The Swedish capital has dressed up again this year December 10, 2025an immovable date on which the death of Alfred Nobel is celebrated and on which Stockholm becomes the world center of knowledge, culture and also elegance. The concert hall has opened its doors for a ceremony that combines solemnity, tradition and a unique parade of historical pieces from the royal jeweler. The Bernadotte family led the event with an impeccable production in which the tiaras were as protagonists as the winners themselves.
Queen Silvia has attracted the most attention with a style that combines memory and sophistication. A has been restored for this edition yellow dress from Georg et Arendthe same one he said during the gala dinner for the Golden Jubilee of King Carl XVI. Gustaf carried. Embroidered with tiny pearls, crystals and pearls, the piece consists of a two-layered skirt full of movement, perfect for such an important evening.
To crown the ensemble, the ruler used one of the most symbolic tiaras of the dynasty: that of the Nine Pointsa creation commissioned by Oscar II in the 19th century for his wife Sofia of Nassau. With its signature diamond “suns” at the top and a Victorian-inspired structure, this tiara has accompanied several generations of Bernadotte women. Silvia chose her multiple times and made her almost an extension of her institutional image.
The Crown Princess has chosen a clear message: tradition, memory and continuity. To this end, she dusted off one of the most famous dresses from the family archive, a design in Pearl gray, signed by Jacques Zehnderthat Queen Silvia wore at the Nobel Prize ceremony in 1994. Featuring a strapless neckline and a three-dimensional overlap, the style has a modern feel thanks to the way Victoria placed it blue cord of the Order of Seraphimby integrating it under the structure of the dress.
As for jewelry, the heiress has once again chosen one of her iconic pieces: the Bathing fringe tiara. This tiara, consisting of 47 diamonds arranged in a radial pattern, came to Sweden in 2011 1881 as a wedding gift from the Duke and Duchess of Baden to the then future Queen Victoria. Since the current Princess Victoria first debuted it at the wedding of Prince Haakon of Norway in 2001, she has incorporated it into dozens of official events, making it a true symbol of her public persona.
Princess Madeleine, who once again sat front row with her husband Chris O’Neill, chose an outfit that perfectly complemented her Nordic features and blue eyes. His choice was Aquamarine “Kokoshnik” tiaraa piece with more than a century of history, inspired by traditional Russian headwear. The piece consists of large aquamarines framed by a structure of platinum and diamonds. It has survived for several generations since Gustav Adolf gave it to his fiancée Margaret of Connaugh in 1905.
Magdalena’s chosen design – a jeweled creation by Jenny Packham, studded with crystals and accompanied by a flowing cape – further enhanced the presence of this tiara, which, despite being part of the family collection, seems tailor-made for her. Repeated use in recent years shows this.
Although most of the royal family was present, there was the notable absence of Princess Sofia, who the royal family excused for family reasons. However, attention was not distracted from the overall brilliance of the evening, with several royals choosing to rescue period pieces from their wardrobes.
Victoria, for example, repeated the formula of 2018 when she decided to wear another dress of her mother, on this occasion a model of Nina Ricci. The commitment to sustainability and memory is once again very present in this year’s edition and underlines the image of continuity that characterizes the Bernadotte family.
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