The quirky Shamballa bracelet that King Frederick of Denmark wore on the day he ascended the throne was a gift from his four children.
Eagle-eyed royal watchers have long speculated about the bracelet sticking out of his right sleeve as he waved to the crowd next to his wife, Queen Mary.
Many assumed it was part of the royal family’s promise to move the monarchy forward – a reflection of his ‘spiritual outlook’.
This theory was popular because the king wore the bracelet on his right hand, which symbolized power, action and the drive to get things done.
But now the king himself has revealed the truth behind the expensive accessory, noting that it was a “personal gift from four children to their father.”
The quirky Shamballa bracelet worn by King Frederick of Denmark on the day he ascended the throne was a gift from his four children
The bracelet is from Shamballa Jewels and is valued at $4,400
The bracelet is one of the cheapest from the Shamballa collection, costing around $4400 AUD.
It is made with matte black ceramic beads, two 18k yellow gold beads and diamonds.
More expensive options from the trendy brand cost up to $27,000.
It can now be seen in the exhibition Frederik 10 – King of Tomorrow in the Amalienborg Museum.
‘Full of hope and love. The bracelet is worn by Frederick 10th for the proclamation on the balcony of Christiansborg Castle. Down in Palace Square is the cheering crowd. Next to him, the base itself: Queen Mary and their four children,” reads the sign next to the bracelet.
It was presented to the king by his four children on the occasion of the coronation
Shamballa Jewels owners Mikkel and Mads Kornerup previously told Danish tabloid BT that they could confirm the bracelet came from their collection.
However, they refused to acknowledge whether it had been paid for or donated. The new information suggests that the king and queen’s children purchased the bracelet from their father for the big day.
The royal family has close ties with Danish jewellers, Queen Mary even opened their Soho store in 2017.