Crown Prince Frederik Current Events 2: April 2004 - March 2006

[JessRulz]

Hi!!

Now, I know that Denmark has a tradition for kings' names, alternating Frederik, Christian, Frederik, Christian, etc., but what I don't get is why Frederik is actually called Frederik.
This generation (being Fred, Mary, etc.), and the past two generations of Danish rulers:

Frederik IX (father of current Queen Margrethe II)
Queen Margrethe II
Crown Prince Frederik (to be Frederik X)

This brings me to my question: Following tradition, shouldn't Crown Prince Frederik (or at birth, Prince Frederik), actually have been named Crown Prince Christian?

Anyone who knows anything about this, please post!

[Sira]

When Frederik was born, the Queen margrethe II asked permission to her father Frederik IX to call her son Frederik so that there is a balance between Christian (X) and Frederik ( X).

[JessRulz]

Oh, okay! Thanks Sira! It makes sense to me now

[lise]

The Purple outfit needs to be destroyed.

[crisiñaki]

Frederik is gonna be a runner-up in the worst-dressed-royal-man of the year, Jaime de Marichalar has a tough competition now (he's the husband of Infanta Elena, the eldest child of the Kings of Spain and he's known for the elf-colored velvet pants and the capes )

[grevinnan]

Wishful thinking - perhaps something went wrong with the camera and the color is not what it appears to be!

[soCal girl]

The problem with Frederick's outfit choices is that it takes attention away from what he is doing. I read the caption then saw the pants and forgot about where he was and had to look back. Just a reminder, he was at the 150th Sailor's Association with an awful PLUM colored suit! Oh Mary, have some sympathy on us and check you husband BEFORE he leaves the house!

[Princess BellyFlop]

Somebody please confirm that it was not made of velvet or corduroy, please...

[stellad]

Sorry everyone, I like this suit and he is one brave man to wear that colour....you go Fred!

Stellad

[pdas1201]

Alright, we have reached 10 pages and its time to close the thread on Prince Frederik. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. The new thread can be found here.