Today, a new official gala portrait of Her Majesty The Queen is released. The portrait was taken in connection with The Queen’s 80th birthday in April this year and replaces the most recent official portrait from 2012. There is a tradition that the portrait of the sovereign is changed at intervals, often in connection with special events, anniversaries or round birthdays. The portraits are therefore also part of the narrative about the Danish head of state’s life and activities.   

The new photo portrait of The Queen in the Dome Hall at Fredensborg Palace was taken by photographer Per Morten Abrahamsen in the summer of 2020 and shows The Majesty in regalia with the Order of the Elephant in riband with accompanying breast star, Frederik 9.'s portrait with diamonds and Grand Commander's cross of the Order of Dannebrog. In addition, The Queen wears her Perlepoire set consisting of diadem, necklace, earrings and brooch with precious stones. The Majesty has worn the set in several official gala portraits through the years.

The portrait, which is mounted in a newly designed frame of Danish oak with the Royal Crown at the top, will henceforth be seen hanging in, among other places, state institutions, including embassies and consulates, as well as on Danish vessels.

In connection with the release of the photo portrait, for a limited period of one week, it will be possible to download the portrait from kongehuset.dk for editorial reference. The official photo portrait may not be stored after use, and cropping or otherwise altering the gala portrait is not permitted.