
I am pretty sure that you used this word with an overly harsh and bitter communicative purpose as always.
I'll tell you what I and very likely the majority of people consider as a failure in life:
restlessly mirroring one's own personal bias, anxiety, uneasiness and racing negative thoughts over other people, no matter if they belong to one's family orbit or external reality, which is not perceived as it really is but manipulated to fit one' s innermost dysfunctional sensations;
losing the sense of proportion and fail in any communicative skill and purpose (no matter what language and name you decide to choose);
not being self confident and nurturing sentiments of insecurity, envy, jealousy for anyone, mostly women- be it royal or not- perceived as successful life models one will never compare to, which inevitably leads to frustration, sadness and a feeling of void.
Mary or any other female royal-young or adult-are in no way responsible for the above mentioned moods or states of mind.
The issues are not Mary's or any other royal lady's but the woman's hiding behind anonymous (whether signed or not) snarky and multi- language comments.
Just think about it, please.
You could have just said that you liked/ didn't like Mary's outfit and substantiated your comments with logical and effective points.
And please, spare me your pointless refrain " you don' t know me/ that's my opinion/ you' re getting too personal " and all the same stuff.
Please, try to understand that you have given yourself away in any possibile way through all of your comments and you have let any blogger on this site see what really lurks under the surface of your words and thoughts.
* Anonymous as Poltroni or whatever
DeleteYou can easily get to know what mirroring is in psychology.
I happened to notice that your way of "mirroring" follows two opposite routes.
On the one hand ,you try to copy- lite rally to mirror- other bloggers' behaviours and way of writing , probably inventing identities and lives you have never experienced in external reality for a number of reasons.
Quite strangely, you also " mirror-" in the sense of 'projecting outwards' all your hang ups on Royal ladies and even on a few bloggers sometimes-, including myself.
P. the original 👏🏻
DeletePrincess Marie's dress is the same one that Catherine, Princess of Wales, has worn twice before (for example, on a visit to Pakistan. Catherine has the same pink one). Even the hair and the whole outfit looked so that at first I thought that the Princess of Wales had come to the reception. But that's not a mistake. Repeating someone's outfit is the highest form of respect.
ReplyDeleteThe other ladies also look very elegant and royal.
Stephanie
And the winner is ...... Princess Marie ! I agree with everything what already has been said about beautiful Princess Marie.
ReplyDeleteAgree that Princess Marie is the winner. She looks impeccable and her posture exudes quiet confidence. Surprised to see here at the event.
DeleteI am happy that Queen Mary bedazzled us with her newest tiara, it reminds me of a similar tiara worn by Queen Maxima. Everyone let us all wish Ms. Helen a happy holiday season! FITZHUGH
ReplyDeleteStrange severe dress and hairdo of Q. Mary: the “ simple” tiara asks for loose hair.
ReplyDeletePr. Benedicte: sophisticated as ever, lovely too.
Pr Marie: didnot recognize her at first.
Beautifull dress and tiara, earrings too much.
Photo No. 11 is just a snapshot. However, the Queen's behavior does not look good at a state visit/dinner.
ReplyDeleteWhat exactly do you mean?
DeleteMary is talking to Marie…what is it about the picture that doesn’t look good? Should they all stand like robots? That’s ridiculous! I’m not a huge fan of Mary but see nothing wrong with her “behavior” or Marie’s.
DeleteWhat do you mean anon 10:18? She is talking to Marie and her hand happens to be a little bit "wide". How is it a bad behavior or are you finding some drama of it?
DeleteI think all the ladies look good but me too especially like Marie's dress. The queen's new tiara is simply beautiful, nothing too much.
I saw it on video. One military person from the Egyptian delegation shook hands only with Frederik, bowed to the rest, but then chose to shake hands with Benedikte as well. This caused the women to laugh a little still while they were greeting people from the delegation. Then Mary really began to laugh and turned her body to Marie and told her something while laughing and shaking her head.
DeleteThis reminds me of the Finnish gentleman who was unfairly accused for staring at Mary's chest when he was actually looking past her to see Queen Margrethe, who was holding a speech. But Mary created the situation because she she indignantly covered her chest area with her hand.
DeleteAnon 21:04, interesting! I wonder if he felt uncomfortable touching younger women even to shake hands, but an older woman was not a problem? I'm just trying to imagine what might have been going through his mind. (Of course, he might just have had a brain glitch. It happens.)
Deletejonesjori: I agree. That could have been one of those reasons. I just find the behavior of the women childish and undiplomatic in front of their guests.
DeleteI WANT to love this tiara - who can say no to big rocks, after all? But it hasn't grown on me yet. I like the last shot from above where Mary's dark hair is backing the diamonds, I could also envision it with a hairstyle more like Marie's here (which, in turn, I don't neccessarily like paired with a more substantial tiara), playing into the headband theme (Maxima's done that with the diamond bandeau, so has Mette Marit with the daisies). That being said, it's a perfect companion to this particular dress, though.
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I rushed back to add that I have to question the suit the Egyptian president is wearing. Does he not have white tie (or at least black tie) attire as a man in this position?
ReplyDeleteMaybe all this Western tralala of black tie and white tie do not exist in Egypt. The Sultan of Oman came in his national gala clothes to Belgium, the Sheikh of Qatar came to London in his Islamic traditional clothes (he even wore sandals at the state banquet). It is time that the western world starts to think differently. Maybe the Egyptian president put on a normal suit like men do in Europe. Maybe in Egypt, men in his position when they have to be dressed for a special event are dressed like it should when they wear a normal suit.
DeleteAnon. 16:14, I think that's right. I'm sure the clothing styles were agreed in advance. King F wore a less ornate uniform than usual for these galas, and I think that may also be a reason for Queen M to have worn a smaller bandeau than she could have chosen. I'm sure they knew the President would be wearing a suit.
DeleteToutes les trois sont élégantes - Ravie de voir Marie sur le sol danois, toujours aussi belle ; elle m'a beaucoup manquée !
ReplyDeleteThe new tiara on Mary is gorgeous. I don’t love her dress - I think maybe the long sleeves, high neck, and dark color, combined with her tight hairstyle, are making it look severe to me. I don’t think Marie’s earrings pair well with her tiara, but overall she looks beautiful.
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YAY!!! The new diamond bandeau tiara is already out and working--sparkling away on beautiful Queen Mary!!! Love Mary's gown--the black velvet is gorgeous and fits her like a glove. Princess Benedikte looks elegant and her red gown is lovely on her. Nice to see Princess Marie again at an official event--it has been quite awhile since she had been part of tiara event. She looks marvelous in her gown--it's a gorgeous green. I love her tiara hair! Her tiara looks wonderful with this style--it still sparkles away while Marie has the option to have her hair worn either up or down. I'm so excited to know that Mary has been exploring in the jewel vault and is working to create new looks for the many pieces that haven't been worn in years.
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La robe de Mary est assez stricte mais belle. Les broderies scintillantes sur fond noir ou bleu marine font penser au style Renaissance et ça aurait été encore plus beau sur du velours.
ReplyDeleteMarie est très belle, son sourire charmant, j'aime ses cheveux et son maquillage. J'aime moins sa robe, du vert à paillettes ça fait sapin. Je ne l'aime pas plus sur Kate.
Benedikte porte un beau manteau, ce rouge un peu mordoré est chic, et la bordure en fourrure donne un style médiéval original.
Frederick a une belle prestance. Paloma.
I was looking forward to seeing the new tiara.I was hoping it would be on a par,with the Dutch diamond bandeau.But for me,it looks like a sparkly headband. Maybe if it was elevated a little off the head,and at more of an angle.We’ll have to see what Mary magic she’ll bring to it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with others,the dress seemed a little harsh,but then taking into account the guest of honour,Mary was probably being respectful.
PB- The woman is innately stylish.
Princess Marie was hands down the star of the night. The JP gown fitted her like a glove. The tiara hair and her make up was on point. She looked stunning.
Lowri.
Marie looks great, QMary needs some softeness, the hair and dress are too severe especially with the high neck, makes her look older. Benedicta looks like she's wearing a de luxe bathrobe. The three tiaras are magnifique!
ReplyDeleteThe green gown is gorgeous, as is the tiara, but I think Pss Marie's hair up would have elevated the look, she looks stunning.
ReplyDeletePss Bene, looks stunning, the star earrings and brooches are beautiful additions. Love her gown, she looks regal and elegant. She really is a class act.
Queen Mary looks outstanding. I love the new tiara, it has a lot of wattage and sparkle, had a look on Instagram, incredible. I'm sure she will experiment with various hair styles, this time I personally feel a bit more volume would have looked better with regards her hair. Her diamond earrings, divine!.
Just gorgeous, Marie and Mary are the winners here. Like the Tiaras a lot.
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Sometimes when necklaces are reconfigured into head ornaments the effect is less than pleasing. It looks like a necklace just put on an alice-band frame.
ReplyDeleteI agree. but wasn't it originally a belt? Anyway, it shouldn't have been altered into a head ornament. But Mary once said in an interview that she enjoyed to play a little with the royal jewelry.
DeleteStunning dresses on the 3 ladies, and what an absolutely beautiful tiara for Mary. I am dissatisfied with the hairdos though. Mary's didn't do any favor to her lovely tiara, and Marie's so outdated.
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