King Frederik and Queen Mary attended a glamorous gala dinner at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on the first day of their state visit to France, but there was one notable absence in Mary’s evening ensemble.
The Danish royals were warmly welcomed by President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron as they arrived in the French capital on Monday. The President hosted the soirée, where the couples posed for several photos before entering the palace for dinner.
Queen Mary, 53, looked stunning in a semi-sheer high-necked blouse paired with an A-line silk floral skirt. She completed her elegant gala look with a pearl-adorned clutch bag and striking gold and topaz earrings.
However, unlike many gala dinners, Mary chose not to wear a tiara—a choice in line with a precedent set by other Queen Consorts. As noted by the Court Jeweller, state banquets in France have not adhered to a strict white-tie and tiara dress code since the early 2000s.
Several Queen Consorts, including Queen Mathilde of Belgium in October 2024 and Queen Camilla in September 2023, have also opted against wearing tiaras during their state visits to France.
