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Celebrations for Crown Prince Frederik?s 50th birthday announced ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/celebrations-for-crown-prince-frederiks-50th-birthday-announced-100293)

As someone on another forum stated, it's a bit ironical that there seems to be a ten day celebration of Fred's 50th birthday by the Royal House and yet he has performed less than ten public engagements in this month.
I know little Denmark doesn't demand a great deal of its royal family but I can't help musing that if the Queen had decided on days and days of private celebrations with her family and friends for her 50th the British newspapers, even in those far more deferential days, would have been beside themselves and there would have been hell to pay.

You have a point. The Danes do like their celebrations. I personally found the multitude of banquets and parties for Marguerites' 75th a bit much. Maybe because it is such a popular and old monarchy, they can get away with it. Plus they do not have the rapid tabloids like in the UK.

Princess Mary of Denmark joins children as they celebrate charity run | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5753293/Jubilant-Princess-Mary-Denmark-joins-children-celebrate-charity-run.html)

Foreign royals set to attend Crown Prince Frederik?s 50th birthday celebration ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/foreign-royal-set-to-attend-crown-prince-frederiks-50th-birthday-celebration-103321)

QuoteBelow is a list of those royals who have, so far, announced their attendance. The list will be updated when and if other royals reveal who they are sending.

Luxembourg: Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa

Norway: Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit

Sweden: King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel

Will the BRF be sending anyone to even part of this ten day celebration of Fred's 50th birthday? Answer: Probably not! Same old story.

More's the pity. The European royals bend forwards and backwards to attend British events but it is never reciprocated. I can understand QEII and DOE now that they are old. Perhaps even Charles because he is busy and his current wife hates flying but surely W, H, M and C could visit. When they really must go, they send Edward and Sophie which is pretty much equal to a snub since they are so far down the line of succession it seems like an oversight.

Edward and Sophie are the usual guests/representatives at the continental events, but I don't see anything yet about either of them attending anything. Both have a reception at BP in 5/24. British monarchy site is not showing anything for them being in Copenhagen.

Sophie did attend Harald and Sonja's 80th birthday celebrations, so it is possible that she's the designated guest if they send someone.

I'd be surprised if the Dutch and Belgians do not attend. Spain's attendance seems to depend upon the "nation's mood." Things seem rather unsettled IMO and both have events for the 26th as noted in the article.

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Princess Mary boards yacht for Crown Prince Frederik?s birthday  | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5761721/Princess-Mary-boards-royal-yacht-Crown-Prince-Frederiks-50th-birthday.html)

Quote from: royalanthropologist on May 23, 2018, 12:44:20 PM
More's the pity. The European royals bend forwards and backwards to attend British events but it is never reciprocated. I can understand QEII and DOE now that they are old. Perhaps even Charles because he is busy and his current wife hates flying but surely W, H, M and C could visit. When they really must go, they send Edward and Sophie which is pretty much equal to a snub since they are so far down the line of succession it seems like an oversight.

We have wait and see who on the lists at CP Frederick?s 50th birthday hardly answer but Fred always close friends CP Victoria and CP Haakon..

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Crown Prince Frederik's and Princess Mary's visit to Aarhus | Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2018/05/crown-prince-frederiks-and-princess.html)

Crown Prince Frederik?s 50th birthday celebrations : Aarhus Visit (https://www.therealmyroyals.com/crown-prince-frederiks-50th-birthday-celebrations-aarhus-visit/)

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Crown Princess Mary of Denmark dazzles in a lace dress in Aarhus | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5763429/Crown-Princess-Mary-Denmark-dazzles-lace-dress.html)

Yes @sara8150- The Danes and Swedes are close cousins and they're good friends with the Norwegian royals.

CP family at an unveiling of Frederik's new portrait.

https://www.billedbladet.dk/sites/billedbladet.dk/files/styles/landscape_16-9_8grid/public/media/article/_kgl_boern_01.jpg

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QM, CP couple and family viewing  an exhibit on Frederik's life. (In Danish.)

https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/videos/673192379686013/

Danish royals unveil portrait of Crown Prince Frederik | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5768289/Danish-royals-unveil-portrait-Crown-Prince-Frederik.html)

Danish Royal Family attended the opening of an exhibition | Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2018/05/danish-royal-family-attended-opening-of.html)

Crown Prince Frederik?s 50th birthday celebrations :Unveiling of the new portrait of Frederik (https://www.therealmyroyals.com/crown-prince-frederiks-50th-birthday-celebrations-unveiling-of-the-new-portrait-of-frederik/)

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark 50th birthday portrait unveiled (https://us.hola.com/en/royalty/2018052412070/crown-prince-frederik-denmark-50th-birthday-portrait/)

A look at the VERY similar style of Princess Mary and Kate Middleton | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5769779/A-look-similar-style-Princess-Mary-Kate-Middleton.html)

The Danish RF really love commissioning portraits of themselves. There have been group affairs featuring the whole family with an artist who adopted a 'Children of the Corn' style, ones of Henrik, Daisy, and Christian by themselves and now some new portraits showing Fred and Mary. Daisy probably thought 'I'll have a portrait painted of my son for this monumental birthday and throw my daughter in law into the mix as well. Original thought!

@Curryong-Just don't select that "Flowers in the Attic" or "Children of the Corn" artist!! :P

BTW Belgians and Dutch have  confirmed their attendance at the birthday celebrations. No word on a BRF attendee.

I would carefully avoid that particular artist TLLK under all circumstances,  :D but seriously, Daisy and her family have a positive mania for seeing themselves immortalised on canvas. I wonder whether it's Henri's influence!

Crown Prince Frederik's 50th birthday celebrations, Amalienborg | Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2018/05/crown-prince-frederiks-50th-birthday.html)

New official photo of Danish Crown Prince family was released | Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2018/05/new-official-photo-of-danish-crown.html)

Crown Prince Frederik?s 50th birthday celebrations : Balcony Appearance (https://www.therealmyroyals.com/crown-prince-frederiks-50th-birthday-celebrations-balcony-appearance/)

New pictures released by the palace to celebrate Crown Prince Frederik?s 50th Birthday (https://www.therealmyroyals.com/new-pictures-released-by-the-palace-to-celebrate-crown-prince-frederiks-50th-birthday/)

New photo of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark released in celebration of 50th birthday today ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/new-photo-of-crown-prince-frederik-of-denmark-released-in-celebration-of-50th-birthday-today-103554)

Princess Mary joins husband Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark as he celebrates his 50th birthday | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5775163/Princess-Mary-joins-husband-Crown-Prince-Frederik-Denmark-celebrates-50th-birthday.html)

Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion: Gala banquet - Crown Prince Frederik's 50th birthday celebrations (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2018/05/gala-banquet-crown-prince-frederiks.html?m=1)

Crown Prince Frederik?s 50th birthday celebrations : GalaDinner (https://www.therealmyroyals.com/crown-prince-frederiks-50th-birthday-celebrations-dinner/)

I quite like this photo. Fred has always been quite baby-faced and not shown his age, IMO. However over the last couple of years the greying of his hair and beard have given him a bit of gravitas. Hope he enjoys the celebrations.

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Btw, no British royals at the birthday celebrations even though the Scandis and some European royals have gathered in Denmark. Again, complete contempt for other royal Houses by the BRF, in my view.

Crown Princess Mary gives moving speech to 'my man' Prince Frederik on his 50th birthday (https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018052748950/crown-prince-frederik-50-birthday-speech-by-crown-princess-mary/)

European royalty join Danish royals for Crown Prince Frederik's glittering 50th birthday gala - Foto 1 (https://us.hola.com/en/royalty/gallery/2018052712082/crown-prince-frederik-50th-birthday-royal-gala-photos/1/)

Glad to see that Countess Alexandra is still invited to these milestone family events.

Yes, her elder son was also present.  I took a look at quite a few accounts of Fred's birthday and it was a very happy occasion for all concerned. Queen Daisy too was in high spirits and Mary's speech to her husband was very much admired.

https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/12018052827104/royal-jewels-tiaras-crown-prince-frederik-50th-birthday

Princess Mary roasts husband Prince Frederik during 50th birthday | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5778417/Princess-Mary-roasts-husband-Prince-Frederik-50th-birthday-celebrations.html)

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Concert - Crown Prince Frederik's 50th birthday celebrations | Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2018/05/concert-crown-prince-frederiks-50th.html)

Crown Prince Frederik?s photo-book for 50th Birthday Celebration (https://www.therealmyroyals.com/crown-prince-frederiks-photo-book-for-50th-birthday-celebration/)

Crown Prince Frederik?s 50th birthday celebrations : Concert (https://www.therealmyroyals.com/crown-prince-frederiks-50th-birthday-celebrations-concert/)

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Happy Birthday to Prince Felix of Denmark who was born 18 years ago to Prince Joachim and his former wife Princess Alexandra now the Countess of Fredericksburg.

Handsome royal celebrates his milestone 18th birthday - see new photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020072293963/prince-felix-of-denmark-celebrates-18th-birthday/)

QuoteThe Danish royal court shared in the Instagram post that Prince Felix will celebrate his milestone birthday privately with family and friends. The prince is currently eighth-in-line to the Danish throne after Prince Nikolai. Their grandmother, Queen Margrethe, is Denmark's current monarch and her heir is Prince Joachim's older brother Crown Prince Frederik.

Nice photo of Prince Felix surrounded by his father, mother, stepmother, brother and half siblings. Photo was taken at the Danish royal family's private estate in France.

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Happy Birthday, Prince Felix!  :partaay:

Happy birthday Felix.  I hope he can enjoy his birthday with his dad seeming better.  Looks so much like his father.

Quote from: TLLK on July 22, 2020, 03:08:55 PM
Happy Birthday to Prince Felix of Denmark who was born 18 years ago to Prince Joachim and his former wife Princess Alexandra now the Countess of Fredericksburg.

Handsome royal celebrates his milestone 18th birthday - see new photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020072293963/prince-felix-of-denmark-celebrates-18th-birthday/)

Nice photo of Prince Felix surrounded by his father, mother, stepmother, brother and half siblings. Photo was taken at the Danish royal family's private estate in France.

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It looks like divorce did not mean enemies forever with Joachim and his former wife. How wonderful to see, as it is so important for the children! And what handsome children. 

They seem to all get along.   

Yes they do seem to all get along which considering what has happened to Prince Joachim, is best IMHO.

Happy Birthday to Prince Nikolai who was 21 on August 28. He is the eldest son of Prince Joachim.   

A thread to discuss the Crown Prince and Princess and their family

Its a long way from Tasmania to Crown Princess of Denmark

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary met 20 years ago at the Slip Inn during the 2000 Sydney Olympics | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8738339/Prince-Frederik-Princess-Mary-met-20-years-ago-Slip-Inn-2000-Sydney-Olympics.html)

Wow! It's been 20 years since this couple met in 2000  and later married in 2004. For those who are not familiar with their story, the condensed version is that they met at a pub in Sydney. CP Frederik was there with other royals: then Prince Felipe of Spain, CP Haakon and his sister Martha Louise of Norway and Prince Nikkos of Greece (cousin to both Frederik and Felipe). Mary was there with friends and the pair began talking and then going out. The pair corresponded throughout their early years of dating with a few long visits to reconnect. Late Mary moved to France and then Denmark before they announced their engagement.

It is nice to learn that Mary included Australian snow gum eucalyptus in her bridal bouquet.  :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:

She has certainly made the transition - she just seems so Danish now.  And what a lovely family they have!

I admire how she learned a notoriously difficult language to pick up as an adult.  :)

Did Mary take Danish lessons in both Australia and Denmark?

Danish is apparently a very difficult language and now Mary is completely at home in it. A few years ago I met some Danes who giggled a bit about her mastery of the language, as far as grammar is concerned, but I noticed when she gave a speech in honour of Frederik a couple of years ago how at home she was. A workmate has a son who settled in Norway fifteen years ago, having married a Norwegian girl, and he has an accent in English too, something his relatives find hilarious. Inevitable, I suppose.

I thought that she got some flak from Danes for her accent or not being that good at Danish....

Yes, she did in the early years. But after all Mary has been living in Denmark for many years now.

Quote from: Amabel2 on September 25, 2020, 08:13:36 AM
I thought that she got some flak from Danes for her accent or not being that good at Danish....

Like @Curryong said she did  receive some criticism for her accent and pronunciation, but it has lessened over time. Likewise Maxima, Marie, Mathilde, Paola, Silvia, Maria Teresa who all learned a second, third or fourth language as adults will likely never fully achieve native accent and pronunciation but most seem comfortable with speaking a primary language in their respective nations.

Quote from: TLLK on September 24, 2020, 08:02:44 PM
I admire how she learned a notoriously difficult language to pick up as an adult.  :)

Yes, especially when there were so many  other demands on her time....learning new patronages, starting a family, royal engagements....etc

Quote from: Princess Cassandra on September 25, 2020, 03:45:44 PM
Yes, especially when there were so many  other demands on her time....learning new patronages, starting a family, royal engagements....etc

With regard to actually learning the language though, didn't Mary go to Denmark and live and work for a while there before she and Fred became engaged? Although I agree that the best time to learn any foreign language is in childhood or teen years, it's also helpful to actually live in the country and learn how to negotiate daily life, everything from dentist appointments to food shopping, going to the hairdressers, ordering a take away lunch, buying bus tickets etc etc. In my view that's a hundred times better than sitting with a tutor being instructed in a language.

@Curryong-Yes she did go there prior to their engagement announcement so it did give her an opportunity to start learning Danish. Former sister-in-law Alexandra had a bit of a head start when it came to learning Danish as she was already a fluent German speaker and there's some similarities in sounds.

They have managed to keep their relationship together! Twenty years and four children later I think Mary was up for the job and has performed very well.

Quote from: LouisFerdinand on October 16, 2020, 12:29:29 AM

The future King Christian XI turns 15   
Prince Christian of Denmark turns 15 ?????????! - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE7JqplkePE)

My God!! It doesn't seem more than five minutes since he was a baby being christened!

I'd forgotten that both Christian and Leonor were born in the same year. Which makes sense when you consider that their respective parents married within a couple of months of each other. Very handsome photos of Prince Christian who IMO favors his mother.

Yes I agree. I think both Christian and his sister Izzy resemble Mary. Izzy is very pretty. I got quite a shock when I saw the recent photos about how much darker Christian's hair is now to when he was younger. I wonder who he will end up marrying? Almost certainly a commoner but part of me does want at least one wedding of the younger generation of European and Scandi royals to have a prince and princess fall in love. The Belgian, Spanish, Netherlands families have young daughters in their ranks!

Prince Christian of Denmark tests positive for COVID-19 ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/prince-christian-of-denmark-tests-positive-for-covid-19-153241/)- Apparently there was an outbreak at his school. The family has gone into isolation at the Frederik VIII palace.

QuotePrince Christian of Denmark, second in line to the Danish throne, has tested positive for COVID-19.

His parents, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, received news of a local outbreak of COVID-19 at the Traneg?rdskolen in Hellerup, which Prince Christian attends, last Sunday and he subsequently underwent a test.

Prince Christian is currently in isolation at Frederik VIII?s Palace at Amalienborg. He has not been in contact with other members of the royal recently, apart from his parents and siblings. The Danish Royal House has been advised by the Danish Agency for Patient Safety to also be tested. The entire family will stay in isolation in Frederik VIII?s Palace until cleared to break isolation according to the current guidelines.

Official announcement (in Danish.) H.K.H. Prins Christian er i dag testet positiv for COVID-19 | Kongehuset (https://kongehuset.dk/nyheder/hkh-prins-christian-er-i-dag-testet-positiv-for-covid-19)

That is very bad luck, not just for poor Christian and his siblings, but for his parents too, almost be on Xmas week before their isolation ends. Back to Zoom I suppose, for most things. Queen Daisy is in the danger age group and can't be out and about anyway. Hopefully it will still be a Merry Christmas for the DRF.

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NEW: Images released for Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine?s 10th birthday ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/new-images-released-for-prince-vincent-and-princess-josephines-10th-birthday-154530/)

QuoteDenmark?s Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine are celebrating their tenth birthday today. The Danish Royal House has released new images to mark the occasion.

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The twins received their own monogram today. Here are the single and joint mongrams for the members of the Danish Royal Family who bear the style of HM or HRH. 

The royal monograms | The Danish Monarchy - Front Page (https://kongehuset.dk/en/the-royal-monograms)

QuotePrince Vincent?s monogram consists of the Prince?s first initial ?V? with a fixed classic left wing combined with a doubled lined right wing. King Christian II?s crown has been placed above the initial. Princess Josephine?s monogram consists of the Princess?s first initial ?J? and it is drawn as a calligraphic. She also has King Christian II?s crown placed above the initial.

The monograms were designed by graphic designer Charlotte S?eborg Ohlsen, with professional assistance from graphic designer Mads Quistgaard and graphic designer Cecilie Kirkeskov Knudsen.

Happy birthday to the twins. And that's a cool birthday present!

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H.H. Prinsesse Athena ni ?r | Kongehuset (https://kongehuset.dk/foto-video/hh-prinsesse-athena-ni-aar-0)

 :bday5: New photo released of CP Mary on her 49th birthday. :Jen:

H.K.H. Kronprinsessen | Kongehuset (https://www.kongehuset.dk/den-kongelige-familie/kronprinsparret/hkh-kronprinsessen)

 :bday7: And the festivities continue in Denmark with Princess Marie's 45th birthday.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CK8UGZYgqQD/

It has been announced that Christian's confirmation will be held on May 15.

HRH Prince Christian?s confirmation | The Danish Monarchy - Front Page (https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/hrh-prince-christians-confirmation?fbclid=IwAR26I4LkCrVjFdT2dWjekQwQDQfxESfdYCmXE10CV_jEJLU1O7Y2HCZswrA)

Excellent news! While it is likely to be more private than the confirmations of his older cousins Nicolai and Felix, I'm glad that Christian is finally being able to participate in this milestone.

Queen Margrethe is 81 today.

Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 16, 2021, 10:10:24 AM
Queen Margrethe is 81 today.

Photos of the celebration.

Det danske kongehus - Foto: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset?? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1460780900927153/1460780817593828/)
Det danske kongehus - Foto: Kongehuset?? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1460780900927153/1460780840927159)
Det danske kongehus - Foto: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset?? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1460780900927153/1460780827593827)

It was announced that Christian will be attending Herlufsholm Gymnasium in the fall.

HRH Prince Christian will attend the gymnasium at Herlufsholm | The Danish Monarchy - Front Page (https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/hrh-prince-christian-will-attend-the-gymnasium-at-herlufsholm)

Its located in N?stved which is 80km south of Copenhagen. It is the same boarding school Nikolai attended.

Christian will enjoy that I think. He appears to be a cheerful and self confident kid.

All those kids seem well adjusted, active and confident.

Happy 14th Birthday to Princess Isabella.

Happy Birthday to Princess Isabella! New photos have been released to mark the occasion.  :bday: :Jen:

New images shared as Denmark?s Princess Isabella turns 14 ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/new-images-shared-as-denmarks-princess-isabella-turns-14-158890/)

QuoteThe young royal attends school at Traneg?rdsskolen in Gentofte with her three siblings. She currently resides in the Chancellery at Fredensborg Palace.

Lovely photos!  Happy Birthday!   :bday5:

Izzy is growing up to be a very pretty girl. Hope she had a very happy birthday.

Crown Princess Mary comments on Prince Christian?s new boarding school ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/crown-princess-mary-comments-on-prince-christians-new-boarding-school-158999/)

QuoteCrown Princess Mary spoke for the first time about her son, Prince Christian?s boarding school choice. Her Royal Highness said that both she and the Crown Prince are very optimistic about their eldest son?s choice of a new school. When the Crown Princess was set to leave the event, she was asked by the press about her thoughts about her son moving away from home. The Danish Crown Princess then replied: ?We support his choice of high school.?

Happy 77th Birthday to Princess Benedikte.

Happy 12th birthday to Prince Henrik.

More updates on Christian's christening which will be this weekend.

Privat til redaktionerne: H.K.H. Prins Christians konfirmation | Kongehuset (https://www.kongehuset.dk/presse/meddelelser/privat-til-redaktionerne-hkh-prins-christians-konfirmation?fbclid=IwAR3vTiowFbOi53YsBG-HVgNIM1cQlASHgF7QYK8Q7jWMw3EN26v9IJY0SEY)

Quote" Due to the corona situation, guests from abroad will not be participating in Prince Christian's confirmation. This unfortunately means that the immediate family from France, Great Britain and Australia will not be present on the day either. Thus, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie and their children have had to to cancel because of the current quarantine guidelines, and the same goes for John and Susan Donaldson in London. With regard to the family in Australia, it is not possible for them to participate because of exit restrictions, says communications director Lene Balleby. "

Not surprising his Australian relatives can't come but Joachim and his family will also not make it from France.

That?s too bad.  I am quite intrigued by this confirmation tradition.  I was confirmed in the Anglican Church at age 12.  There were some lessons then there were a group of 15 of us confirmed in a ceremony.  But not the big deal that IA and now Christian are having. 

Any one on board with more insight on the traditions?

It's a shame that the current situation limits the number of guests especially those in Prince Christian's extended family which includes his maternal grandfather and step-grandmother.

An article on confirmation in Denmark (for Lutherans.) Its a very important ceremony in most Danes? lives.

https://www.thelocal.dk/20160425/the-complete-guide-to-confirmation-in-denmark/

The Danish Royal Court has shared a series of new private images of Prince Christian of Denmark ahead of his Confirmation tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/CoutureRoyals/status/1393278354510450694?s=20

I love they released new photos but not just a new portrait or two. But unseen photos from his life time.  :hearts:

The ones with his grandfathers are wonderful. I especially enjoy seeing him with Mary's dad. Its sad because of covid that John can't make it.

Crown Prince Frederik, Prince Christian, Queen Margrethe II, Prince Vincent, Princess Isabella, Crown Princess Mary and Princess Josephine arrive to Prince Christians confirmation at Fredensborg Castle Church.

https://twitter.com/epaphotos/status/1393499569762226179?s=20


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Some photos from Christian?s confirmation. Both he and Izzy look very grown up, and Christian is so tall and still growing. His parents and grandmother look very proud.

Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary at son Prince Christian's confirmation - newsbinding (https://newsbinding.com/news/uk-news/denmarks-crown-prince-frederik-and-princess-mary-at-son-prince-christians-confirmation/)

Definitely proud parents and grandmother  :flower3: Hopefully his grandfather and other family could watch remotely and share in it.

He definitely is getting tall or I guess taller. He seems to keep shooting up. All of the kids are growing up.

Some official portraits indoors were released as well.

Det danske kongehus - Prins Christian sammen med Dronningen, Kronprinsparret og Prinsesse Isabella, Prins Vincent og Prinsesse Josephine. Foto: Franne (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1480323865639523/1480323805639529/)
Det danske kongehus - Kronprinsfamilien. Foto: Franne Voigt ? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1480323865639523/1480323795639530)
Det danske kongehus - Prins Christian med sine for?ldre. Foto: Franne Voigt ? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1480323865639523/1480323788972864)
Det danske kongehus - Dagens konfirmand. Foto: Franne Voigt ? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1480323865639523/1480323782306198)

Christian is certainly a mix of his parents in looks. I can see both Fredrick and Mary in him. He?s already taller than his father! Of course Daisy is a tall woman and her father was a very tall man so it?s genetic!

Definitely some tall genes in his family so no surprise on his height. And agreed he seems a mix of his parents.

Det danske kongehus - Prins Christian p? sin konfirmationsdag. Foto: Franne Voigt ? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1480310238974219/1480310125640897/)
Det danske kongehus - Kronprinsparret med Prins Christian f?r konfirmationen. Foto: Franne Voigt ? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1480310238974219/1480310138974229)
Det danske kongehus - P? vej til konfirmationen i Fredensborg Slotskirke. Foto: Franne Voigt ? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1480310238974219/1480310162307560)

And some from the actual ceremony

Det danske kongehus - Prins Christian sammen med kongelig konfessionarius, biskop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen. Foto: Franne Voigt ? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1480323132306263/1480323058972937/)
Det danske kongehus - Prins Christians konfirmation. Foto: Franne Voigt ? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1480323132306263/1480323088972934)
Det danske kongehus - Foto: Franne Voigt ? | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/photos/pcb.1480323132306263/1480323065639603)

Very poised and seems articulate for a 15 year old guy.  Tall and big.  Miss Izzy looked quite grown up also.

In the Danish Church was Prince Christian required to choose a Confirmation name?

Quote from: LouisFerdinand on May 16, 2021, 09:46:12 PM
In the Danish Church was Prince Christian required to choose a Confirmation name?

No, in the Lutheran Church, as in most Protestant Churches (all as far as I know) individuals are not given the names of Saints to intercede for them. Dialogue and prayer is between the person and God, Jesus etc. Therefore Christian?s names remain the same.

I can not say for other churches but in the Anglican Church you certainly don?t get a confirmation name.   However, if I did, I think I would have chosen St Zita, Patron saint of lost keys.

St Uncumber, an image of which is still around in a church in my home county of Norfolk, was a strange one, and stories about her have always amused me. Horrified at being betrothed to a man by her father when she didn?t wish to ever marry, Uncumber prayed to God to inflict her with something which would make her repulsive to her fianc?. The next morning she woke up with a full beard, and that did the trick!

She was the Patron Saint of women who wished to be rid of their husbands who may have been cruel or abusive. Or maybe who they were just fed up with!

This Saint had a reliquary in Westminster Abbey in medieval times, with a manger next to it, which it was said was always overflowing with donations of grain. The Church asked for such offerings from the women who would come and pray at the spot. There was even a verse. ?If your husband you would disencumber/ Just say a prayer to St Uncumber.?

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/weird-norfolk-st-uncumber-at-st-mary-s-church-worstead-1124064

A beard would do it.   :laugh:

I read that the kids get some significant gifts, often cash.  I remember reading some of the stuff IA got last year when she was confirmed.

They have a name for it when the kids stream into the town this time of year with the cash in hand to spread.  They have issues with an increase in robberies, too, as they know the kids are coming.

Found it : It is also a Danish Confirmation Tradition that the Monday after the Confirmation all the young people "konfirmanter" have the day off from school and usually get together and go on a shopping spree.

That Monday is called "Blue Monday". Danish Confirmation Traditions. (https://www.denmark-getaway.com/danish-confirmation-traditions.html)

A little history on Blue Monday The day after your confirmation is known as Blue Monday (Bl? Mandag) where the newly confirmed teenagers enjoy a day of fun with their friends after the solemn family occasion the day before. They go shopping, to the cinema or to Tivoli or Bakken. Some schools give this as day off but not all.

The idea of Blue Monday goes back a long way. In Denmark, the confirmation was originally intended solely as a religious festival. But already by the 1700s, young people from the Copenhagen bourgeoisie met in the King?s Garden at Rosenborg Castle to show their gifts at the time of the few who could afford things like a cigarette case, a parasol or other grown up things. Blue Monday was in fact an important day because it was the first day you even owned some of the things that belonged to adulthood. In today?s society that could be a new iPhone. Lowdown on the Danish Confirmation season ? Dejlige Days (https://dejligedays.com/2019/03/18/lowdown-on-the-danish-confirmation-season/)

Confirmation and it?s aftermath certainly seems to be an extremely important watershed in young Danes? lives in a way that doesn?t impact in the same way in other Protestant Churches. I was confirmed into the Anglican Church at just fourteen and had a special white silk dress and veil for the occasion. The main thing I can remember about it now, though, is sitting in Lincoln Cathedral waiting for the Bishop to bless us all, and looking down from my pew and seeing dozens of other little girls in pews, dressed similarly to me.

It certainly didn?t have the sort of impact Scandinavian Confirmation Days have, a combination of extended family gathering a la Thanksgiving, followed by gifts similar to birthdays only buy your own! Then shopping and after-parties.

Do you have Schoolies Week in Canada, as we do in Australia and happens in the US? A kind of conscious celebration of the end of one phase of a young person?s life ending and another starting. Confirmations in Scandinavia seem to have that sort of a feeling afterwards as well.

No, nothing like that in Canada.  At least not in my experience.  Canada is very multi cultural and so there may be events like that. 

My confirmation was age 13.  I wore the most hideous pink dress and two bunched up ponytails on either side of my head - ugly duckling stage for sure.  But my grandfather was so proud of me and I cherish that photo.  He died just months later. 

It was at a small local church and there were 15 or so of us.  It must have been amazing at Lincoln Cathedral!

A special memory from my childhood and church - I was the server from age 10-14.  I got to wear a white robe and carry the cross.  I helped with setting up for mass and carried the plate of bread.  Our minister called me his Serviette.  :lol:

Your confirmation, in the pink dress, must have been a bit like Christian?s though. Just loved and ones important for you there, though Covid iof course impacted on his foreign grandparents and godparents swelling the numbers. So you were allowed to wear pink. Interesting. I wouldn?t have minded pink. White washes me out!

To be a server must have been so special. Especially carrying the cross. So long as nobody wiped their mouths on your white robe after eating, you would have been fine!

Nope...I had to change out of my robe before going down for the tea.  And most of the congregation were old so I could outrun them.

Now this was 1980 so I don?t know what they do now.   The church my parents go to is small and the youngest person is 68.  The Anglican Church is dying in Canada.

I think that Churches are dying everywhere, except perhaps in the US. The Anglican Church has been fading away  for decades in the UK and in Australia. Not that Aussies are or were a particularly religious people anyway.

iview (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-06/annabel-crabb-australia-talks-religion-insights/11674076)

Religious views came stone motherless last among seven points, political views (which came in at no 1 spot) gender, nationality and so on in this survey! And most regarded the religious as ?God-botherers and didn?t want to hear about it!

Any idea what the church attendance is like in Denmark?  From those articles I was reading about Blue Monday, it was stated that confirmation is a rite of passage and that many aren?t religious.  Like Christmas for many.

I used to have Danish-Australian friends but they moved and we lost touch. I got the impression that, like the UK, Canada, Western Europe and here in Australia/NZ, Danish society is pretty secular. The did talk about going to church (they were Lutheran)  at Xmas and sometimes at Easter. The rest seems to have been the usual, like other places, weddings, christenings, some funerals, that sort of thing. The big standout there seems to be confirmations, with parties afterwards. The US seems to be the exception in its churchgoing.

Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on May 14, 2021, 06:55:21 PM
The Danish Royal Court has shared a series of new private images of Prince Christian of Denmark ahead of his Confirmation tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/CoutureRoyals/status/1393278354510450694?s=20

I love how they've shared private family photos including his Donaldson grandfather and step-grandmother too.

@Curryong thank you for sharing the article about the importance of Confirmation in Danish society. I know that Germany has a similar tradition which can be either religious or secular in nature. It's seen as a rite of passage for teens around the same age.

Seems odd to me to use religious rites in this way.  If kids want to go out and buy things as "adults" have a "kids spending day" not a confirmation.

Quote from: Macrobug67 on May 17, 2021, 12:21:08 AM
I can not say for other churches but in the Anglican Church you certainly don?t get a confirmation name.   However, if I did, I think I would have chosen St Zita, Patron saint of lost keys.

:hehe:

Thank you @Marcrobug67 and @Curryong for sharing info about the Anglican confirmation.

As a Roman Catholic, I did choose a Saint's name for Confirmation as did my kids at their's. It was amusing to hear the same Saints' names pop up during the ceremony for the Confirmation class with some Saints being more "popular" than others. My husband who was never confirmed, kept wondering why the Bishop was referring to the kids as "Saint _____."

Quote from: TLLK on May 17, 2021, 01:54:30 PM
I love how they've shared private family photos including his Donaldson grandfather and step-grandmother too.

@Curryong thank you for sharing the article about the importance of Confirmation in Danish society. I know that Germany has a similar tradition which can be either religious or secular in nature. It's seen as a rite of passage for teens around the same age.

You?re welcome TLLK. I suppose German Lutheranism shares many roots with the Scandinavian Church so I guess it is natural that some of their celebrations have something in common.

The DRF are quite informal much of the time. I saw elsewhere young Izzy (looking quite grown up) being a bit sassy with her mother in a little clip where she was about to accompany her grandmother up the church steps, but Mary laughed it off! Teenagers!

Which Saint?s name was the most popular in your kids? confirmation class, TLLK? St Bernadette?

Happy 13th Wedding Anniversary to Prince Joachim and Princess Marie.

Happy 52nd Birthday to Prince Joachim.

Crown Prince Frederik to resign as active member of the International Olympic Committee ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/crown-prince-frederik-to-resign-as-active-member-of-the-international-olympic-committee-161406/)
He need focus with royal duties and expect his mother the HM Queen Margrethe last time he leave PyeongChang Olympic 2018 due death of his father the Prince Henrik in 2018

Crown Prince Frederik?s IOC decision sparks new rumours of abdication ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/crown-prince-frederiks-ioc-decision-sparks-new-rumours-of-abdication-161547/)

QuoteCrown Prince Frederik of Denmark announced that he would resign as an active member of the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday. The news came as a surprise for most of the media, and many have now reacted to the international press coverage of this news. Several non-Danish magazines and newspaper claim that a Danish abdication is in the near future. 

While Crown Prince Frederik explained in the press release that he made the decision to be able to concentrate even more on his work on other important issues, including Denmark?s position as one of the world?s leading nations in the green agenda, sustainability and innovation, the Spanish magazine Vanitatis has another explanation. According to the magazine, the Crown Prince?s decision is just one of several in the Royal Family that contribute to renewed rumours that Queen Margrethe may want to abdicate.

Unfortunately frequently when an adult heir leaves one position to pick up another, it does seem to spark rumors of abdication. While Denmark does not have an established tradition of abdication like the Netherlands or Luxembourg,  CP Frederik's former peers in the other nations like Spain, Belgium are now the monarchs as their parent abdicated.

Prince William sends thoughts to Christian Eriksen and his family after Danish midfielder collapses | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-9680415/Prince-William-sends-thoughts-Christian-Eriksen-family-Danish-midfielder-collapses.html)

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Prince William release heartfelt statements to Christian Eriksen who collapsed during football game | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/20210612115221/crown-princess-mary-of-denmark-heartfelt-tribute-christian-eriksen/)

Prince William praises referee Anthony Taylor as he passes on best wishes to Christian Eriksen - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/prince-william-anthony-taylor-eriksen-24307557)

Prince William says he is 'thinking about Christian Eriksen and his family' after Denmark star collapses on pitch (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/15255514/prince-william-christian-eriksen-collapse-euro-2020-denmark/)

Crown Prince Frederik leads royal praise for those who helped save Christian Eriksen ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/crown-prince-frederik-leads-royal-praise-for-those-who-helped-save-christian-eriksen-161699/)

Crown Prince Frederik will no longer be a member of the IOC but today, June 24, attended the presentation of the Danish flag bearers for the next Olympic Games in Tokyo at the Experimentarium in Hellerup.

Vemodig kronprins Frederik siger farvel: 'Mit virke er snart historie' | BT Royale - www.bt.dk (https://www.bt.dk/royale/vemodig-kronprins-frederik-siger-farvel-mit-virke-er-snart-historie)

Prince Felix, the second son of Prince Joachim and his former wife Alexandra has graduated from high school.

Prince Felix of Denmark graduates from high school ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/prince-felix-of-denmark-graduates-from-high-school-162136/)

QuotePrince Felix of Denmark graduated from Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium on Wednesday 23 June 2021. Present to congratulate him were his parents, Prince Joachim, and Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, as well as his big brother, Prince Nikolai.

Prince Felix told the Danish magazine, ?Billed Bladet?: ? It was obviously a very big moment. And it is really nice to have Dad at home from Paris, even if it?s only for a short while. But just the fact that he is here, I am very happy?.

Now a new life awaits the Danish prince. His Highness Prince Felix of Denmark, Count of Monpezat and grandchild of Queen Margrethe, has been admitted to one of the country?s prestigious military education camps. Prince Felix will begin the Army?s two-year sergeant training in the military camp in Varde once he has received his exam results. The military sergeant training in Varde is a well-respected and tough education and there are strict admission requirements, both in terms of physical and mental strength.

The prince has decided that after his exams he will follow in the footsteps of his father, Prince Joachim, and begin his sergeant training. Prince Joachim has a very solid military education and is currently ranked as brigadier general. At the moment he works as the defence attach? for Denmark at their embassy in Paris. Prince Felix will turn 19 in July and is scheduled to begin his military education in August.

Crown Prince Frederik will attend the Olympic Games in Tokyo from July 19 - July 26 it was announced today. He will attend the 38th IOC General Assembly where he will formally resign as an active member of the IOC and he will attend the opening ceremony and various competions.

H.K.H. Kronprinsen er til stede ved De Olympiske Lege i Tokyo | Kongehuset (https://www.kongehuset.dk/nyheder/hkh-kronprinsen-er-til-stede-ved-de-olympiske-lege-i-tokyo)

Happy 19th birthday to Prince Felix of Denmark.

Photos have been released of Christian as he starts at his new school.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZbsOPDlOF/

Denmark's Crown Princess Mary looks so proud as Prince Christian starts new school - see photos | HELLO! (https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210810119305/crown-princess-mary-looks-so-proud-prince-christian-starts-new-school/?viewas=amp&__twitter_impression=true)

Congratulations to Prince Christian as he heads off to his new school.

The school posted some photos of students settling into campus.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSbzWLdLFRu/

Mary and Fred leading the way this year in royal parents with big changes. Christian first. Alexia and Leonor will soon be off to Wales. Belgium we have got some news to hear on schooling choices yet, but not the first time for Philippe and Mathilde sending kids off like the others.

A thread to discuss the Crown Prince and Princess and their family

August 17. Crown Princess Mary participated in the Human Rights Conference in connection with the WorldPride & EuroGames this morning.

TT Nyhetsbyr?n (https://beta.tt.se/bild/q=kronprinsesse%20mary%2017.%20august%202021)

In the Knights' Hall in Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess recently received His Excellency Iceland's President Guoni Th. Johannesson and Mrs. Eliza Jean Reid.⁣

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSwu99-jDBt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

HRH Crown Prince Frederik for the Denmark Sail Grand Prix today.

https://twitter.com/ChristinsQueens/status/1429071953667792904?s=20

August 20. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark watched the water polo in Copenhagen. She is the Patron for the World Pride 2021, also hosted this week by Copenhagen city.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSzFOh6Dvgi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

August 21. CP Mary attended at the closing ceremony.

Her ankommer Mary i h?jt hum?r til et brag af en finalefest | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/her-ankommer-mary-i-hoejt-humoer-til-et-brag-af-en-finalefest)

Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on August 19, 2021, 04:25:44 PM
In the Knights' Hall in Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess recently received His Excellency Iceland's President Guoni Th. Johannesson and Mrs. Eliza Jean Reid.⁣

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSwu99-jDBt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

More on the visit from the President and First Lady of Iceland.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary welcome Iceland?s President to Denmark ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/crown-prince-frederik-and-crown-princess-mary-welcome-icelands-president-to-denmark-164554/)

QuoteCrown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary welcomed the President of Iceland and his wife to Denmark earlier this week, with both couples taking part in events for Copenhagen 2021.

In a photo posted on the Danish Royal Family?s social media accounts, the royals are seen with the Icelandic President and First Lady at Amalienborg Palace. The photo is captioned: ?In the Knights? Hall in Frederik VIII?s Palace at Amalienborg, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess recently received His Excellency Iceland?s President Gu?ni Th. J?hannesson and Mrs. Eliza Jean Reid.

Crown Prince Frederik visited the tuna marking project in the Port of Skagen today.

Kronprinsen fisker efter tun, der er tilbage i danske farvande - TV 2 (https://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2021-08-23-kronprinsen-fisker-efter-tun-der-er-tilbage-i-danske-farvande)

Crown Princess Mary handed out the Ministry of Education and Research's EliteForsk prizes at the Ministry of Education and Research in Copenhagen today.

Dejlig start p? ugen: Mary ankommer i flot pink kjole til prisfest | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/dejlig-start-paa-ugen-mary-ankommer-i-flot-pink-kjole-til-prisfest)

CP Mary attends the official opening of Lolland International School today.

Her ankommer Mary med stil til helt unikt sted p? Lolland | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/her-ankommer-mary-med-stil-til-helt-unikt-sted-paa-lolland)

August 27. Crown Prince Frederik hosted the HRH Crown Prince Frederik International Business Awards at Frederik VIII's Palace, Amalienborg, this morning.

Uddeling af "HRH Crown Prince Frederik International Business Awards" 2021 | Kongehuset (https://www.kongehuset.dk/foto-video/uddeling-af-hrh-crown-prince-frederik-international-business-awards-2021)

Happy  22nd birthday to Prince Nikolai  :bday:

New photo posted on the Danish instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTG3QufDWDw/

Crown Prince Frederik to take part in a security policy course ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/crown-prince-frederik-to-take-part-in-a-security-policy-course-164850/)

September 1. Crown Princess Mary participated in the Copenhagen Business School's Responsibility Day.

PPE Agency (https://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=01-09-2021%20Denmark)

CP Frederik presents The Danish Chamber of Commerce Award 2021 today.

TT Nyhetsbyr?n (https://app.tt.se/bild/q=kronprins%20frederik%201.%20september%202021)

The Palace reports that Crown Prince Frederik "has been a student at the Chief of Defence's Security Policy Course (SIKU)" during this past week and shares a group photo:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTWzX0Fg2HJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Yesterday evening, Crown Princess Mary presents the 2021 Carlsberg Foundation Research Prizes.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTebtGKAS3q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

September 6, Crown Prince Frederik inaugurated Vattenfall's new offshore wind farm Kriegers Flak that will be Scandinavia's largest.

TT Nyhetsbyr?n (https://beta.tt.se/bild/q=frederik%20Kriegers%20Flak%206.%20september%202021)

The CP Couple at Flag Day to honor those fought for Denmark and including those who were killed in action after WWII.  It was inaugurated in 2009 with a monument near the harbor.

Denmark?s Crown Prince and Princess mark National Flag Day ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/denmarks-crown-prince-and-princess-mark-national-flag-day-165106/)

QuoteOn Sunday, the 5th of September 2021, Denmark celebrated its Flag Day, a national holiday designed to honour those who have been sent out on missions (including the Armed Forces and medical personnel ) as well as their families.

To mark the day, the Crown Prince Couple has carried out a series of engagements.

They started by laying wreaths at the Monument to Denmark?s International Effort in Kastellet, Copenhagen, during which the Speaker of Parliament and the Minister for Defense gave speeches, before the traditional anthem,, ?In Denmark I was born?, was played.

After that, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary took part in a church service at Holmens Kirke to commemorate all the soldiers Denmark has lost through the years. The service was also attended by soldiers of units that have been deployed over the last two years. 

Finally, as a last event, the Crown Prince Couple moved on to Christiansborg Palace Square, where, to the tune of his own personal march, Crown Prince Frederik inspected a parade force made of about 1200 soldiers.

Flag Day in Denmark has officially been celebrated since 2009, when the nation decided to create a Day, which was chosen as September 5th, to honour troops who are currently deployed or have been in the past, and all those who have died in the line of duty.

Crown Princess Mary's visit to the Milan Design Week has just begun at the Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo Da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology where she viewed the Danish exhibition. Later the In-genius Waste Ceremony will follow:

https://www.corriere.it/design/notizie/principessa-mary-danimarca-milano-il-salone-mobile-1b351110-0fd7-11ec-bed3-6f3896af8bb8.shtml

Mary's second day in Milan:

Morgenfrisk kronprinsesse: Mary klar til ny dag i Milano | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/morgenfrisk-kronprinsesse-mary-klar-til-ny-dag-i-milano)

Prior to the Royal Run Crown Prince Frederik has opened the "Royal Side Run" competition today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTj6NiNjgDn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

CP Frederik and family are taking part in Royal Rum DK today.

Deltag i Royal Run 12. september 2021 (https://www.royalrun.dk/)

Crown Princess Mary  dons her trainers as she takes part in 5km Royal Run in Aalborg (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9982799/amp/Crown-Princess-Mary-dons-trainers-takes-5km-Royal-Run-Aalborg.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline&__twitter_impression=true)

Photo of the kids

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTuB21-gTvI/

Of Grace ready for the day

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTuJEU5AaVx/

Frederick starting the racers off

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTuO9MbAUxS/

Felix was also there

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTuXz4tj01u/

and the medals

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTuzP_AAoRP/

Crown Princess Mary as Patron participated in the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC71) at the UN City in Copenhagen this morning.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_JoTd5XMAML0_t?format=jpg&name=large

And here's her speech from the meeting.

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess of Denmark addresses the 71st session of the Regional Committee - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocjXtCMIFuc)

New photo on instagram of Fred today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CT3_epNA_i0/

translation

QuoteWhen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince opens the Northern Lights Festival tomorrow at the National Museum in Copenhagen, it is as patron of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 5th Thule expedition, which was initiated by polar researcher Knud Rasmussen in 1921. The Crown Prince has agreed to be the patron of the entire anniversary, which lasts until 2024.⁣
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In the Greenlandic travel magazine Suluk, you can read a new interview this month, where His Royal Highness on the occasion of the anniversary years tells about Knud Rasmussen and tells about his own Greenland expedition 21 years ago: ⁣
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?It was for me, who had never entered that part of Greenland before, a huge moment that I appreciate even more over the years. The further away I get from it, the more fun it is to reread my diaries, and it is of course also interesting in this context to look into some of Knud Rasmussen's books and study his stories ?.⁣
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The pictures of the Crown Prince were taken in Knud Rasmussen's House in Hundested. Knud Rasmussen's expedition was an 18,000 kilometer long sleigh ride through the Arctic landscape, from Greenland across Arctic Canada, along the north coast of Alaska to the Bering Strait and eastern Siberia. The purpose of the expedition, which lasted for three years (1921-1924), was to gather new knowledge about Arctic cultures.⁣

CP Frederik has arrived at the National Museum for his event today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CT7dbYOAjuN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

HRH the Crown Prince held a public audience on 20 September 2021 at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen. At the audience, it is possible to thank for an order or medal as well as for a royal appointment or resignation.

Offentlig audiens den 20. september 2021 | Kongehuset (https://www.kongehuset.dk/foto-video/offentlig-audiens-den-20-september-2021)

CP Mary attends a dinner to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Danish-Swiss relations. She's the guest of honour.

H.K.H. Kronprinsessen deltager som ?resg?st i middag i anledning af 100-?ret for de dansk-schweiziske diplomatiske forbindelser samt Roche 50 ?r i (https://www.kongehuset.dk/kalender/hkh-kronprinsessen-deltager-som-aeresgaest-i-middag-i-anledning-af-100-aaret-for-de-dansk)

September 24, Crown Princess Mary inaugurated the Campus Horsens at the VIA University College in Horsens.

Se billederne: Kronprinsessen indvier nyt vartegn i Horsens | TV SYD (https://www.tvsyd.dk/horsens/se-billederne-kronprinsessen-indvier-nyt-vartegn-i-horsens)

September 27. Crown Princess Mary attended the presentation of the Ministry of Education and Research's National Education Awards 2021 in Copenhagen today.

Lige nu: Elegant Mary v?kker opsigt ved ankomst | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/lige-nu-elegant-mary-vaekker-opsigt-ved-ankomst)

Mary preparing for a meeting of her foundation

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYFEcoAHdZ/

QuoteIt's great to be able to invite you inside again, and I look forward to gathering the Mary Foundation's presidium after a long period of COVID restrictions. Tonight it's about taking stock of our work and discussing how we can contribute to a society where everyone experiences what they belong to. In particular, our work to combat loneliness has filled much of the last 18 months. And of course I'm also looking forward to a nice time together.⁣

Today in #Vilnius at Antakalnis Cemetery, the H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary of #Denmark, accompanied by the Foreign Minister @GLandsbergis, paid tribute to those who died for the freedom of #Lithuania.

https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1443583429098934277?s=20

CP Mary's Visit to Lithuania - Day 2

TT Nyhetsbyr?n (https://beta.tt.se/bild/q=2021-10-01%20%20princess%20mary)

It has been an honour and a pleasure to have H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark in Lithuania. Our close ties have been re-confirmed in the finest way, celebrating the 100th year of diplomatic relations. Lithuanian hospitality and friendship have been impressive on all Danes.

https://twitter.com/DKAMBinLT/status/1444228073679998978?s=20

October 4. Crown Prince Frederik inaugurated the Aarhus School of Architecture in Aarhus today.

Video: Kronprinsen ?bnede ny arkitektskole med et dr?n | TV2 ?STJYLLAND (https://www.tv2ostjylland.dk/aarhus/video-kronprinsen-aabnede-ny-arkitektskole-med-et-droen)

October 6. For the launch of a new anti-bullying campaign, that is about respecting each other on the soccer field and aimed at children and young people, Crown Princess Mary visited the National soccer team during their training today:

Se de nye billeder: Mary spiller fodbold med Kasper Schmeichel | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/se-de-nye-billeder-mary-spiller-fodbold-med-kasper-schmeichel)

Royalt bes?g hos landsholdet: Schmeichel og Kronprinsesse Mary spillede bold | BT Fodbold - www.bt.dk (https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/royalt-besog-hos-landsholdet-schmeichel-og-kronprinsesse-mary-spillede-bold)

October 8. Crown Prince Frederik attended the Life Guards' Anniversary Parade in Copenhagen today.

Sker for f?rste gang: S?dan har du ikke set kronprinsen f?r | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/sker-foerste-gang-saadan-har-du-ikke-set-kronprinsen-foer)

October 11.  Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary paid a visit to Haslev in connection with the city's 150th anniversary today:

Lige nu: Frederik og Mary til festligt bes?g | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/lige-nu-frederik-og-mary-til-festligt-besoeg#138195-5)

October 12. Crown Princess Mary attended the UN's International Girls' Day at a school in Naerum today.

Kronprinsesse Mary markerer s?rlig dag | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/kronprinsesse-mary-markerer-saerlig-dag)

CP Frederik begins his trip to Iceland today October 12th. The visit will continue on October 13th.

Program for bes?g i Island | Kongehuset (https://www.kongehuset.dk/nyheder/program-for-besoeg-i-island-0)

H.K.H. Kronprinsen deltager i velkomstmiddag i pr?sidentboligen Bessastadir | Kongehuset (https://www.kongehuset.dk/kalender/hkh-kronprinsen-deltager-i-velkomstmiddag-i-praesidentboligen-bessastadir)

H.K.H. Kronprinsen rejser p? erhvervsfremst?d til Island | Kongehuset (https://www.kongehuset.dk/nyheder/hkh-kronprinsen-rejser-paa-erhvervsfremstoed-til-island)

Day 2 pics.

TT Nyhetsbyr?n (https://app.tt.se/bild/q=kronprins%20frederik%20i%20island)

October 14. Crown Prince Frederik delievered a speech during the presentation of the Tour de France 2022 cycling race (July 1 - 24, 2022) in Paris today.

Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Shutterstock Editorial (https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/12537104)

New photos have been taken of Prince Christian on the eve of his 16th birthday. Growing up! He looks like C Prss Mary.

Log into Facebook | Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/100044636580170/posts/433460274818522/)

Happy 16th Birthday to Prince Christian.

Some photos of Prince Christian taken in the last year can be found in this article.

Prince Christian?s Year in Photos ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/prince-christians-year-in-photos-167097/)

:bday7:

October 25. CP Frederik presented the 2020 and 2021 Brain Prize.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVdtDEiAmQU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

October 27. Crown Prince Frederik has visited the participants of the Danish Tech Challenge at the research park DTU Science Park.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CViTgQ7jVBh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

This Friday I received Her Royal Highness, Countess of Monpezat, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and the Danish Minister for International Development, Flemming Moller Mortensen. We discussed the strengthening of cooperation between our two countries.

https://twitter.com/rochkaborepf/status/1454074804773003269?s=20

Crown Prince Frederik held a King's Hunt in Gludsted Plantation this morning.

https://twitter.com/ChristinsQueens/status/1455107461967458304?s=20

Crown Princess Mary at Copenhagen City Hall, where she, as patron of the Christmas Stamp Foundation, unveils this year's Christmas Stamp.

Mary ankommer til f?rste jule-job i smuk stil | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/mary-ankommer-til-foerste-jule-job-i-smuk-stil)

Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on November 01, 2021, 10:16:28 AM
Crown Prince Frederik held a King's Hunt in Gludsted Plantation this morning.

https://twitter.com/ChristinsQueens/status/1455107461967458304?s=20

More on the hunt which is done in part to regulate the number of animals on the estate.

Denmark?s heir to the throne fulfils an old tradition by leading a King?s hunt ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/denmarks-heir-to-the-throne-fulfils-an-old-tradition-by-leading-a-kings-hunt-167876/)

QuoteTo the press, Crown Prince Frederik said: ?I always make sure to have an ongoing renewal and inquire about who may have their hunting licenses. It is exciting for people to be part of such a great hunt here. It is good to be back outside and have a good nature experience together in West Jutland. It is something that is very important to me to have the opportunity to bring people who know the area better than me, who also go hunting, to bring them together. And enjoy each other?s company. There are lots of animals out in the woods, and it is also important to regulate so that there are not too many animals out in the woods?.

The royal hunts are the Danish Royal Houses? official hunts, which take place during the hunting season from 1 October to mid-January in the Danish state forests. Traditionally, a number of representatives from the region, the municipality, the business community and regional chairmen of the Danish Hunters ?Association participate in the hunts, for which His Royal Highness has been the patron since 2019. The association`s aims to take care of the members? interests in hunting and nature. In addition, private friends of Crown Prince Frederik also participated.

Tonight, Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik will participate in an award ceremony in connection with the Nordic Council's award ceremony, which is a huge event for all the Nordic countries.

Flot aften i Skuespilhuset: Mary og Frederik er ankommet til k?mpe prisfest | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/flot-aften-i-skuespilhuset-mary-og-frederik-er-ankommet-til-kaempe-prisfest)

Today Mary and the twins were at the Hubertus hunt.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CV-_gPnguxg/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CV_H0z5gSwB/

Crown Princess Mary, Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent watched the Hubertus Hunt (https://royaldailyimages.blogspot.com/2021/11/Mary%20Josephine%20Vincent%20Hubertus%20Hunt%20.html?m=1)

K?rlige ?jeblikke: Kronprinsesse Marys hyggelige dag med de yngste | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/kaerlige-oejeblikke-kronprinsesse-marys-hyggelige-dag-med-de-yngste#138818-18)

November 9. Crown Princess Mary handed out the Heart Association's Research Scholarships in Copenhagen today.

Kronprinsesse Mary er ankommet til flot legatfest | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/kronprinsesse-mary-er-ankommet-til-flot-legatfest)

November 11. Crown Princess Mary visited Vigerslev Alles School in Copenhagen in connection with the School Force with the Mary Foundation today.

Kronprinsesse Mary med vigtigt budskab: B?rnene skal h?res | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/kronprinsesse-mary-med-vigtigt-budskab-boernene-skal-hoeres)

November 12. Crown Princess Mary attended the University of Copenhagen's annual festive event this afternoon.

Mary kaster glans over ?rets store fest p? universitetet | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/mary-kaster-glans-over-aarets-store-fest-paa-universitetet)

November 17. Crown Princess Frederik participated in the Crown Prince Frederik's Center for Public Management's conference "Community spirit and top management in crisis situations" in Copenhagen today:

Kronprins Frederik i h?j kurs p? B?rsen | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/kronprins-frederik-i-hoej-kurs-paa-boersen)

November 22.  Crown Princess Mary attended the presentation of the CEFU report "Can young people hurt?" together with the Mary Foundation in Kastrup today.

Lige nu: Kronprinsesse Mary begynder ugen p? stilfuld vis | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/lige-nu-kronprinsesse-mary-begynder-ugen-paa-stilfuld-vis)

It was an honor to receive the visit of Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, today at @WindEurope #ElectricCity2021. Together, we discussed the importance of renewables in the energy transition and how we can collectively create a better future #WindEurope.

https://twitter.com/SiemensGamesa/status/1463134932277116934?s=20

Crown Princess Mary delivered the opening speech for the global event on "Digital Divide and Forced Displacement." as patron of Danish Refugee Council.

https://twitter.com/DRC_ngo/status/1463426889096306696?s=20

Crown Prince Frederik has agreed to become Patron of the Year of Science22, "which has the overall purpose of communicating the importance of science for both children and adults throughout 2022."

H.K.H. Kronprinsen bliver protektor for Videnskabs?r22 (https://www.kongehuset.dk/nyheder/h-k-h-kronprinsen-bliver-protektor-for-videnskabsaar22)

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary received the President of the European Court of Human Rights Robert Spano at Frederik VIII's Palace, Amalienborg today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXBRhPfAWFH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

It's still nearly two months away but Denmark will be celebrating Crown Princess Mary's milestone 50th birthday in 2022. The Danes tend to throw big parties with a long list of royal guests for these special birthdays and anniversaries.  :happy: :partaay: :bday10:

Crown Princess Mary?s big birthday to feature big celebrations ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/crown-princess-marys-big-birthday-to-feature-big-celebrations-169260/)

QuoteA gala dinner and major exhibitions on the story of how a girl from Tasmania became a queen in waiting are planned to mark the 50th birthday of Crown Princess Mary.

Mary marks her half century on February 5th 2022 and the Danish Royal Court has now announced a series of special events that month to celebrate.

As January comes to an end, the Crown Princess will be guest of honour at a special celebration for the Mary Foundation, the organisation she set up to support those experiencing social isolation. Established in 2007, using funds presented to the Crown Prince and Princess following their wedding in 2004, the Foundation has developed an international reputation for helping some of the most disadvantaged in society. On January 27th, its partners will join it in celebrating Mary?s 50th birthday.

Just a few days later, the Crown Princess will open a new exhibition at Koldinghus  focused on her life and her part in the royal history of Denmark.  ?Mary and the Crown Princesses? will detail her own experiences as well as how she and others have developed the role of Crown Princess.

On February 3rd 2022, Mary will open another exhibition at Frederiksborg Castle, celebrating her life and achievements. Called ?HRH Crown Princess Mary 1972 ? 2022?, it includes photos, personal items and outfits. A brand new portrait of the Crown Princess will also be unveiled at the opening.

On the eve of her 50th birthday, a special gala dinner will be held at Rosenborg Castle. Queen Margrethe will host royal guests and representatives from across Denmark at a celebration for Mary.

A new book will be published about the Crown Princess in 2022.  :Jen:

https://twitter.com/ChristinsQueens/status/1475847648724852740?s=20

QuoteIn honour of #CrownPrincessMary?s 50th birthday the book "Mary H.K.H." will be published on January 31st. Danish & international photographers will provide a rare insight into Mary's official and private life with new and never before published pictures.

New book to be published for Crown Princess Mary?s 50th birthday ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/new-book-to-be-published-for-crown-princess-marys-50th-birthday-170311/)

QuoteA new book detailing Crown Princess Mary?s royal life will be published ahead of her 50th birthday in February.

Mary ? HRH The Crown Princess (in Danish: Mary ? HKH) will be released on 31 January by Danish publisher Politikens Forlag as a photographic book featuring work by Danish and international photographers. According to the publisher, these photographers will ?give a rare insight into [Crown Princess Mary?s] official as well as private life as a royal, spouse, mother, patron of a number of Danish and international landmarks, keynote speaker in Denmark and abroad, sportswoman, amateur photographer and fashion icon.?

This new book will also feature remembrances from Crown Princess Mary about royal moments of significance in her life. A special chapter focusing on 2004, the year she married Crown Prince Frederik, will share never-before-seen pictures of their wedding day.

According to the publisher notes: ?Out of thousands of photos, a team led by graphic designer Claus Due and photographer Franne Voigt has selected the ones that best tell the story of the Crown Princess? transformation from the Australian businesswoman Mary Donaldson to HRH Crown Princess of Denmark.?

CPss Mary to open an exhibition on her life in early February. The Frederik and Mary meeting story is legendary by now and IMO was one of the more unexpected ones from the late 1990's and early 2000's when so many of the heirs of that generation began to marry.


New details revealed on Crown Princess Mary?s exhibition ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/new-details-revealed-on-crown-princess-marys-exhibition-170577/)

QuoteThe new year is here, and several significant royal anniversaries will be celebrated throughout Europe in the year ahead. The Danish Crown Princess Mary is celebrating her 50th birthday this year, and this will be celebrated on a large scale if the pandemic allows it.

Are all of Crown Princess Mary's relatives from Australia coming to Denmark for Mary's birthday?

The Danish Royal Family has shared 7 new pictures of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine in honour of their 11th birthday today.

The pictures were taken by Crown Princess Mary and also feature their two doggies that were born in December.

https://twitter.com/CoutureRoyals/status/1479726447942111233?s=20

 :bday7: To Vincent and Josephine on their 11th birthday!!!

 :crown: :coach: Denmark's Queen Margrethe will celebrate her Golden Jubilee on January 14, 2022. She ascended to the throne on the death of her father King Frederik IX on January 14, 1972. Traditionally a Golden Jubilee would have many public events associated with the anniversary, however with COVID still restricting public gatherings and travel, the large scale galas and other events have been either postponed, cancelled or scaled back.



Possible guest list for the events related to Queen Margrethe's  Golden Jubilee  on January 14, 2022. The guest list due to COVID travel restrictions may be limited to her sisters, sons,  and daughters-in-law. Her extended family from the Greek and German royal families, are unlikely to attend. Currently confirmed: The Crown Prince Couple, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, Princess Benedikte and Queen Anne Marie. However due to King Constantine's current health concerns, Anne Marie might need to decline.

The guests who will and will not be present as Queen Margrethe celebrates 50 years on the throne ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/the-guests-who-will-and-will-not-be-present-as-queen-margrethe-celebrates-50-years-on-the-throne-170764/)

Also new dates for  Jubilee events that have had to be postponed for nine months  due to COVID.

QuoteAfter announcing that, due to an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, many of the major public events of Queen Margarethe?s Golden Jubilee were to be postponed, the Danish Royal Household has released a new timeline for the celebrations.

The events were supposed to take place in mid-January, around the date of her father?s death and her subsequent ascension to the throne (which falls on the 14th of January), but they have now been moved to the 10th and 11th of September.

Those events include ?celebrations at Copenhagen City Hall, a gala performance at the Royal Theatre?s Old Stage, festive service in Copenhagen Cathedral and gala dinner at Christiansborg Castle?, according to the press release.

The intention is to maintain a small number of events for January 14th; at 9:30am, the Queen and the Crown Prince will welcome the Prime Minister at Christiansborg Castle while at 10am, the Queen, Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie and Princess Benedikte will take part in the celebrations at the Danish Folketing, offered by the Parliament.At 12pm, the family will move to Roskilde Cathedral, where they will lay a wreath on the grave of King Christian IX and Queen Ingrid, father and mother of the current Monarch.

Since the public will no longer be allowed to gather in the Yellow Palace at Amalienborg as is traditional for big Royal events, the Court has added a section to its website where citizens will be able to leave personal congratulatory messages for the Queen.

New dates for Queen Margarethe?s Golden Jubilee celebrations revealed ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/new-dates-for-queen-margarethes-golden-jubilee-celebrations-revealed-170895/)



Other honors for HM QMI are the following:
New stamps to be issued in Greenland and the Faroe Islands for Queen Margarethe?s Golden Jubilee ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/new-stamps-to-be-issued-in-greenland-and-the-faroe-islands-for-queen-margarethes-golden-jubilee-170967/)

New coin issued for Queen Margrethe?s Jubilee ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/new-coin-issued-for-queen-margrethes-jubilee-170911/)

The Danish Royal Court confirms that former Queen Anne Marie of Greece will not travel to Denmark to take part in the Golden Jubilee celebrations.

HM Queen Anne-Marie of Greece will not take part in anniversary of throne accession (https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/hm-queen-anne-marie-of-greece-will-not-take-part-in-anniversary-of-throne-accession)

QuoteHM Queen Anne-Marie of Greece will not participate as planned in the wreath-laying ceremony at Roskilde Cathedral in connection with the 50th anniversary of HM The Queen?s accession to the throne on Friday, 14 January 2022. HM King Constantine of Greece is infected with the coronavirus, and therefore Queen Anne-Marie cannot travel to Denmark.

QMI's Scandinavian monarchs speak about their relationship her for the Golden Jubilee. BTW QMI and Sweden's King Carl Gustav are first cousins, so there's a family relationship as well.

Queen Sonja and Queen Silvia praise Queen Margrethe for her help in revealing interviews ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/sweden/queen-sonja-and-queen-silvia-praise-queen-margrethe-for-her-help-in-revealing-interviews-170963/)

QuoteAs always, both the Swedish and Norwegian royal houses support the Danish. The Swedish king Carl GustaF is a first cousin of Queen Margrethe. His wife, Queen Silvia, who was born in Germany and raised in Brazil, clearly remembers how she was well received by her husband?s Danish cousin. In the documentary she says: ?I first met Margrethe when I was an adult. I remember she was kind to me. I came to Sweden as a newcomer, new to the family. She had great patience with me, and I have always been able to ask her anything?.

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden adds: ?As everyone knows, she is my cousin. That is why we have a special relationship with each other. We have known each other and met each other throughout our upbringing and our whole life. Now we are both a bit older, but when we see each other it is always very nice. I have always been fascinated that she also speaks perfect Swedish, I am happy about that, because I cannot speak Danish?.

Her Majesty Queen Sonja says: ?When I joined the family, Queen Margrethe was a support to me. She was probably my biggest supporter. She always helped me with practical questions about what happened and how to behave in given situations. It has continued in all years, she has been a great support?.

His Majesty King Harald adds: ?I look at Queen Margrethe as my friend, a very close friend?.

Denmark celebrates 50th throne jubuilee of Queen Margrethe II, Copenhagen - 14 Jan 2022.

Pics 1: Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Shutterstock Editorial (https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/12760533)

Pics 2: Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Shutterstock Editorial (https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/12760537)

QMI's curtsy to her late father and predecessor King Frederik IX on the 50th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. She was accompanied by her sister Princess Benedikte, the CP couple and Prince Joachim with Princess Marie. Her youngest sister, Queen Anne Marie had declined the visit due to COVID travel restrictions.

Queen Margrethe?s curtsey for her father on the anniversary of his death ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/queen-margrethes-curtsey-for-her-father-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-171193/)

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and her husband Crown Prince Frederik visit the tomb of Frederick IX | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10402649/Crown-Princess-Mary-Denmark-husband-Crown-Prince-Frederik-visit-tomb-Frederick-IX.html)

Denmark's Crown Princess Mary and Princess Marie reunite for special occasion | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220114130835/crown-princess-mary-princess-marie-reunited-queen-margrethe-golden-jubilee/)

A solemn start to Queen Margrethe?s Golden Jubilee ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/a-solemn-start-to-queen-margrethes-golden-jubilee-171167/)

HM Queen Elizabeth II sent to HM Queen Margrethe?s 50 years of golden jubilee
A message of congratulations from one Jubilee Queen to another ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/a-message-of-congratulations-from-one-jubilee-queen-to-another-171206/)
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 The Danish Royal Family seated at dinner to honor HM Queen Margrethe I better known as "Mor" or "Far Mor" to the assembled guests.  :Jen:

https://www.kongehuset.dk/media/pgcc5tor/_kna9283.jpg

Dear Aunt Daisy ? Margrethe II?s relationship with European royalty ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/dear-aunt-daisy-margrethe-iis-relationship-with-european-royalty-171118/)

In this article is a delightful video from Daisy's family and close friends from Europe's monarchies.  :Jen: :vday2: The video is from 2020 to honor her 80th birthday.

Danish Royal Family releases official photo to mark Golden Jubilee ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/danish-royal-family-releases-official-photo-to-mark-golden-jubilee-171238/)

HM QMI opened a jewelry exhibition at the Amalienborg museum today. The museum is part of the palace complex of four identical palaces facing a center courtyard. QMI and the CP family live at Amalienborg.

Perhaps the (in)famous Golden Poppies err...tiara um headress  :blink: made an appearance at the exhibit.  :hehe:

The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: A Very Special Tiara Friday: The Golden Poppies (http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2011/10/very-special-tiara-friday-golden.html)

QuoteThe flowers themselves are made from thinly hammered plates of 21 carat gold. Each flower has baroque pearls inside and 4 diamond-tipped stamens. The design is a very literal translation of a garden flower, including moonstones and aquamarines on the leaves to represent dewdrops and insects depicted in pearls, crystals, opals, moonstones, and diamonds crawling about. It is often said that there are also tiny lights involved, to illuminate the flowers. Oh, yeah, and it?s a parure to boot: earrings and necklace included, because you can never get enough garishly bright gold.

Danish royals surround Queen Margrethe as she officially opens jewellery exhibition ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/danish-royals-surround-queen-margrethe-as-she-officially-opens-jewellery-exhibition-171590/)

QuoteAccompanied by the rest of her family, Queen Margrethe visited Amalienborg Museum to officially open the exhibition ?A Queen?s Jewelry Box ? 50 years on the throne told through jewellery.?

Her Majesty was joined by Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Princess Benedikte, Count Ingolf and Countess Sussie.

The exhibition showcases more than 200 pieces of jewellery, both more and less well-known by the public; each piece has significance because it?s connected to a specific moment in the Queen?s reign.

Queen Daisy is certainly very active at the start of her Jubilee year. Good to see her out and about, and the Jewellery Box exhibition sounds absolutely fabulous. What a pity we can?t all smuggle ourselves into Copenhagen!

Happy 10th birthday to Princess Athena.

The book to be released for Crown Princess Mary's 50th birthday has shared some photos.

https://www.therealmyroyals.com/

In one photograph Crown Princess Mary is wearing a tiara. Which tiara is this?

It's the tiara from the Ruby Pararue. It was left to Crown Prince Frederick after his grandmother Queen Ingrid passed away. Mary did alter the tiara slightly to better fit her head. It's currently her most prestigious tiara.

The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Readers' Top 15 Tiaras: #4. The Danish Ruby Parure Tiara (http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2011/12/readers-top-15-tiaras-4-danish-ruby.html)

QuoteThe parure today includes a huge necklace, hairpins, a set of earrings, a brooch, a bracelet, and a ring (added by Mary)

New official portraits have been released by the Danish royal court to mark Crown Princess Mary's 50th birthday this Saturday, 5th February.

New official portraits of The Crown Prince Couple (https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/photo-video/new-official-portraits-of-the-crown-prince-couple)

Beautiful portraits of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark and I truly appreciate seeing both in their full gala attire. I wonder if this is what CPss Mary was planning to wear for the New Year's Court which sadly had to be cancelled this year.

Mary at 50: A very modern Crown Princess ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/mary-at-50-a-very-modern-crown-princess-171861/)

QuoteWhen Mary Donaldson tied the knot with Crown Prince Fredrik in 2004, the Australian-born marketing executive joined one of the world?s oldest surviving monarchies. Taking on her new role, Crown Princess Mary tackled the job with gusto, proving to be one of Denmark?s best assets. Steeped in history and rich in tradition, Mary has transformed the role of the Crown Princess with her own twist, making it very modern and relevant in today?s world.

Spending her early years in the small Australian city of Hobart, the Crown Princess?s childhood was about as far removed from the glittering court of Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen as you can get. While her move halfway across the globe to marry the man she loved is hailed as a ?modern-day fairytale,? jumping into her new life didn?t come without any hardship. Culture shock and having to learn a difficult new language left the Crown Princess initially feeling very lonely.

The mum-of-four told the Australian Women?s Weekly in 2017: ?I did experience a feeling of loneliness ? short-term ? when I first moved to Denmark. Moving to Denmark was a huge change in my life ? a new culture, new language, new friends, and another way of life.?

Eventually, Mary was able to turn those feelings of isolation into her best asset, realising she could ?be a voice for those who are not usually heard.? In 2007, she founded The Mary Foundation, a program of charity projects that aim to tackle social problems such as bullying, domestic violence and loneliness.
n her new pictorial memoir, Mary H.K.H., which was released in January to celebrate her milestone birthday, the Crown Princess said: ?I have always been very aware that being Crown Princess is a position that comes with unique possibilities. From the very beginning, I was given the freedom and support to shape my own role and figure out how I could contribute to making a difference for the Danish people.?

Now that Mary's been the Crown Princess for nearly 18 years, I often forget how challenging it must have been for her to move to a very different climate, lifestyle and to immerse herself into one of Europe's most difficult languages. Her former-sister-in-law Alexandra had a bit of an advantage as she was a fluent German speaker, but as far as I know Mary's only language was English. While most adult Danes do speak and understand English, it was imperative that the future Queen Consort learn to become fully bilingual and bi-literate. Her sister-in-law Princess Marie was already bilingual in French and English, but also had to learn Danish.

Mary finds herself in good company with the Netherlands Queen Maxima, Sweden's Queen Silvia, Luxembourg's Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie, and Monaco's Princess Charlene who have experienced a similar challenge of acquiring a new language that differs from their primary one. Belgium's Queen Mathilde  already was a fluent French speaker but reportedly did have to improve her Flemish (Dutch) when she married the then Duke of Brabant.

@TLLK, Thank you for the information. When one first sees the name of the tiara as The Danish Ruby Parure Tiara, one may not realize that it has any history with royal Sweden.

Happy 50th Birthday to Crown Princess Mary.

Crown Princess Mary?s birthday celebrations conclude with party and special TV programme ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/crown-princess-marys-birthday-celebrations-conclude-with-party-and-special-tv-programme-172356/)

This weekend was also the 46th birthday for Princess Marie who was born on February 6, 1976.  :bday7:

The 46th birthday of Danish Princess Marie is celebrated today (https://www.newmyroyals.com/2022/02/the-46th-birthday-of-danish-princess.html)

QuoteToday, on February 6, 2022, Princess Marie celebrates her 46th birthday. Marie was born on February 6, 1976 in Paris. Princess Marie is Danish Prince Joachim's wife. The couple has two children, that is, Henrik and Athena. Princess Marie is also the stepmother of Nikolai and Felix who were born during the first marriage of Prince Joachim. Prince Joachim and Princess Marie arrived in Copenhagen yesterday to attend Crown Princess Mary?s birthday party. Princess Marie and Prince Joachim and the couple?s two children reside in Paris.

Princess Isabella's confirmation will be held next month on April 30.

HRH Princess Isabella?s confirmation (https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/hrh-princess-isabella%E2%80%99s-confirmation?fbclid=IwAR3NFIhm56u7PYqZHDzpvs8rLqugItMiVezuMGAZ1u0eBTww6xliBb51aJs)

This is shaping up to be quite a year for the DRF- QMI's Golden Jubilee
                                                                          CPss Mary's milestone birthday
                                                                          Pss Isabella's confirmation.

Happy birthday to her majesty.  :flower3: :bday10: :partaay:

Lovely family photos as the family celebrate.

Mobile uploads (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=549627703201778&set=a.402971521200731)

A very Happy Birthday to Queen Daisy. A milestone indeed!

Happy belated Birthday to Queen Margrethe!!

:flower3: A Daisy for Daisy!

The official BRF social media paid tribute to HM Queen Margrethe I for her Golden Jubilee.

The photo in the post shows the DoE, QMI, QEII and Prince Henrik during the incoming state visit from the UK to Denmark.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CckNCnbsF2L/

QuoteDuring a State Visit to Denmark, The Queen joins Queen Margrethe, The Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Henrik on the balcony of the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.

2022 is also a special year for Queen Margrethe, who is celebrating her Golden Jubilee.

Happy 15th birthday to Princess Isabella

Happy 15th birthday Isabella  :bday: :pillowfight: :flower3: :bday10:

New photos, wow is she ever growing up

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccmb9tBDr2S/

Happy birthday Isabella! Yes, she and Christian are now almost adults. And a lovely photo here of Isabella, who is a real mix of Fred and Mary.

Happy 78th Birthday to Princess Benedikte.

The Danish royal instagram posted some photos of Isabella in preparation for her confirmation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc8LnqjDULl/

Happy Birthday to Princess Benedikte!  :Jen:

Happy Belated Birthday to Princess Isabella! :bday: :bday10:

Photos from Isabella's confirmation today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-yJD7DbVt/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-Lul5DMTy/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-JknnDNtJ/

And  videos

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-cumFDN68/


Her godmother Queen Mathilde attended

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https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-NaOHjVv5/

I am thrilled to see that Isabella's Godparents were able to be there for her Confirmation.

Happy 18th Wedding Anniversary to Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary.

Happy 14th Wedding Anniversary to Prince Joachim and Princess Marie.

The Crown Prince celebrates his 54th birthday today.  :bday:

Happy 17th birthday to Prince Christian of Denmark.  :bday10:

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? on Instagram: "?? Hans Kongelige H?jhed Prins Christian kan i dag fejre sin 17-?rs f?dselsdag ?? Prins Christian fejrer dagen (https://www.instagram.com/p/CjuTZXcjkf8/?hl=en)

17 already! Can?t believe it, only seems like yesterday that Christian was having his first day at school. He?s a nice looking boy, a real mixture of his parents imo. I have read that a friend took that photo seen on his IG. Hope Christian has a happy and peaceful last year or so of his schooling, then I suppose it will be University then some military training.

@Curryong-I can't believe that most  of the young European heirs are now in their last years of secondary school or off to university. Elisabeth, Amalia, Leonor, Ingrid-Alexandra and Christian were all born between 2001-2005 and we've watched them from their first hospital photos to the present.  :happy:

Quote from: TLLK on October 18, 2022, 02:56:02 AM
@Curryong-I can't believe that most  of the young European heirs are now in their last years of secondary school or off to university. Elisabeth, Amalia, Leonor, Ingrid-Alexandra and Christian were all born between 2001-2005 and we've watched them from their first hospital photos to the present.  :happy:

Yes, they are all in their teens (late teens) now and sometimes it?s hard to know where the years have gone. It wasn?t that long ago that there were discussions on royal forums about the appropriateness or otherwise of placing royal children in the public eye too much, and the example of the young William and Harry was often evoked.

Now all the young people that you have mentioned above are dating or soon will be and in their young adulthood will be master/mistresses of their own destinies. I wish them all well with it. As we?ve just seen with Amelia they face challenges as young royals that their parents often did not.

 :bdaycake: :bdaycake:  Happy 12th Birthday to Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine!

New photos of the twins were released.

Danish Royal House releases new images of royal twins ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/danish-royal-house-releases-new-images-of-royal-twins-185404/)

Wishing Countess Athena a very Happy 11th Birthday.  :bday10:

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? on Instagram: "?? Hendes Excellence Komtesse Athena har f?dselsdag og fylder i dag 11 ?r ??" (https://www.instagram.com/p/CnyXenDDZsK/?hl=en)

Belated Happy Birthdays to two royal ladies.   :bday7:

February 5th-Crown Princess Mary's 51st birthday DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? on Instagram: "?? I dag er det Hendes Kongelige H?jhed Kronprinsessens 51-?rs f?dselsdag ?? ? Stine Heilmann ?" (https://www.instagram.com/p/CoReFndKrXl/?hl=en)

February 6th Princess Marie's 47th birthday.

Count Henrik will confirmed in Paris on May 18.

H.E. Count Henrik?s confirmation (https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/h-e-count-henrik%E2%80%99s-confirmation)

Quote

On Ascension Day, Thursday 18 May 2023, His Excellency Count Henrik will be confirmed in Frederikskirken ? The Danish Church in Paris. The confirmation takes place at 11:00, administered by the royal Chaplain-in-Ordinary, bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen, with the assistance of Frederikskirken?s minister, Malene Bendtsen. Afterwards, there will be a private celebration of the confirmand with family and friends.

Frederikskirken ? The Danish Church in Paris, which also serves as a gathering place for Danes living in Paris and the surrounding area, was formally opened in 1955 with the participation of Queen Ingrid and Frederik the 9th, whose name the church bears.

Media information concerning Count Henrik?s confirmation will be announced at a later date.

Thousands came to Amailenborg Palace today to wish QMI a very Happy 83rd Birthday. Joining the Queen were the CP family and the family of Prince Joachim.

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? on Instagram: "Tusindvis ?nskede i dag Hendes Majest?t Dronningen tillykke med 83-?rs f?dselsdagen ??   Fra balkonerne p? (https://www.instagram.com/p/CrGHsQQg-7k/?hl=en)

QuoteThousands wished Her Majesty the Queen congratulations on her 83rd Birthday today 🇩🇰

Large family photo of QMI and the children and grandchildren.

https://imgix.billedbladet.dk/2023-04-16/_ll23234_preview_maxwidth_1200_maxheight_1200_ppi_300_quality_100_embedmetadata_true.jpg?ixlib=vue-2.9.1&auto=format&fit=fill&ar=1050%3A750&fill=blur&w=1946

Happy 16th Birthday to Princess Isabella!  :bday7:

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? on Instagram: "?? Hendes Kongelige H?jhed Prinsesse Isabella har f?dselsdag og fylder i dag 16 ?r ?? I anledning af (https://www.instagram.com/p/CrSSDpSNe6w/?hl=en)

Happy 19th Anniversary to Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary.  :hearts:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsNuEnBoUlz/?hl=en

Count Henrik was confirmed today in Denmark.

Her er alle detaljerne: Alt du skal vide om grev Henriks konfirmation | BILLED-BLADET (https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/her-er-alle-detaljerne-alt-du-skal-vide-om-grev-henriks-konfirmation)

It is wonderful to have the Haderslev Boys Choir to sing at the confirmation. How large is the choir?

Quote from: LouisFerdinand on May 18, 2023, 10:21:02 PM
It is wonderful to have the Haderslev Boys Choir to sing at the confirmation. How large is the choir?

I don?t know, except that the School where they are trained is attached to the Haderslev Cathedral. There is also a Girls Choir there which also tours and sings regularly in concerts.

More on Count Henrik's confirmation.

Denmark?s Count Henrik Confirmed in Parisian church ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/denmarks-count-henrik-confirmed-in-parisian-church-189913/)

QuoteDenmark?s Count Henrik was Confirmed in Frederikskirken ? The Danish Church in Paris, on 18 May.

Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen performed the ceremony with the assistance of Frederikskirken?s minister, Malene Bendtsen.

A private celebration took place after the morning Confirmation.

The Count, who held the title of Prince of Denmark until 1 January of this year, was Confirmed in front of his parents, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie; his older half-brothers, Count Nikolai and Count Felix and his younger sister, Countess Athena.His uncle and aunt, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were in attendance alongside their four children, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. Mary is one of Henrik?s godparents, alongside his maternal uncles, Charles Cavallier and Benjamin Grandet, family friend Christian Scherfig and his mother?s lady-in-waiting Britt Davidsen Siesbye.

Henrik?s paternal grandmother, Queen Margrethe, did not attend; she is slowly recovering from an extensive back surgery that took place earlier this year and just returned to light royal duties last month.

Danish Royal Family attends Count Henrik's Confirmation ? UFO No More (https://ufonomore.com/blog/2023/5/18/danish-royal-family-attends-count-henriks-confirmation)

Happy 55th birthday to Crown Prince Frederik.

Prince Christian is now a licensed driver but will need to drive with another adult until his 18th birthday.  :yesss:

Denmark?s Prince Christian, aged 17, gets his first driving licence ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/denmarks-prince-christian-aged-17-gets-his-first-driving-licence-191101/)

QuoteGetting your first driver?s license is a big milestone in everyone?s life. Now the Danish press has confirmed that the country?s future king, Prince Christian, has passed the tests and received his first driver?s license.

The Danish magazine ?Her og Nu? received confirmation from the communications staff in the Danish royal court. In a statement to the magazine, the royal court said: ?We can confirm that Prince Christian has obtained his driver?s license?.

According to Danish law, however, the Prince will not be able to drive a car alone for some time.

Rules in Denmark state that only those aged 18 and over can drive without supervision. Prince Christian?s new licence allows him to drive if he has someone over the age of 30 with him. That person must also have held a valid licence for at least ten years. In other words, the prince can now ask both his father and mother to accompany him if he wants to drive a car.

Getting your licence, even a provisional one is a great milestone in life. Here in Aus your 18th birthday means you can both drive (after passing the test of course) and go to a pub or club and legally drink alcohol there for the first time.

The experienced driver Christian has to have beside him for a year, is more likely to be his security officer than either of his parents imo especially if he?s going somewhere fun like a party with his mates.

New milestone for QMI's reign as she becomes Denmark's longest reigning monarch.

IN PHOTOS: Denmark?s longest-reigning monarch ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/in-photos-denmarks-longest-reigning-monarch-191565/)

QuoteQueen Margrethe has made history in Denmark.

She is the longest-reigning monarch in Denmark?s history, reigning for 51 years, six months and four days. To honour her achievement, the Danish Royal House released new images taken of the Queen aboard the royal yacht Dannebrog this month.

Queen Margrethe surpassed King Christian IV as the country?s longest-reigning monarch; he reigned for approximately 51 years and six months.

Queen Margrethe Makes History as Denmark's Longest-Reigning Monarch (https://people.com/queen-margrethe-makes-history-longest-reigning-monarch-denmark-7562644)

Queen Margrethe makes history as she starts summer holiday - see photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/498038/denmark-queen-margrethe-makes-history/)

The Danish royal court announces the celebrations for the 18th birthday of Prince Christian, second in line to the throne:

His Royal Highness Prince Christian?s 18th birthday (https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/his-royal-highness-prince-christians-18th-birthday)

I knew that there would be a gala event on the itinerary as QMI seems to really enjoy them. Prince Christian's 18th birthday celebrations seem to be similar to Norway's Princess Ingrid-Alexandra's. I wonder if the Danish court plans on inviting other young European royals?

Quote from: TLLK on August 08, 2023, 01:49:25 PM
I knew that there would be a gala event on the itinerary as QMI seems to really enjoy them. Prince Christian's 18th birthday celebrations seem to be similar to Norway's Princess Ingrid-Alexandra's. I wonder if the Danish court plans on inviting other young European royals?

I would say that many of the other Scandi royals will turn up to the celebrations, wouldn?t you? Not just the young ones like Princess I-A, but perhaps Harald and Sonja as well, plus Victoria and Daniel from Sweden. As for the other European royals, I guess it depends on their schedules. However I wouldn?t be surprised to see members of the SRF there, or Netherlands ones.

The invitations are printed and are being sent out. 200 eighteen year olds from all over Denmark and Greenland are being invited as well.

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? on Instagram: "S? er der post! ? ? Flere hundrede invitationer blev i dag sendt afsted fra Amalienborg. Modtagerne er de mange (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxvc2Y6t3BE/)

Yes, very exciting, and some of the almost 18 year olds have been picked by ballot. The evening ball celebration and banquet is apparently going to be white tie, so both the boys and girls chosen will probably be helped financially to enable them to buy suitable clothing and accessories.

Belgium's Princess Elisabeth will be attending the event.

https://twitter.com/WDehandschutter/status/1709961436263305636?t=Ab8sM7V_r487mcepZZPqWQ&s=19

200 eighteen year olds from all over Denmark and Greenland are being invited to Prince Christian's birthday.     
Will any eighteen year olds of the Danish nobility be invited?

Quote from: LouisFerdinand on October 08, 2023, 10:27:42 PM
200 eighteen year olds from all over Denmark and Greenland are being invited to Prince Christian's birthday.     
Will any eighteen year olds of the Danish nobility be invited?

I?d imagine that if there are any 18 year olds who are offspring of family friends of the Crown Prince couple they will get an invite. Or close courtiers of Queen Margrethe who have children/grandchildren of the right age may be there too. Danish nobility doesn?t really count for much any more, though.

A new stamp is being issued to commemorate Prince Christian's 18th birthday.

https://twitter.com/ChristinsQueens/status/1712055134631374898

Quote from: TLLK on October 11, 2023, 04:00:28 PM
A new stamp is being issued to commemorate Prince Christian's 18th birthday.

https://twitter.com/ChristinsQueens/status/1712055134631374898

No. I don?t think the Danish royals, headed by Queen Daisy, are conventional in that way. Christian being photographed in male Greenland attire doesn?t really surprise me. The Queen and her heirs are proud of their association with Greenland and visit it on the Danish royal yacht each year.

Today is the big day! Happy  18th Birthday to Prince Christian of Denmark! Today he received his late grandfather Prince Henrik's Order of the Elephant.

HRH Prince Christian is bestowed the Order of The Elephant (https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/hrh-prince-christian-is-bestowed-the-order-of-the-elephant)

QuoteHer Majesty The Queen has today October 15, 2023 bestowed the Order of The Elephant upon His Royal Highness Prince Christian. The bestowal took place privately in Frederik VIII?s Palace, Amalienborg, this morning. The Prince will thus be able to wear the Order of the Elephant?s so-called rosette on the lapel of his jacket when The Prince steps out on the balcony of Frederik VIII?s Palace at 12:00 October 15, 2023. The rosette indicates that the wearer is a Knight of the Danish Order of the Elephant, and is typically worn on official occasions when major decorations are not worn. Prince Christian will wear the Order of the Elephant at the gala dinner at Christiansborg Palace later today.

New photo of the prince released today. DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? on Instagram: "Tillykke til Hans Kongelige H?jhed Prins Christian, der i dag fylder 18 ?r ?? Det officielle program for dagens (https://www.instagram.com/p/CyaCuzII1Dh/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D) :bday7:

Short video clip of the CP family, birthday boy and Queen Margrethe on the balcony at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.

https://twitter.com/christinsqueens/status/1713497529742942329?s=61&t=ViImdB8xKc4WR0qDri5waw

Short clip of just the monarch, heir and heir-to-the-heir.

https://twitter.com/christinsqueens/status/1713504269788238003?s=61&t=ViImdB8xKc4WR0qDri5waw

I wondered whether Christian would get the Elephant for his 18th birthday,  and here it is! Terrific! I?ll bet he is very proud.

Gala photos are starting to be shared.

The Netherlands' Princess of Orange and Belgium's Duchess of Brabant https://imgix.billedbladet.dk/2023-10-15/_han2195.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=fill&crop=faces,entropy&ar=1050:750&fill=blur&w=1900

Norway's Crown Prince Hakkon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Ingrid Alexandra. https://imgix.billedbladet.dk/2023-10-15/_han2196.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=fill&crop=faces,entropy&ar=1050:750&fill=blur&w=1900

Denmark's Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, Counts Felix, Henrik and Countess Athena. https://imgix.billedbladet.dk/2023-10-15/_hjp1047.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=fill&crop=faces,entropy&ar=1050:750&fill=blur&w=1900

Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle. https://imgix.billedbladet.dk/2023-10-15/_han2170.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=fill&crop=faces,entropy&ar=1050:750&fill=blur&w=1900

Queen Anne Marie and Princess Benedikte https://imgix.billedbladet.dk/2023-10-15/_hjp0991.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=fill&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ar=1050:750&fill=blur&w=1900

Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie Chantal https://imgix.billedbladet.dk/2023-10-15/_han2200-1.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=fill&crop=faces,entropy&ar=1050:750&fill=blur&w=1900

Denmark's Princesses Isabella and Josephine with Prince Vincent. https://imgix.billedbladet.dk/2023-10-15/_han2245.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=fill&crop=faces,entropy&ar=1050:750&fill=blur&w=1900

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary https://imgix.billedbladet.dk/2023-10-15/_han2246.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=fill&crop=faces,entropy&ar=1050:750&fill=blur&w=1900

Finally, Queen Margrethe I and Prince Christian https://imgix.billedbladet.dk/2023-10-15/_hjp1100.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=fill&crop=faces,entropy&ar=1050:750&fill=blur&w=1900

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Prince Christian turns 18: Danish royal family wave to crowds from castle balcony to celebrate heir's 18th ahead of grand gala this evening | Daily (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12632541/denmark-prince-christian-18th-birthday-royal-family.html)

Prince Christian of Denmark 18th Birthday Gala: Royal Guests from Around the World (https://people.com/prince-christian-of-denmark-18th-birthday-marked-with-royal-group-photo-8357366)
Prince Christian got sash for first time at 18 years old

Prince Christian of Denmark welcomes royals to lavish 18th birthday gala ? best photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/504772/prince-christian-denmark-welcomes-royals-lavish-18th-birthday-gala-best-photos/)

Royal family reveal personal album of never-before-seen pics | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/504732/danish-royal-family-person-album-prince-christian/)

Quote from: LouisFerdinand on October 11, 2023, 11:06:06 PM
     

Do you think some people were expecting Prince Christian to be wearing a suit in his portrait of the birthday stamp?

I don?t think so!!

Here's an excellent blog post about this milestone in Christian's life. It includes translations of the speeches as well.

Prince Christian of Denmark?s 18th Birthday Gala Dinner | The Royal Watcher (https://royalwatcherblog.com/2023/10/15/prince-christian-of-denmark-4/)

Absolutely gorgeous photos of all the female heirs, roses around the thorn (Christian and how tall is he!) Everyone looks so happy to be there and are ready for an enjoyable evening. The Danish RF earlier on the balcony looked great including the Queen, though she probably misses Pr Henrik on these occasions. Christian was very confident on the balcony waving to the gathered Danes below. I think it?s been a lovely 18th birthday celebration that struck just the right note.

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QuotePrince Christian of Denmark has been given the Order of Elephant by his grandmother Queen Margrethe to mark his 18th Birthday.

Denmark reuses orders, as they have to be given back after the holders death. Christian?s order belonged to his late grandfather Prince Henrik

That nice holders after Prince Henrik?s death they torch to grandson order and sash on 18th birthday

QuoteThe final part of Prince Christian?s 18th Birthday celebrations will be attending the Council of State Meeting on Tuesday, November 14th.

Christian will make solemn declaration that he will abide by the Constitution.

Christian will be appointed as one of the regents, and able to perform certain duties when the Monarch is ill or out of the country.

(Prince Christian will not have a seat in the Council of State until his father's accession, as the Council of State does not include the heir to the heir)

I understand that Prince Christian will not seat in the council of state till his grandmother?s death,sick out of country same future sovereign will get that someday

QuoteIn Denmark, the Council of State meetings are held 5 or 6 times a year (about every 2 months), which is why Prince Christian isn't attending until about a month after his 18th Birthday

 :hehe: In true Cinderella fashion, a slipper was left behind at the gala last night. The Royal Court's social media displayed  a photo of the missing shoe with a message.

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? on Instagram: "Er det mon Askepot, der glemte sin sko i aftes??   Da g?sterne ved Hendes Majest?t Dronningens gallataffel i g?r (https://www.instagram.com/p/CydeENrNum2/)

I?m glad Christian has the Elephant. In spite of the mystery as to why a Scandinavian country would adopt an elephant as a visual symbol of its ancient Order I?ve always loved the beautiful representation of the creature in its insignia.

Quote from: TLLK link=topic=89588.msg1525589#msg1525589 :laugh: date=1697470911
:hehe: In true Cinderella fashion, a slipper was left behind at the gala last night. The Royal Court's social media displayed  a photo of the missing shoe with a message.

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? on Instagram: "Er det mon Askepot, der glemte sin sko i aftes??   Da g?sterne ved Hendes Majest?t Dronningens gallataffel i g?r (https://www.instagram.com/p/CydeENrNum2/)

Wonder whether Christian will hunt down whose slipper it is?  :laugh:

Later: Oh, just read that it was a young guest from one of the 200 invitees from ordinary families. She left it as a prank! Now, that?s a bit disappointing!

Remarkable photo shows Prince Christian of Denmark flanked by four Queens-in-waiting on his 18th birthday - after rule changes to lines of succession (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12634733/Remarkable-photo-shows-Prince-Christian-Denmark-flanked-four-Queens-waiting-18th-birthday-rule-changes-lines-succession-Europe.html)

A real-life Cinderella story! Danish Palace reveals guest left a dazzling stiletto behind at Christiansborg Castle - as fans call on the future King (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12636017/A-real-life-Cinderella-story-Danish-Palace-reveals-guest-left-dazzling-stiletto-Christiansborg-Castle-fans-call-future-King-search-land-Princess.html)

Prince Joachim of Denmark and his family are all smiles as they attend his nephew's 18th birthday party - after Queen Margrethe II stripped his (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12635189/Prince-Joachim-Denmark-family-smiles-attend-nephews-18th-birthday-party-Queen-Margrethe-II-stripped-children-HRH-status.html)

Princess Isabella of Denmark, 16, accessorises with her mother Princess Mary's diamond and amethyst earrings and silver clutch at Prince Christian's (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12635025/princess-isabella-denmark-safiyaa-prince-christian.html)

Princess Mary of Denmark and Sweden's Princess Victoria dazzle in diamond tiaras and stunning gowns as they lead the glamorous guests at Danish Prince (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12634751/Princess-Mary-Denmark-Swedens-Princess-Victoria-dazzle-diamond-tiaras-stunning-gowns-lead-glamorous-guests-Danish-Prince-Christians-18th-birthday-gala.html)

Prince Christian's Cousins Attend Birthday Gala After Titles Revoked (https://people.com/prince-christian-denmark-cousins-attend-18th-birthday-gala-why-count-nikolai-missing-8362150)

Real-Life Cinderella Story as Prince Christian Birthday Guest Leaves Shoe at Castle (https://people.com/prince-christian-denmark-birthday-real-life-cinderella-story-shoe-left-palace-8361961)

Prince Christian Poses for Group Photo with 4 Future Queens at Birthday (https://people.com/prince-christian-denmark-18th-birthday-gala-5-future-monarchs-europe-gather-group-photo-8359341)

Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands wore Sex And The City shoes but no one noticed | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/504809/princess-catharina-amalia-netherlands-carrie-bradshaw-shoes-tiara-moment/)

And a new photo of Prince Christian wearing the Order of the Elephant was shared today.

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? on Instagram: "For f?rste gang offentligg?res officielle gallaportr?tter af Hans Kongelige H?jhed Prins Christian. Portr?tterne (https://www.instagram.com/p/CygCSLoN875/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D)

@Curryong-Here's the official English information from the Danish Royal Website on the Order of the Elephant.

THE HISTORY BEHIND THE ORDER OF THE ELEPHANT (https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/menu/news/the-history-behind-the-order-of-the-elephant)

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Here Prince Christian?s first gala portraits release by Danish royal house

Why did Kate Middleton and Prince William miss Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday party? Royal expert reveals why couple don't party with (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12636173/Kate-Middleton-Prince-William-missed-Prince-Christians-party.html)
William and Catherine?s schedule is busy article says British royal family failed attend Sweden for King?s 50th jubilee they NOW Prince Christian?s 18th birthday i understand member of the British royal family very busy schedule

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Crown Princess Mary Wears Sentimental Brooch on Prince Christian's Birthday (https://people.com/crown-princess-mary-denmark-wears-sentimental-brooch-prince-christian-18th-birthday-8362681)

Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece suffers faux pas at Danish royal gala | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/504924/crown-princess-marie-chantal-greece-faux-pas-danish-gala/)

The sparkling sapphire with a poignant history that marked the moment a future monarch came of age ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/is-it-cinderella-the-golden-shoe-that-gave-a-royal-celebration-a-fairytale-ending-194112/%0A%0Ahttps://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/future-monarchs-unite-for-group-photo-as-one-comes-of-age-194049/%0A%0Ahttps://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/all-the-best-photos-from-prince-christians-18th-birthday-weekend-194076/%0A%0Ahttps://royalcentral.co.uk/features/the-sparkling-sapphire-with-a-poignant-history-that-marked-the-moment-a-future-monarch-came-of-age-194061/)

All the best photos from Prince Christian?s 18th birthday weekend ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/all-the-best-photos-from-prince-christians-18th-birthday-weekend-194076/)

?Is it Cinderella?? The golden shoe that gave a royal celebration a fairytale ending ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/denmark/is-it-cinderella-the-golden-shoe-that-gave-a-royal-celebration-a-fairytale-ending-194112/)

It?s got nothing to do with BRF schedules imo. The BRF, with the exception of visits to England from Queen Daisy, King Harald and Queen Sonja and Prss Beatrix on occasion, whom the late Queen was quite friendly with, havent socialised regularly together for years. Edward and Sophie were the go to couple for those events if it was too difficult to get out of. After Charles separated from Diana he didn?t repeat the few events he formerly went to (with the possible exception of the German cousins) and the age gaps not coinciding did the rest for the last twenty five years.

Quote from: Curryong on October 18, 2023, 05:50:32 AM
It?s got nothing to do with BRF schedules imo. The BRF, with the exception of visits to England from Queen Daisy, King Harald and Queen Sonja and Prss Beatrix on occasion, whom the late Queen was quite friendly with, havent socialised regularly together for years. Edward and Sophie were the go to couple for those events if it was too difficult to get out of. After Charles separated from Diana he didn?t repeat the few events he formerly went to (with the possible exception of the German cousins) and the age gaps not coinciding did the rest for the last twenty five years.

Kinda but late Queen Elizabeth been friendly with Norway Royals,Danish Royals and Sweden Royals but BRF send in Queen Elizabeth?s behalf but Prince Charles they NOW King Charles separated from late Diana,Princess of Wales before Charles become King he attend Norway and Denmark in his mother?s behalf but Edward and Sophie attend European Royals events in late Queen Elizabeth?s behalf during her reign years but they NOW William,Prince of Wales will full responsibility for his father?s duties but members of royal family and expect also senior royals will do that same Princess Anne and Edinburghs in behalf King Charles?s reign same late Queen Elizabeth

Quote from: sara8150 on October 18, 2023, 01:55:25 PM
Kinda but late Queen Elizabeth been friendly with Norway Royals,Danish Royals and Sweden Royals but BRF send in Queen Elizabeth?s behalf but Prince Charles they NOW King Charles separated from late Diana,Princess of Wales before Charles become King he attend Norway and Denmark in his mother?s behalf but Edward and Sophie attend European Royals events in late Queen Elizabeth?s behalf during her reign years but they NOW William,Prince of Wales will full responsibility for his father?s duties but members of royal family and expect also senior royals will do that same Princess Anne and Edinburghs in behalf King Charles?s reign same late Queen Elizabeth

But the loosening of ties between the BRF and members of Continental royalty began after WW1 with the Hohenzollerns off the BRF?s Xmas card list. It increased as the granddaughters of Queen Victoria and other relatives who had married into Continental royal houses began to die off and family ties weakened. And it was always said that the QM (the daughter of Scottish aristocrats with no royal blood) felt uncomfortable and out of place with whatever royal networking continued before and after WW2, and with a few exceptions among the Scandi royalty, there weren?t that many visits between Continental relatives and the BRF.

The late Queen, a shy woman who supported her mother, didn?t go on large numbers of holidays visiting other royals/relatives on the Continent though Philip did and his cousin Marina of Kent (whose sister married into the Yogoslav RF and whose Greek/Russian relatives were all over the place) certainly did. And, as I have pointed out, the standoffishness continued with Charles because of the Diana separation and the age difference between himself and all the other heirs.

And as for  working BRF members being too busy with so many engagements being the excuse, it?s already been pointed out here that NONE of the present working members of the BRF have as many engagements per year as the late Queen and PP had.. And there are plenty of Continental and Scandi royals with as few members, or indeed fewer, than the BRF has, who still turn up to each other?s family celebrations, birthdays etc, so the explanation offered by that journalist for BRF members staying away was and is, just hogwash.

Happy belated birthday.

What school year is he actually?

I believe Christian has one more half-year to go at Ordrup Gymnasium in Copenhagen. I think after May 2024 he will then go on to officers? training followed by university study as other heirs have done.

@Curryong-I believe that you are correct. There doesn't appear to be a tradition of a gap year in the Danish Royal Family so I believe that Christian's education/preparation will be similar to Frederik's.

I posed the question because (it must be a Danish article mistake), saying he is in 11th grade, therefore graduating from school will be at 19.  That would mean his parents placed him at school 1 year late. 

In Denmark, most students do not go straight from what is called ''upper secondary'' school (equivalent to U.S. high school) to university.  A study from Denmark's Evaluation Institute (EVA) which showed that 86% of the students who started their education in 2018 had one or more ''sabbatical years'' beforehand (what they call a Gap Year). A check of other sources shows a more conservative number, but in all cases they show 75% or more Danish students taking at least one year off before college.

Quote from: wannable on October 19, 2023, 02:04:11 PM
In Denmark, most students do not go straight from what is called ''upper secondary'' school (equivalent to U.S. high school) to university.  A study from Denmark's Evaluation Institute (EVA) which showed that 86% of the students who started their education in 2018 had one or more ''sabbatical years'' beforehand (what they call a Gap Year). A check of other sources shows a more conservative number, but in all cases they show 75% or more Danish students taking at least one year off before college.

That might be so for many Danish students but I really doubt that Christian will be taking a full gap year after leaving school in May next year. He will then be 18 1/2 years of age.

Reasons?  He is the direct heir to the throne after his father. His grandmother the Queen is elderly, and had back surgery only a year or so ago. Like his father Frederik the Crown Prince and his Uncle Joachim, Fred?s brother, Christian is almost certain to undertake some form of military training. Most heirs do. Fred enjoyed a lot of naval training more than any other, but he still did some military stuff as well. Even if Christian does a foreshortened course of twelve months specially devised for him, there will be no way he would be entering university in his early twenties which is what would happen if he had a gap year or more before it.

Happy 13th Birthday to Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.

 :bday10: Happy Birthday to Vincent and Josephine!

 :bday: Happy 12th Birthday to Countess Athena.

Happy 52nd Birthday to Queen Mary.

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 :bday7: Happy Birthday to Queen Mary!

 :bday10: Happy Birthday to Princess Marie.

Happy 84th birthday to Queen Margrethe.

Happy 80th birthday to Princess Benedikte of Denmark