Crown Princess Mary will inherit one of the most beautiful jewellery collections in the world on Sunday when she becomes Queen of Denmark.
Mary's 83-year-old mother-in-law Queen Margrethe will abdicate the throne on Sunday after 52 years on the throne.
She announced her abdication during a live television broadcast on New Year's Eve to the surprise of the Danish population.
Margrethe's oldest son Crown Prince Frederik will become Frederik X, with Mary becoming his Queen Consort.
Princess Mary will inherit one of the most beautiful jewellery collections in the world
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Mary had already become a sartorial icon as the Danish Crown Princess.
The 51-year-old, who was born in Australia, will now have access to exquisite jewels since she is becoming Queen.
One such jewellery set Mary will inherit is the Crown Emerald Parure.
It was made in 1840 and includes a tiara, necklace, break-away brooch that may be worn in multiple smaller pieces, and a set of earrings that are all set with diamonds and emeralds.
Crown Princess Mary photographed with Princess Kate in Denmark in 2022PAQueen Margrethe wore it many times for formal events, most notably the New Year's Reception.
Another jewellery set Mary will inherit is the Crown Pearl and Ruby Parure.
Created in 1842, this parure comes with an oversized pearl necklace, earrings with rubies and pearls, and a big brooch with rubies and pearls that may be worn in several ways.
On occasion, Queen Margrethe wore the brooch that was fastened to the necklace.
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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced her abdication in her New Year's speechReutersMary may also begin wearing the Rose-Cut Diamond Parure.
This was made in 1840 for Queen Caroline Amalie and has also been flaunted by Queen Margrethe II.
In addition, the Brilliant Diamond Parure, which was again created in 1840, could be worn by Mary now she is becoming Queen.