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Queen Mary's Tiara: Diamonds Repurposed from Royal Belt
2 Jan
Summary
- Queen Mary debuted a new tiara crafted from diamonds of an antique royal belt.
- The Danish royals attended a New Year's Reception wearing prestigious Order of the Elephant collars.
- Queen Mary's New Year's gown featured updated lace bodice and sleeves for a fresh appearance.
Queen Mary of Denmark presented a striking image at the New Year's Reception held at Amalienborg Palace on January 1st, 2026. She wore a champagne-colored gown by Jesper Hovring, updated with new lace elements on the bodice and sleeves. Both the Queen and King Frederik donned distinctive collars signifying their membership in the prestigious Order of the Elephant, a Danish chivalric order and Denmark's highest honor.
The most remarkable aspect of Queen Mary's ensemble was a newly designed bandeau tiara. Its diamonds were carefully extracted from a medieval-inspired belt created in 1840 by goldsmith Carl Martin Weisshaupt. This innovative tiara, co-designed by Queen Mary and Danish Royal Collection experts in 2024, allows for the diamonds to be replaced if desired.
This royal celebration also highlighted a trend of sustainable fashion. Queen Mary's recycled gown and repurposed tiara echo similar practices seen with other modern royals. The event occurred after a somber December 2025, during which the King and Queen extended condolences following a tragic terror attack in Sydney, Australia.
