On January 1, the 2023 New Year’s Levee and Banquet hosted by Queen Margrethe took place at Christian VII's Palace. The event was held for the representatives of government, the speaker of the Danish Parliament, high-level officers and specially invited guests. Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Princess Benedikte and Prince Joachim attended. Crown Princess Mary wore a pale blue pearl embroidered gown by Lasse Spangenberg.