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08-17-2008, 05:36 PM
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How many days/weeks will she be in Australia?
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08-17-2008, 07:28 PM
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Well I think all this story came up because both Countries, Denmark and Australia, simply LOVE Mary. And when this kind of situations happen it's normal if some of the parts get "jealous" 
I don't see it as a bad thing. It only means that the Danes want Mary 100% for themselves 
I don't expect to see Mary pretending that she doesnt like Australia anymore just because she is a Danish Princess...
Anyway, Princess Mary seemed very happy supporting the Danish athletes! She looked very proper and natural all the time. Gold medal for her! 
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08-18-2008, 12:23 AM
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Everything known about the visit has been posted in this thread.
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08-18-2008, 11:31 AM
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The thread about the CP couples visit to Australia and Tasmania has been reopened here.
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08-20-2008, 04:30 AM
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As many of you know I do not shy away from critizing the DRF. Just look at the 1015 København K-thread! Anyway on this occasion, I think we should cut CP Mary a little slack. So what, if she did party with the Aussies, but only showed up for the flag ceremony at the Danish camp? I don't think it is such a big deal.
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It's a huge deal! It goes to the heart of Mary's duties. She was paid a lot of wages to support the Danes - this was 'official duties, remember, NOT a private holiday. Boozing with the Australians was not part of the deal. Even the Australian broadsheet, mainland press has some raised eyebrows. What is even more confronting is that the Channel 7 television crew were there with permission - I know someone who works there. It was sheer PR backtracking and face-saving to say otherwise. I'm all for 'fairness to Mary' - but also keeping it real. She is on a dangerous trajectory I think - making PR errors, and not seeming to have the nous to understand that it affects Fred's position. If she can't recognise the implications of her actions, sorry, Villemann, but your hopes that Mary can do a QE the Queen Mother/George VI rescue are misplaced. I think Mary is a great girl, spirited, with a lot to offer. But she is not demonstrating strategic thinking here - and she will need it.
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08-20-2008, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Regina
Well I think all this story came up because both Countries, Denmark and Australia, simply LOVE Mary. And when this kind of situations happen it's normal if some of the parts get "jealous"
I don't see it as a bad thing. It only means that the Danes want Mary 100% for themselves
I don't expect to see Mary pretending that she doesnt like Australia anymore just because she is a Danish Princess...
Anyway, Princess Mary seemed very happy supporting the Danish athletes! She looked very proper and natural all the time. Gold medal for her! |
I'm with you on this one Regina.
So many people seem to be blowing this "supposed" incident so far out of proportion that when you look at what really happened, you have to smile. Making much out of nothing.
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It's a huge deal! It goes to the heart of Mary's duties. She was paid a lot of wages to support the Danes - this was 'official duties, remember, NOT a private holiday. Boozing with the Australians was not part of the deal.
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Allegations such as these show a complete lack of balance and logic. It was confirmed that Mary was celebrating a birthday with the Australians. Whilst I am sure the was some alcohol involved, the time, place and participants involved make it a huge leap "boozing" with all the sleazy binge drinking connotations that term has in Australasia!
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She is on a dangerous trajectory I think - making PR errors, and not seeming to have the nous to understand that it affects Fred's position. If she can't recognise the implications of her actions, sorry, Villemann, but your hopes that Mary can do a QE the Queen Mother/George VI rescue are misplaced. . . . .
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Unfortunately "Villemann's" noxious publication is already skewing the way people view the DRF. So much so that they check their common-sense at the door.
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08-20-2008, 06:03 AM
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Even the Australian broadsheet, mainland press has some raised eyebrows.
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If they have, I haven't seen anything and I watch the news twice a day, as well as read what's online...
The only mention was the incident with the channel 7 team. Though that did not raise "eye brows" over Mary and Frederik's presence.
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Interesting how the only drink I saw the Crown Princess hold was a glass of water. Your definition of "boozing up" is exceptionally lax.
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and not seeming to have the nous to understand that it affects Fred's position
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And on the subject of ' keeping it real'...
last time I checked Frederik was an adult who's more than capable of making his own decisions, and thus, the consequences of his actions, which it might also be worth noting, would reflect his own participation I'd have thought.
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But she is not demonstrating strategic thinking here
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What is this? A game of chess...lol.
Let see. Danish events attended by Mary in an official capacity as HRH The Crown Princess during her week in Beijing...
Presidents Welcome Luncheon
Danish Ambassadors Reception
The Danish Royal Ballet
China in Denmark 1600-2000 Exhibition
Athletes Village
Press conference
Danish competition attended by Mary as a spectator...
Badminton
Swimming
Handball
Australian engagements attended by Mary as a guest...
Olympic Team Reception
20th Birthday
As a spectator...
Swimming
Yep! How dare she... 
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I think HRH would have experienced more of a "booze up" with the President of China, than she did with the Australian athletes...lol.
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08-20-2008, 06:28 AM
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I think HRH would have experienced more of a "booze up" with the President of China, than she did with the Australian athletes...lol.
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Short, sweet, succinct. Madame, I like your style. 
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08-20-2008, 07:10 AM
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I'm with you on this one Regina.
Unfortunately "Villemann's" noxious publication is already skewing the way people view the DRF. So much so that they check their common-sense at the door.
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I have to disagree - Trine's book was not all about Mary - the passages about the change in succession were really interesting for a public who knew nothing about it. And the explanation for Fred's sensitivity (and remember, Mary has referred to Fred's difficult childhood herself) is entirely in order. She was much tougher on Alex than Mary. It isn't a cruel account - and Trine's intentions are, as a monarchist herself - quite honorable. Longterm, the Danish monarchy would be far better off critiqued than sycophanted.
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08-22-2008, 04:48 PM
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APA has quite cute pix of Mary coming home from China and meeting Christian at Kancellihuset
Search for "prince Christian" (editorial)
http://www.picturedesk.com/
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08-22-2008, 05:17 PM
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Lena I'm sorry I cant find the pics, can someone help me, please?
I get pics from the circus, the beach then Margrethe's bday balcony appearance, and earlier still...
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08-22-2008, 05:21 PM
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Lena I'm sorry I cant find the pics, can someone help me, please?
I get pics from the circus, the beach then Margrethe's bday balcony appearance, and earlier still...
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Choose the green "editoral" button firstly, type then prince Christian in and press "enter"
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http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?i...pdi3876vw4.jpg
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08-22-2008, 05:48 PM
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I Lena, i'm sorry too.. can we enlarge pics?
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08-22-2008, 05:50 PM
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Such a wonderful picture, nothing like having your child welcome you home after a trip!
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08-23-2008, 04:39 AM
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Those pics are fantastic!!! It's so nice to see the happiness on their faces!!! Great moments!!
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08-23-2008, 06:37 AM
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Oh my gosh. I'm melting. Bless his little heart!
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08-23-2008, 06:32 PM
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Wow those are some wonderful pics! Thanks Lena, I really hadnt seen them!
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08-23-2008, 08:27 PM
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Me too! I am melting to see a little boy who so happy to see mom home from a long trip.
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08-24-2008, 09:09 AM
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Thanks Lena!!! It's really great to see Christian reaction to his mommy arrive....
Mary seems very happy too, I think she misses her child very much when she has to travel!!!
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