Is Danish Queen Margrethe’s jewellery box better than Queen Elizabeth’s? From the Emerald Parure Tiara to the Daisy Brooch originally created for a royal wedding, these are her most dazzling pieces

Jul 13, 2021

Queen Margrethe of Denmark knows how to make an entrance, matching her dresses to pieces from one of the world’s most stunning royal jewellery collections. Photo: Getty Images

Queen Margrethe is known for adding artistic flourishes to her outfits with her jewellery collection, which is full of bright emeralds and sapphires

Some of the crown jewels can’t be worn outside Denmark, so the queen makes the most of local events – such as the New Year’s Reception

Statuesque and stylish, Queen Margrethe of Denmark is often the centre of attention when she appears at public events and formal occasions. The Danish monarch, who celebrated her 80th birthday last year, is also known for her passion for art, which is often expressed through her clothes. For example, she is known for wearing gowns in a variety of bold colours and dramatic styles that carry references to portraits of royal and aristocratic ladies from the past.

The Danish queen’s jewellery box is also thought to rival that of England’s Queen Elizabeth. She can often be seen accessorising her outfits with an eclectic collection of pieces, mixing and matching from her own collection and the Danish crown jewels, which date back to Queen Sophie Magdalene in the mid-19th century.