A dinner hosted by King Frederick and Queen Mary of Denmark at Copenhagen’s Amalienborg Palace in honour of 50 leaders of the EU and the European Political Community was held in an atmosphere of royal opulence and strong political symbolism.

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The dinner was attended by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Kir Starmers, German Chancellor Friedrich Murch, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and many other leaders, including Prince Albert of Monaco.

According to Billed-Bladet magazine, the evening was described as a “working dinner”, with a professional dress code. King Frederick appeared in a suit instead of a military uniform, while Queen Mary opted for an elegant cream ensemble with a black jacket. Most of the female leaders followed suit, with Ursula von der Leyen and Georgia Meloni opting for shades of beige.

The King’s message

In his speech, Frederick sent a message of unity and responsibility: “As Europeans, we hold part of each other’s lives in each other’s hands. And we owe it to our past, present and future to carry this responsibility with care. The world is changing, and Europe’s security and values are under pressure. None of us can face these challenges alone.”

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