Icelandic State Visit to Denmark

President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and First Lady Eliza Jean Reid of Iceland are on their first State Visit to Denmark from January 24th to 26th. They were received by the Royal Family at Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg. The Presidential couple and the Queen attended an event at The Black Diamond in Copenhagen. In the evening, Queen Margrethe held a State Banquet at Christian VII’s Palace in honour of the Presidential Couple.

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Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik welcomed President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and First Lady Eliza Jean Reid of Iceland at Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg. They posed with the President and First Lady for official photos. Later, the Presidential Couple and Queen attended the presentation of The National Gift – The Complete Sagas of Icelanders translated into Danish at the Danish Royal Library in Copenhagen.

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In the evening, Queen Margrethe held a State Banquet in honour of President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and First Lady Eliza Jean Reid at Christian VII’s Palace. It was attended by members of the Royal Family, the government, the bureau, and the Icelandic delegation. Both the Queen and President gave speeches

For the day events, Queen Margrethe wore white suit with her modern turquoise earrings and brooch. Prince Henrik wore a grey suit with a pink shirt and purple tie. For the State Banquet, Queen Margrethe wore a green lace evening gown with the Naasut Tiara, matching earrings, diamond riviere, emerald brooch, and the star & sash of the Order of the Falcon. Prince Henrik wore White Tie with the Sash of the Order of the Falcon and the stars of his other orders.

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Crown Prince Frederik wore White Tie with the Sash of the Order of the Falcon , and the stars of his other orders. Crown Princess Mary wore a tiered Oscar de la Renta skirt and lace top with her Necklace Tiara, intricate earrings, and the star & sash of the Order of the Falcon, as well as Queen Margrethe’s Family Order.

Prince Joachim wore White Tie with the Sash of the Order of the Falcon and the stars of his other orders. Princess Marie wore a black gown with the Dagmar Floral Tiara, and the star & sash of the Order of the Falcon, as well as Queen Margrethe’s Family Order.

Princess Bendikte wore a red evening gown with Queen Sofia’s Pearl and Star Tiara, diamond stars, pearl necklace and earrings and the star & sash of the Order of the Falcon.

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For more information, check out:

Kongehuset

Queen Margrethe’s Speech

Danish Royal Tiaras

Guest List

Tiara Predictions for the Banquet

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