To celebrate Prince Christian’s 18th birthday, the royals of Europe gathered in Copenhagen for a gala dinner last night.
Guests including Princess Mary of Denmark, Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Mette-Marit of Norway all looked straight out of a fairytale as they attended the glamorous party at Christiansborg Palace.
The birthday boy’s mother, Mary, 51, who is married to Prince Frederik, the heir apparent to the Danish throne, put on a dazzling display in the diamond tiara she wore on her wedding day in 2004.
Looking effortlessly elegant, the Australian-born mother-of-four opted for a gem-encrusted blue gown from Danish designer Jesper Høvring and a pair of shimmering diamond drop earrings.
Sweden’s Victoria, 46, who is heir to her country’s throne, appeared just as radiant in a cream Elie Saab gown with a square neckline that showed off her statement diamond necklace.
To celebrate Prince Christian’s 18th birthday, the royals of Europe gathered in Copenhagen for a gala dinner last night. Pictured left, Princess Mary of Denmark, and right, Princess Victoria of Sweden
Guests including Princess Mary of Denmark , Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Mette-Marit of Norway (picture left with Princess Ingrid Alexandra) all looked straight out of a fairytale as they attended the glamorous party at Christiansborg Palace
Not be outdone by the younger royals, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (pictured right), whose half-century reign makes her Europe’s longest-serving monarch, commanded attention in a bright red gown and the Pearl Poire Tiara. Pictured left, Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands
Denmark’s Prince Christian reacts as he delivers a speech during the gala for his 18th birthday at the Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen
Adding a pair of diamond earrings and an eye-catching tiara to finish off her look, the princess attended the occasion alongside her husband Prince Daniel, 50, and her 11-year-old daughter, Princess Estelle.
Victoria and Estelle weren’t the only glamorous mother and daughter duo at the gala, with Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, 50, and her daughter Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 19, wearing matching blue gowns and sparkling tiaras.
They were joined by Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, 19, and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, 21.
Catharina-Amalia looked stylish in a caped dress from Essentiel Antwerp, with her long hair down and pinned back with a diamond tiara.
Elisabeth, meanwhile, looked every inch the princess in a cream sleeveless gown from Belgian couture brand Natan, which she teamed with matching gloves.
Not be outdone by the younger royals, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, whose half-century reign makes her Europe’s longest-serving monarch, commanded attention in a bright red gown and the Pearl Poire Tiara.
Other picture-perfect guests included Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Benedikte of Denmark.
The party saw hundreds of well-heeled guests from across Europe present, such as Queen Anne-Sophie of Greece, Crown Prince Pavlof of Greece and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece.
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, 19, and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, 21, pictured together, attended the glitzy event
The birthday boy’s mother, Mary, 51, who is married to Prince Frederik , the heir apparent to the Danish throne, put on a dazzling display in the diamond tiara she wore on her wedding day in 2004
Sweden ‘s Victoria (pictured left, with Princess Estelle and Prince Daniel), 46, who is heir to her country’s throne, appeared just as radiant in a cream Elie Saab gown with a square neckline that showed off her statement diamond necklace
Adding a pair of diamond earrings and an eye-catching tiara to finish off her look, the princess attended the occasion alongside her husband Prince Daniel, 50, and her 11-year-old daughter, Princess Estelle (pictured right)
Denmark’s Prince Christian and Crown Prince Frederik hug after he delivered his speech
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark with Count Felix of Monpezat, Count Henrik of Monzepat and Countess Athena of Monpezat
Meanwhile, perhaps showing that Denmark’s royal title row is truly behind them, Prince Joachim attended his nephew’s party – after last year criticising his mother Queen Margrethe’s decision to strip his children of their prince and princess titles.
He was joined at the gala by his wife Princess Marie, and their children Count Henrik of Monzepat and Countess Athena of Monpezat. Count Felix of Monpezat, Joachim’s second eldest son from his first marriage, was also at the event.
As well as the gala, on the eve of Christian’s birthday, a documentary giving an insight into the teenager’s life was broadcast to mark his milestone.
According to the palace, the production gives Danes the chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with the prince like never before.
Catharina-Amalia (pictured left) looked stylish in a caped dress from Essentiel Antwerp. Elisabeth (pictured right), meanwhile, looked every inch the princess in a cream sleeveless gown from Belgian couture brand Natan, which she teamed with matching gloves
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark with Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway (pictured left) and Princess Mette-Marit of Norway (pictured right)
Looking effortlessly elegant, Princess Mary (pictured right) opted for a gem-encrusted blue gown from Danish designer Jesper Høvring and a pair of shimmering diamond drop earrings
The party saw hundreds of well-heeled guests from across Europe present, such as Queen Anne-Sophie of Greece, Crown Prince Pavlof of Greece (pictured left) and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece (pictured right)
Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Queen Anne-Sophie of Greece during a gala dinner on the occasion of the 18th birthday celebrations of the Danish Prince
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway (pictured left) and Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands (pictured right) during the gala dinner
It shows the royal learning about institutions in Danish society and gives an insight into his relationship with his father.
Christian, who is a four-times great grandson of Queen Victoria and fifth cousins with Princes William and Harry, was followed by cameras last August, as he took ‘King lessons’ alongside his father.
‘Together, they undertake this adventure with a clear mission: to ensure that Prince Christian knows better the country of which he will one day be king,’ the Palace said in a statement.
The documentary reportedly shows him meeting with Danish Parliament, as well as members of the Supreme Court and representatives from the Danish church.
Other picture-perfect guests included Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (pictured left, with his family) and Princess Benedikte of Denmark
Princess Mary performs a deep curtsy as she is greeted by her mother-in-law, Denmark’s Queen
Denmark’s Prince Christian (pictured centre) delivers a speech during the celebration
Queen Margrethe, dressed in a red gown, delivers a speech during the celebration last night
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