On January 29, 2025, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted a banquet at Frederik VIII’s Palace in Amalienborg, Copenhagen to mark the anniversary of the Holmen Medal of Honor. Queen Margrethe was also present. The Holmen Medal of Honor is the oldest military service medal in Denmark. Today, those who have served in the Royal Danish Navy for 25 years are eligible to receive this honor.
I love the table fashion. ;)
ReplyDeleteForks and spoons are placed upside down to prevent worn spots on the silver/gilt
DeleteForks and spoons placed upside down to prevent worn spots on silver etc
DeleteYou mean, the table is dressed best? 😁
DeleteReally the worst dress on Queen Mary. It does absolutely nothing for her and it makes her look old. I don’t think black is a good color for her.
ReplyDeleteFormal military wear for Mary. I love the table setting, did you notice the forks are upside down though? I’m used to the English formal table setting, can anyone from Denmark educate me on this?
DeleteNo worst dress really visible anywhere, she wears a beautifully tailored short feminine jacket as background for the military adornments she has to wear on this occasion.
DeleteAnon 18:46--I have read that fork prongs/tines are placed upside when the silver has an embossed features/details on the back of the fork. The custom evidently came from the French. I recall my French aunt--who was born in 1919 by the way--setting her table this way when she and my uncle were entertaining and using their gorgeous sterling silver from Christofle. -- Janet
DeleteAnon 18.46 In Danish table settings, it's actually common to place the forks with the tines facing down. It’s a subtle difference from the English style, where the tines often face up. The idea behind it is to avoid any sharp points poking out, which makes for a more relaxed and clean look.
DeleteWhat a lovely photo. Love queen M huge medallion brooch. Perfect amount of bling. Queen Mary has a nice uniform jacket, not fussy on her hair. Nevertheless they all look appropriately dressed, even the kings hair is looking better.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo. So glad that Queen Margrethe’s blue skirt provides a spot if colour in an otherwise very sombre line up
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What happened to Mary's hair?
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DeleteWhat happened to Mary? I am a huge fan of her style but this is not a look I can find anything positive to say about, and so unusually for her , her hair is a mess. Let’s hope it is a one off. LRB
Delete@Anon 19:21: At closer inspection you'll notice that she wears a military uniform jacket and if you read Helen's introductory text, you will know the reason.
DeleteAnon 18:47: Her hair looks disheveled as if she had faced a strong wind. Queen Margrethe's hair also looks a little disheveled.
DeleteReplying to Anon 20:33 - I am not anon I am LRB. I don’t like her outfit she looks a mess, military jacket or not. For me, as stated, this is a rare miss. So I stick by my comment. LRB
DeleteAbsolutely a hair style that is not suitable for the uniform (and face?). But maybe Mary thought it would improve the look of her in this dress which I can't imagine is one of her favorites.
DeleteEveryone looks lovely! I think I see one Navy woman peeking from the back row, second from the right. Does anyone know the history of the mighty jewel circle brooch pinned to Margarette’s bodice?
ReplyDeleteDésolée, il n'y a que le dressage de la table qui m'intéresse !
ReplyDeleteI don't know what's doing her hairdresser, this is the worst looking hair on her seems to me. Wake up call. Poltroni
ReplyDeleteBad hairday for Mary!
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to make out what Mary is wearing!
ReplyDeleteThe table setting on the other hand—- gorgeous!!!
Gorgeous table setting to honor the Holmen Medalists. I love that Queen Mary is wearing her formal evening dress uniform. She is showing great respect to her nation's military. She has worn this gown--designed by female military officers--for a number of years.
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What is going on with Mary’s hair???
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Indeed the forks are facing down, can someone enlight us about this?
ReplyDeleteI think there is something awkward about the picture and not per se Mary looking poorly, perhaps a close up will help us understand the hairdo.
January has been busy for the Danish pair
Luna
I wonder why Queen Mary must wear all these military adornments. Did she ever had military training in the Danish army/navy ? I think I never saw Queen Margrethe wearing a kind of uniform and military medals and she was head of the Defence forces of her country. Queen Margrethe still looking so courageous to assist at different occasions. She seems to be happy and that is what counts.
ReplyDeleteMary must hate this uniform dress. She never looked good in it and have had her hair in a updo before which makes the whole look somber and a little old. The new hair was maybe meant to spice it up.
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