Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark celebrated art and culture at a gala dinner, showcasing their commitment to cultural initiatives and honoring notable achievements in science.
Queen Mary of Denmark and King Frederik recently hosted a gala dinner at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, celebrating Danish art and culture. The event took place on Friday night, showcasing the royal couple’s commitment to promoting cultural initiatives within Denmark.
Queen Mary, 52, made a striking appearance in a sequinned pink gown adorned with silver beading and embellished with clear crystal flowers. Her ensemble was complemented by a jewelled diadem, vintage-inspired earrings, and an impressive diamond ring. She opted for a natural makeup look, allowing her elegance to shine through as her brunette hair was elegantly styled away from her face.
Joining the Queen at the gala was King Frederik, 56, who donned a classic black tuxedo, exuding sophistication as they greeted attendees. The event also saw the presence of Queen Margrethe, who abdicated the throne in January of this year and bestowed it upon her son, now King Frederik X. At the gala, Queen Margrethe, 84, wore a royal blue satin gown with black lace detailing, further accented by a glistening diadem and a bold silver necklace.
Prior to the gala dinner, Queen Mary had a particularly busy week. On Tuesday, she presented the EliteForsk awards, an initiative by Denmark’s Ministry of Education and Research aimed at recognizing significant contributions to Danish science. The awards ceremony took place at Copenhagen’s Black Diamond, a modern extension of the Royal Danish Library, where she was joined by Minister for Higher Education and Science, Christina Egelund.
This year’s EliteForsk awards honored contributions in various scientific fields, including military decision-making, snake venom research, and fertility studies, alongside quantum physics and glass technology. Each award recipient was recognized with DKK 1.2 million (approximately £133,533), with additional funding allocated to their research facilities and personal grants for their contributions. In total, the project aims to support 17 talented PhD students through grants of DKK 200,000 (£22,259).
Before the gala and the awards ceremony, Queen Mary and King Frederik attended a church service in Copenhagen to mark the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. This sequence of events highlights the royal family’s active engagement in both cultural and international affairs.
Source: Noah Wire Services
