Mary of Denmark recycles symbolic outfit on new official portraits

Friday 22nd November 2024 05:53 PM

They chose a location that they know well to take these photos. This November 21, 2024, Amalienborg Palace revealed three new portraits of King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark. “The portraits of the King and Queen were captured by photographer Steen Evald in the Great Hall of Frederik VIII Palace in Amalienborg. They will be used by the Royal House of Denmark for, among other things, official trips, visits and special events, as well as within the framework of the patronage of the King and Queen”, indicates the Court.

As for the gala portraits, Queen Mary and King Frederik X of Denmark pose in front of Steen Evald's lens. © Steen Evald, The Royal House

If the sovereign wears a classic navy blue suit, his wife chose a dress that she had only worn once until now. This is in fact the outfit made by the Danish designer Soeren Le Schmidt for the accession to the throne of Frederik X on January 14. “I was very honored, happy, proud and above all grateful that I was asked to design this dress for this special occasion,” the young designer then confided to Vogue Scandinavia about this “dress that will go down in the history books”. This November 22, the day after the release of these photos, Soeren Le Schmidt took the opportunity to share them on his Instagram account. “THX”, he wrote soberly A sincere “thank you” accompanied by a safety pin and a white heart By opting for this outfit, Queen Mary renews her support for the designer whom she met seven years ago.

Queen Mary of Denmark once again chose her white dress made by Soeren Le Schmidt. © Steen Evald, The Royal House

These photos are in addition to those of the gala unveiled last April and on which Mary of Denmark wore the Crown Jewels for the very first time, a privilege of her new function. “They are currently sent, among others, to Danish embassies and consulates abroad, to national institutions and to certain Danish ships,” the palace said. Already behind the lens is photographer Steen Evald.

For more than 25 years, he has immortalized the great moments of the Danish royal family: from the 30th birthday of Frederik that the sovereign couple once again called on him to take these portraits. As for the location, Frederik VIII Palace “serves as a private residence for the royal couple, with administrative and representational functions,” Frederik and Mary having moved there “in 2010 after a complete restoration of the interior and exterior started in 2004″, specifies the Court.

For more than a quarter of a century, Steen Evald has photographed key moments in the life of Frederik X. © Steen Evald, The Royal House

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