Queen Mary of Denmark hid a poignant message in an easy-to-overlook detail of her outfit during a state visit to Sweden.
The Australian-born royal donned a stunning brooch with both Swedish and Danish roots while attending a day of formalities in Stockholm.
Mary received the brooch from her mother-in-law, Queen Margaret, after the birth of her eldest son, Prince Christian, 18, who was unable to visit with his parents.
The sparkling brooch has been passed down from generation to generation, as Margrethe obtained it from her mother, Queen Ingrid, who was born in Sweden.
Queen Ingrid inherited the heirloom from her mother, Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden.
Queen Mary of Denmark wore a stunning brooch with both Swedish and Danish roots while attending a welcoming ceremony in Stockholm.
Mary received the brooch from her mother-in-law, Queen Margaret, after the birth of her eldest son, Prince Christian, 18, who was unable to visit with his parents.
Set in gold and silver, the historic pin features a large sapphire surrounded by diamonds and pearls.
Since the brooch was a maternity gift, Maria has worn it on multiple occasions to celebrate her son, including his baptism and confirmation.
Next to the sentimental jewel was a small rosette that was given to Mary during her visit.
The rosette dates back to the 19th century and represents the Order of Seraphim, Sweden’s most distinguished order.
Since the brooch was a maternity gift, Maria has worn it on multiple occasions to celebrate her son, including his baptism and confirmation.
Next to the sentimental jewel was a small rosette representing the Order of Seraphim, Sweden’s most distinguished order, which was awarded to Mary on Monday.
For the morning formalities, Mary kept warm in a navy shawl, gloves and hat and in the afternoon she swept her hair to one side and paired her dress with a blue belt and high heels.
Maria received the title of Knight of the Seraphim Order, which Frederik received in 1993.
The 52-year-old pinned the two pins in an elegant white dress by Copenhagen designer Mark Kenly Domino Tan.
She and Frederik arrived aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog and stayed warm in a navy shawl and gloves and tied their hair up with a matching hat.
For the evening formalities, Mary tied her hair to the side with a barrette and paired her knit dress with a dark blue belt and elegant pumps.
Mary and Frederick were in Sweden for their first royal visit together as King and Queen on May 6-7.