Queen Margrethe's Annual Press Conference & Holidays In Cahors

[Alexandria]

Hello : Welcome

Danish Royals Enjoy a Break at ther French Chateau

Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik of Denmark have been enjoying a break at their summer residence in Caïx, south-western France. The royal couple were all smiles as they made their annual trip to the chateau, which is nestled in the family's renowned Cahors vineyards.

The charming medieval city of Cahors offers a beautiful and relaxed environment, belying its history as one of Europe's major power centres. Walking around the pretty streets, it's hard to imagine that this was once one of the continent's most important banking cities.

Its laid-back atmosphere owes much to the fact that it hasn't been developed as a tourist destination to the same extent as other towns in the region. Visitors can enjoy a boat ride on the River Lot, taking in the famous Valentre fortress bridge which dates back to the 1300s. And those with a more adventurous spirit may wish to visit the underground rivers and grottos in nearby Gouffre de Padirac.

But probably the most impressive thing about this part of rural France is the sheer beauty of the countryside. Many holidaymakers prefer to follow the example of Prince Henrik, who prefers a simple walk in its picturesque forests and vineyards.

[Alexandria]

1,2,3) More from Cahors. Hello : Welcome

4 to 8) Polfoto 07-08-2003 *** MÅ IKKE BRUGES AF UGEBLADE OG MAGASINER *** CAIX, FRANCE - AUGUST 7: Queen Margrethe of Denmark (L) and Prince Henrik ® stand in the grounds of their Castle of Caix August 7, 2003 in the village of Caix in southwestern France. The queen and prince will spend three weeks together in their summer residence. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)*

9) Polfoto 07-08-2003 *** MÅ IKKE BRUGES AF UGEBLADE OG MAGASINER *** CAIX, FRANCE - AUGUST 7: Prince Henrik of Denmark poses in the garden of his Castle of Caix August 7, 2003 in the village of Caix in southwestern France. The queen and prince will spend three weeks together in their summer residence. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

10) Polfoto 07-08-2003 *** MÅ IKKE BRUGES AF UGEBLADE OG MAGASINER *** CAIX, FRANCE - AUGUST 7: Queen Margrethe of Denmark poses during a photo call in her Castle of Caix August 7, 2003 in the village of Caix in southwestern France. The queen and prince will spend three weeks holidaying together in their summer residence. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

[Alexandria]

1 to 6) Polfoto 07-08-2003 *** MÅ IKKE BRUGES AF UGEBLADE OG MAGASINER *** CAIX, FRANCE - AUGUST 7: Queen Margrethe of Denmark (L) and Prince Henrik ® stand on the grounds of their Castle of Caix August 7, 2003 in the village of Caix in southwestern France. The queen and prince will spend three weeks holidaying together in their summer residence. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

7,8) Polfoto 06-08-2003 Kongeparret på den årlige sommerferie på vinslottet Caix. Dronning Margrethe på markedet i Cahors - uden en krone på lommen. Dronningens hofdame Marianne Boel er kongelig kassemester. Af sikkerhedsmæssige grunde er det hofdamen, der bærer pengene og betaler.

9, 10) Dronning Margrethe og prins Henrik på Cahors 2003-08-07 Foto: Jørgen Ullerup / Dana Press

[Alexandria]

Dronning Margrethe og prins Henrik på Cahors 2003-08-07 Foto: Jørgen Ullerup / Dana Press

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[JessRulz]

This year's press conference will take place on August 5th at 11am

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[Paty]

It seems the Royal Court hange the date of the Press Conference, wich took place today.

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[zarat]

Originally Posted by Paty

It seems the Royal Court hange the date of the Press Conference, wich took place today.

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I was waiting for this conference cause the royal dachshunds are usually present.... and on the photo nr ...651 you can see "3 Royal Highness"- The Queen , The Prince Consort and The Dachshund ......

[JessRulz]

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[Paty]

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark visits the local Market on August 9, 2008 in Cahors, France.


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[Princess Eudoxia]

What a nice day out for her! Good to see that she can have some normal time for herself.

[Villemann]

This is not a nice day out for the Queen. She does actually do a lot of the shopping herself, when she is a Cayx. I have been to that market "with" the Queen a few times and I know she thoroughly enjoys tasting the cheese, the olives etc. etc., before she makes her purchase. And then the Lady-In-Waiting slides up with the purse and pays!

[kalnel]

Here's a link to video of this year's news conference from France 24 (it's in English).

She has a lovely voice -- soft, but cultured (and not what you'd expect from an enthusiastic smoker!) The slight hesitation in the way she talks reminds me a little of Prince Charles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCbS_HjZoz8

[marmi]

Originally Posted by kalnel

Here's a link to video of this year's news conference from France 24 (it's in English).

She has a lovely voice -- soft, but cultured (and not what you'd expect from an enthusiastic smoker!) The slight hesitation in the way she talks reminds me a little of Prince Charles.

Thanks for the clip. I had never heard HM speak before, and for her to do so in English was fantastic!
It was interesting the things that they picked up on for the news story.

[RachelD]

I didn't know where to put this comment but I was wondering, when are they going to do their annual family photo shoot?

[JessRulz]

Originally Posted by RachelD

I didn't know where to put this comment but I was wondering, when are they going to do their annual family photo shoot?

Do you mean the one at Graasten Rachel? Coz that's been and gone: http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...8-a-13379.html

[sneeuwklokje]

The next shoot will probably at Christmas.

[JessRulz]

There usually isn't a Christmas photo shoot with the DRF. It has only happened once in the last half a dozen years, in 2006 when the Queen, her two sisters and ALL their children and grandchildren were gathered at Fredensborg for a big family Christmas.

We will, however, probably see QMII&PH + F&M + J&M at the Christmas church services

[dazzling]

according to this article, the Queen and Prince have cancelled their annual press conference at Caix. They held a press conference every year.

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[Maura724]

Originally Posted by dazzling

according to this article, the Queen and Prince have cancelled their annual press conference at Caix. They held a press conference every year.

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That's sort of odd - anybody has any ideas why? The university professor quoted clearly doesn't like it, and I can see his point, but I feel like there must be more of a reason other than "we decided to take a step back from the people."

[lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by Maura724

That's sort of odd - anybody has any ideas why? The university professor quoted clearly doesn't like it, and I can see his point, but I feel like there must be more of a reason other than "we decided to take a step back from the people."

That seems like an odd reason. Margrethe and Henrik have always seemed like people, people if you excuse the expression, they have never seemed like guarded people. I wouldn't be happy if I was that professor.