Queen Mary of Denmark Wears Rare Purchased Tiara to Royal Wedding
Queen Mary of Denmark attended a summer wedding on August 22, according to reports from Town & Country and Hola! Magazine. The royal joined King Frederik on the island of Funen for the marriage of his godson, Count Gregers Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille, and Cecilie Juhl.
A Royal Wedding on the Island of Funen
According to Hola! Magazine, the wedding ceremony took place at Kværndrup Church before guests moved to historic Egeskov Castle for the celebrations. The couple traveled from their summer home at Gråsten Palace in southern Jutland to attend the high-society event, alongside other notable guests including Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Count Nikolai of Monpezat with partner Benedikte Thoustrup, as reported by HELLO! Magazine.
Adhering to the white-tie dress code, the bride wore a floor-length white gown with a sweeping train and long lace sleeves, paired with the Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille Tiara, an heirloom from the groom’s side previously worn by Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg in 2019, according to HELLO! Magazine.
Queen Mary’s Recycled Designer Gown
For her guest attire, Queen Mary selected a pastel pink floral dress by New York designer Mikael Aghal, featuring a fitted waist, delicate floral detailing, long sleeves with dramatic flared cuffs, and a softly pleated skirt, as detailed by Hola! Magazine. HELLO! Magazine noted that the dress demonstrates sustainable royal fashion choices, as the queen previously wore the maxi gown during an official visit to Nigeria in June 2025 and on an official trip to Australia in October 2024.
Hola! Magazine reported that Queen Mary completed her tonal look with matching pink accessories, including a pleated Prada clutch and Gianvito Rossi pumps. Her soft, luminous makeup, rosy cheeks, and updo with a center part complemented the pale pink tones of her outfit. King Frederik wore traditional white-tie attire alongside her.
The History of the Edwardian Diamond Necklace Tiara
The standout piece of Queen Mary’s wardrobe was the Edwardian Diamond Necklace Tiara, a private piece that stands apart from standard royal inherited jewels. According to Hola! Magazine, Mary purchased the antique set at a Bruun Rasmussen auction in Copenhagen in 2012 for approximately $9,600, while HELLO! Magazine cited the purchase price as roughly £6,980 (€8,050).
The tiara dates from around 1900 to 1910 and contains rose and old mine-cut diamonds, rubies, and spinels set in gold and silver, according to Hola! Magazine. The publication noted that the piece features a convertible design allowing the jeweled section to detach from its frame and be worn as a necklace.
HELLO! Magazine noted that Mary had to replace a missing stone before debuting the piece publicly in 2015. She first wore the converted necklace at Queen Margrethe’s birthday party, and later debuted it as a tiara in March 2016 at Christiansborg Palace, as well as during Crown Prince Frederik’s 50th birthday gala in May 2018.
Commenting on the unique acquisition, jewelry expert Trang Do told HELLO! Queen Mary’s approach to tiaras is quietly radical by royal standards. Trang Do added: Rather than relying solely on inherited heirlooms, she has actively acquired tiaras at auction, introducing pieces into the royal collection through her own discernment and taste.