In regards to 9/11?
She was asked about her thoughts on the 11. September 2011, ten years after 9/11.
She said: "It's obvious when you think about it. It was indeed a (world-)turning event. Where was I that day, what did we do, what was I thinking? But perhaps I would have reflected on this day (ten years after) differently, had I been at home in Denmark, where the experience touched me back then. Here in Russia, I'm in a different, foreign field and it is like it's two different worlds.
It was indeed an inconceivably disaster and one thought: What on earth will this mean for the future? And it has meant a great deal, one can certainly say that".
Summary of article in Billed Bladet #37, 2011.
I mors og fars fodspor - In the fottsteps of mother and father.
Written by Annelise Weimann.
As you know the Regent Couple, and CP Frederik went on a state visit to Russian recently. Partly diplomatic but also heading the largest offensive to Russian by Danish commerce so far.
There was also no hiding the fact that this was a learning experience for Frederik. Frederik said about trailing in the footsteps of his parents: "It's no shame to learn. I think it's fine to walk three steps behind and see what is going on, listen to what is being said".
The guests were taken very well care of, with lots of Russian and Danish security. With the Regent Couple's cortege being given absolute priority and Frederik experienced first hand the difference between priority and being a normal Moscovite trying to get through the traffic. He was only escorted by a olice car or two when he was out on the job alone. - The Regent Couple's car made it to the airport in less than half an hour, mere mortals, in this case including Frederik, took more than two hours to get there.
QMII was suffering from a nasty cold and she freely admitted that she felt like she was swimming through something dense.
It all started in the Kremlin were they were recieved by President Medvedev and Mrs. Svetlana. President Medvedev was in a good mood. He was that as well, during his official visit to DK. Medvedev is very interested in culture and so is QMII and it appears they have a good rapport.
Prime Minister Putin, whom they also met later on, was all charm as well, which I understand is not always the case, he can be a bit stern. But it may have something to do with a pipeline going through Danish territory, thus ensuring additional revenue for Russia.
Now, palaces in Russia are made to impress! Seriously impress! (*) They did! The Danish entourage - and press, were almost falling on their behind. The Regent Couple at least maintained their composure. Not least QMII, wearing her favourite Teletubby outfit.
At the press conference at the end of the visit onboard Dannebrog (**) QMII was asked: Do you think the Crown Prince will learn something from you during the visit?
QMII: "I'm glad Frederik is with us. Perhaps he'll learn something from me. Perhaps he'll also learn, what not to do". Leading to a giggle from Frederik.
Well, it wasn't all palaces. The three of them also went the Pushkin Museum, where a prize of commerce wa presented to a Russian business man.
They attended a dinner with governour of Moscow.
There was also the official dinner in the Kremlin. An intimate affair with only 120 guests, including Dimitri Romanoff, who lives in DK with his wife. They had been invited by QMII.
QMII was on that occasion wearing a blue dress with white laces from Birgitte Thaulow.
And Frederik in particular rushed from on buiness seminar to another. Including one by Lego, who had build a huge Babouschka figure. - You know, the figurines within figurines.
(*) Wasn't it Khatarina the Great in particular, who used a very considerable part of the Russian GNP to ensure visitors were duly impressed and aiming to outdo the Versailles and similar summer cottages?
(**) As far as I know the Russians haven't got a presidential yacht, so at least we can thumb our noses at them in that respect.