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04-16-2012, 05:02 PM
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Oh such wonderful pictures, I had been hoping to see a video or two from the balcony scene on Danish television, but quite understandably all the news programs are filled with the sad passing of Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller.
It's great to see all the grandchildren on the balcony, had not expected (the incredibly adorable) little sleeping beauty (that nickname just doesn't seem to work anymore) to come along. The twins have grown so much since last time we saw them! Margrethe looked so happy to be surrounded by her lovely family on her big day.
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04-16-2012, 07:11 PM
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Great to see the family! The twins look so big!
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04-16-2012, 07:40 PM
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Muhler,
Just wanted to thank you for your advice! I got to Amalienborg at 10:30 and it worked out perfectly! I couldn't have got closer - front and center!! Got some great pics of everyone, I even have one of Frederick looking at me!! The gaurds paraded around and they stoped right in front of where I was too!! The crowds were great, and the people I talked to were so friendly! They asked where I was from and the gentleman who was with his granddaughter told me which palace was Frederick and Mary's, and pointed out which direction to move when the time came!
Oh and bonus!! After lunch I went to Rosenborg and the Queen and Prince Henrik were there too!! Got some close pictures there too!!
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It sounds like you really got something royal out of your stay here in CPH 
There´s always a good mood at Amalienborg Square, when waiting for everything to start.
Did you notice the policemen? Usually it´s the old men, who gets the duty at Amalienborg  I don´t know why, but it is 
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04-16-2012, 10:37 PM
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Happy Birthday to QM! What lovely photos. I can't help thinking that Josephine is like the Prince Consort. Someone pointed it out another time and I can see it too.
Oh and Princess Marie and lille princesse. Beautiful. Marie seems to be glowing.
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04-16-2012, 11:05 PM
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All the children look wonderful
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04-17-2012, 12:20 AM
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All the children are beautiful but Prince Vincent just steals my heart and he looks gorgeous with his hair that length although it will be interesting to see how he will look with short hair. The Queen must be chuffed at her beautiful grandchildren. Even at this young age it seems as if she has already taken Pr Christian under her guiding hand for what lays ahead in the years to come. (Noit that his parents don't do it I'm sure.) Thanks for the links to all the pics.
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04-17-2012, 12:37 AM
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the kids are sooo adorable, especially the little new princess! I cant wait for the chistening
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04-17-2012, 05:15 AM
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But why royal dachshunds didn't assist to this balcony scene? I rememeber in the past there was always one (brown) who had "his" part in festivities...
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04-17-2012, 08:22 AM
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04-17-2012, 08:55 AM
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It sounds like you really got something royal out of your stay here in CPH
There´s always a good mood at Amalienborg Square, when waiting for everything to start.
Did you notice the policemen? Usually it´s the old men, who gets the duty at Amalienborg I don´t know why, but it is |
There was a few older police - they seem to engage the children and one in particular had them singing. The others, well, not to be too crass, but they can arrest me anytime!! Hubba hubba!!! LOL
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But why royal dachshunds didn't assist to this balcony scene? I rememeber in the past there was always one (brown) who had "his" part in festivities...
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I'd assume it's because the royal family has grown quite a bit in recent years.
The balcony is quite small so the royals had to make appearances in turns - first Frederik and Mary's family with the Regnant couple, then Joachim and Marie's family with the Regnant couple, and than all the grandchildren with the Queen and Prince Henrik; there simply wasn't a space for dachshunds.
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04-17-2012, 01:28 PM
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I absolutely love this picture of the Queen and little Isabella holding hands.
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04-17-2012, 03:31 PM
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But why royal dachshunds didn't assist to this balcony scene? I rememeber in the past there was always one (brown) who had "his" part in festivities...
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That was Balthazar and he ALWAYS took part in it I remember calling him out on the balcony when QMII turned 50.
Can you remember the part where Prince Joachim came out with him under the jacket? That was my friend and I who called on Balthazar. When he ran inside, we called again. Then QMII waved her hand at us and said "Han vil ikke" (He won´t come)
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04-17-2012, 08:14 PM
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Oh I just saw the video of the balcony appearance. Little Vincent is so adorable- he just loved waving and got right into the spirit of the festivities.
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04-18-2012, 05:56 AM
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Queen Penelope sounds like you had a wonderful time. How great to be visiting another country and be there at the right time to catch sight of the Royal family. One day I hope to do the same.
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Maersk McKinney Moller, he had a good innings as we say here. He was a great philanthropist and very close to the Royal family and very generous towards Fred and Mary. He will be greatly missed I am sure.
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04-18-2012, 06:15 AM
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I'd assume it's because the royal family has grown quite a bit in recent years.
The balcony is quite small so the royals had to make appearances in turns - first Frederik and Mary's family with the Regnant couple, then Joachim and Marie's family with the Regnant couple, and than all the grandchildren with the Queen and Prince Henrik; there simply wasn't a space for dachshunds.
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I really like dogs, they are special to me but I don't think it is appropriate to have any dogs on this balcony scene...no!
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04-19-2012, 06:24 AM
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Summary of articles in Billed Bladet #16, 2012.
All written by Annelise Weimann and Malan Vincent Joensen.
QMII turned 72 on this chilly April day.
About an hour before the balcony scene the DRF had been told about the death of Mærsk McKinney Møller, who was a friend of the current members of the DRF as well as Queen Ingrid. - The Regent Couple, M&F and Joachim and Marie will attend his funeral from Holmens Kirke = The Naval Church on Saturday.
M&F drove from their mansion to the Regent Couple's mansion and so did Joachim and our Marie. They arrived around 11.40. Here they had a sip of champagne and kransekage = a particular pastry http://mydanishkitchen.files.wordpre...img_1434ee.jpg before going out on the balcony at 12.00.
The family is now so large that two balconies had to be used. The Regent Couple, with M&F and their children on one and J&M and their children on another.
Al together they appeared three times.
The second time the Regent Couple with Joachim and la belle Marie with children.
And the third and last time the Regent Couple with five of their oldest grandchildren. - That was a first and caused a considerable cheer among the crowd.
QMII was observed holding Isabella's hand and Christian was busy pointing out things for grandma.
During the second balcony appearance little Piaf must have done something amusing, she certainly smiled and QMII and Marie were cracking up.
Then it was inside for the lunch at 13.00.
- Later that day the Regent Couple went to Rosenborg Castle to inaugurate a newly restored marble room.
In that connection the presence of onlookers, kindergarden children and tourists (Queen Penelope) were noted standing outside waiting pateintly.
The attire QMII wore was from Celli Freifeldt.
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04-19-2012, 06:48 AM
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Thank you Muhler for the translation.
I have just been reading about the life of the late Mærsk Mckinney Møller. What an eventful and full life he lived. His legacy in terms of donations for building or restoring places of national importance will live on.
Oh Piaf as you call her is a little doll. Marie is a really natural, warm person from what I can see. Best wishes to J & M's growing brood.
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04-20-2012, 01:57 AM
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You are welcome.
It may sound corny but motherhood becomes our Marie.
You certainly can't accuse of not being a loving mother.
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