Danish New Year Courts: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

[Little_star]

"You people don't seem to have any sence about what this occasion is. This event has nothing to do with being "wow" or being smart or fashionable. It is a formal reception for diplomats and ambasadors from different countries and cultures around the world to greet the Queen. The different diplomats show up in thier national dresses if they have any and the Royal family tries to show a little formality and regalness instead. Imagine showing too much skin or being too sexy when greeting an ambassadors from the middel east:) This is not a show for you."

And she could have done that without wearing the dresses she wore. The first was a lovely colour, the second just reminded me of the "Von Trapp" curtains from the Sound of Music. Moreover the dress she appears to be wearing underneath the coat seems quite lovely, It's a beautiful colour and the beadwork is very pretty. Of course you cannot see the entire dress so it is hard to judge, but it seems to be very nice. Other royals have demonstrated in the past how to look elegant yet formal, it's not that difficult.

[Jasl]

Originally Posted by kwanfan

I thought Alexandra's dress for the January 1st Court was gorgeous, although I'm surprised she'd recycle her 2004 dress for the same occasion.

Its actually the 3rd time Alex has worn the red dress to the New Year gala. I believe the first time was in 2000, then in 2004 and now 2005.

[fromEU]

Originally Posted by Little_star

...Other royals have demonstrated in the past how to look elegant yet formal, it's not that difficult.

Yes, they have and at other times they have not:)

[Maxie]

Originally Posted by fandesacs2003

It is not a leopard is much much better.
I've took this image from http://crownprincessmary.ipbhost.com...pic=3748&st=30, I'may not been allowed to do it, sorry???

Look at the pattern, isn't marvelous???? But the dress cut does not fit perfectly to her, it shows her fatter than she is, maybe the dress was cut before her pregnacy???? It seems tight near the belt

http://tinypic.com/jr38k9.jpg

Wow! Thanks for the picture fandesacs2003! I actually see now that it isn't a leopard print too! What a big relieve!

[agisele]

I didn't like what Mary wore at all, on both occasions. From a distance the blue dress actually looks marvellous, but I think she might have paired it up with too much jewellery.
The second dress, I found fault in the amount of jewellery too. It's a beautiful fabric with a beautiful patter, but when I was looking through pictures, I could not help but be distracted by pearls she was wearing. I know we've seen them in the past before, but if they had been one solid color, it would have made it less distracting and less crowded, and thus would have allowed us to focus more on the intricate details of the dress.

[GrandDuchess]

New Year's Cour at Christiansborg Palace today, here are the first pictures...

The first two are from Polfoto, the third if from B.T., the fourth is from Local Eyes via TV2 and the fifth is from Scanpix via TV2.

[GrandDuchess]

Crown Princess Mary arrives to Amalienborg where she hosted her own New Year's Cour today in Christian IX's Palace.

From Polfoto.

[fanletizia]

Images from newscom

[norwegianne]

Originally Posted by Alexandria

Did Joachim and Beneditke attend? There don't seem to be many (any) pictures of either of them.

Joachim attended. According to Billed-Bladet he was 25 minutes late.

I scanned the picture from Billed-bladet, Joachim at the New Year Leeve:

(credit: Billed-Bladet/Scanpix/Polfoto)

[H.M. Margrethe]

Originally Posted by norwegianne

Joachim attended. According to Billed-Bladet he was 25 minutes late.

Nope Princess Benedikte did not attend the NewYears court.
I don´t think she ever had done that.

[Princejohnny25]

Is Mary wearing the Royal Family Order for the first time. I must say the Danish Family Order is not my favourite. I dont like the colors or the pearl surronding. I much prefer the Swedish with Blue and Diamond encrusted edges. The British too I like King George VI pink one and elizabeths yellow one. I dont like the way they tie the ribbons though.

[BeatrixFan]

I thought it was a Family Order but I couldn't find any info on it or a picture. What exactly is it called? When did she get it?

[Mandy]

Thanks again everyone for the pictures.

I would like to find out what has been the general reaction of the Danish people regarding these events. Could our Danish posters please tell us what were the feelings and reactions of the Danes. What has been written in the papers/magazines or what were the comments in the streets/etc. if any.

Thanks in advance. :)

[BeatrixFan]

Well, I know I'm a bit late but I have to say I thought both outifts below looked absolutely stunning. Suitably regal for a future Queen. IMO, She glowed and they were wonderful outfits.

[Paula**]

Oh my god whata hell is this "flower" dress mary is wering? oh gosh she lost her sense of fashion?

[paca]

Originally Posted by GrandDuchess

Crown Princess Mary arrives to Amalienborg where she hosted her own New Year's Cour today in Christian IX's Palace.

From Polfoto.

Any more pics of this event?

[soCal girl]

When and what is this event? I agree that Mary has definitely worn more flattering dresses.

[purple_platinum]

a selection from facetoface on the 5th December's New Year Reception
(not much different from those already posted, only bigger)
too bad there're no picture from inside christianborg yet.

[Little_star]

The Danish Royal Family really go in for a lot of pompand splendour!

[H.M. Margrethe]

Originally Posted by BeatrixFan

I thought it was a Family Order but I couldn't find any info on it or a picture. What exactly is it called? When did she get it?

I have just sent a mail to the Lord Chamberlain office with a question about the homepage and about the royal family of Denmark and the orders they have receivede.
I hope to get a answer or to se som change on the page hopefully.