For the first time in over a century, Queen Mary of Denmark has revived a long-lost royal treasure, wearing a tiara unseen in living memory.
At a state gala dinner at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, the Danish Queen—wife of King Frederik—dazzled in Queen Caroline Amalie’s gold diadem, a rarely-seen piece of royal history.
The glamorous white-tie event was hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his wife, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, in celebration of Denmark and Finland’s longstanding ties.
With her brunette hair styled in a sleek low bun, Queen Mary provided the perfect stage for the ruby-adorned diadem to shine.
The Danish court confirmed that the tiara had been locked away in the royal vault for 140 years, making this its first public appearance in more than a century.
“The diadem was created around 1820 for Caroline Amalie, who was married to Christian VIII, Denmark’s regent from 1839 to 1848,” the court revealed.
The statement further explained: “The 11 encased gems were collected by her husband during their travels to Italy between 1819 and 1821, where they explored Rome and ancient sites such as Pompeii. The piece reflects the classicist style of the time and was originally designed for everyday wear rather than grand, ostentatious occasions.”
By bringing this historic diadem back into the spotlight, Queen Mary has not only revived a piece of Denmark’s royal heritage but also reaffirmed her reputation for seamlessly blending tradition with modern elegance.
