King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have offered another rare glimpse into their lavish home just weeks after sharing an enlightening photo of their living room.
This time, the popular royal couple showed off their formal dining room adorned with pastel flowers – a stark difference from those typically chosen by Queen Margrethe in the past.
The fresh-cut flowers are thought to be another “bold statement” about the couple’s new modern role in the monarchy.
The official dinner, which was also attended by Queen Margrethe, is held annually on March 11 as a mark of honor for the country’s armed forces, air force, National Emergency Management Agency and Marine.
It has been held since 1953 and a different military branch is celebrated each year. In 2023 the dinner was held for the Navy, this year it was for the Armed Forces.
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have offered another rare glimpse into their lavish home just weeks after sharing an enlightening photo of their living room.
Soft, pastel flowers are often used to represent new birth or regeneration, which fits with King Frederik’s vision of a “modern” monarchy.
Soft, pastel flowers are often used to represent new birth or regeneration, which fits with King Frederik’s vision of a “modern” monarchy.
The floral assortment included peach and lavender roses as well as purple orchards.
People seemed impressed by the images posted on the couple’s official Instagram.
“The photo contains all the symbolism that the change of throne represents for me,” one woman wrote.
“The royal couple in the foreground and the proud and happy mother-in-law/mother in the background.”
“I can understand they would like to use their own premises where possible,” said another marveling at the dining room.
Queen Margrethe usually chose bold bouquets of brightly colored roses, which would be stylishly styled.
This is the second time the notoriously private couple have shared a glimpse inside their home and it comes ten years after they personally oversaw its renovation.
According to Danish stylist Jacob Holst Mouritzen, this single photo reveals much more about the couple and their lives than one might think.
At first glance, the image is rather ordinary – and shows the new king sitting on the sofa with David Lappartient, president of the International Cycling Union, who looks relaxed in the royal’s company.
But, according to Holst Mouritzen, the details of the photo are important and should not be obscured.
The first, the curtains, proves the “royal” or wealthy nature of the family, but could easily be overlooked by the average royal observer.
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have given a rare glimpse into their lavish home – ten years after the famous couple renovated it to their very specific tastes.
“The curtains with the classic slaps. If you have it, then you are part of the royal or noble upper class – or you want to (express it). You can’t afford to have that unless you’re a very special person,” he told Danish publication BT.
The second element proves that the newly appointed royals are “modern,” something they have worked to demonstrate since taking over from the former queen.
“This dusty pink velvet ottoman is very modern, and has been for a few seasons,” Mouritzen said, adding that “dusty pink” is “just the right color.”
The other details are even more subtle but immediately caught the expert’s attention.
The first is the alarm system in the corner of the room that was painted to match the wall instead of just sitting “bulky and ugly” in the corner.
He said it’s something very few people do and it shows the Queen’s attention to detail.
Pictured: King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark – the royal couple played a very active role in renovating their home ten years ago.
He then mentioned the books, saying they wouldn’t have been chosen by a PR team but instead reflected the couple’s true interests: art and horses.
The books include an art book by Luc Tuymans, originally from Belgium, and a book titled “Horses of Qatar.”
“Most Danes have no idea about horse breeding in Qatar, they just know that Qatar is something bad, with bad human rights and migrant workers who died during the World Cup” , did he declare.
It is well known that Queen Mary is passionate about equestrian sports.
Mouritzen added that if the beanbag had been dressed for the occasion – and photographed – there would have been books about Denmark or the Danes.
The art book, he explained, is best suited to a royal household because it addresses “themes about good and evil, God and history.”
Other details include the couple’s modern lamp vase, a high-end Georg Jensen dish and a pink water jug by Anna von Lipa which costs AUD$163 (€95).