Royal Danish Family Christmas 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008

[paulette]

Danish Christmas 2003

Alexandra samler familien om far - 27.12.03

Denne jul var noget helt specielt for prinsesse Alexandra. For første gang, siden hun blev Danmarks prinsesse, fejrede hun jul med sin egen familie – og ikke hos dronningen på Marselisborg.

Julen i år var noget ganske særligt for prinsesse Alexandra. Sammen med prins Joachim og børnene havde hun inviteret sine forældre og sine to søstre med mænd og børn til Schackenborg Slot for at fejre højtiden hjemme.
Det er otte år siden, at prinsesse Alexandra sidst har holdt jul sammen med sine forældre, søstre og deres familie. Siden hun blev gift med prins Joachim i 1995, har hun holdt jul med hans familie på Marselisborg Slot og Gråsten Slot.
Men som i alle familier må begge parter tilgodeses, og i år var turen så kommet til, at prinsessen Alexandras familie kom i første række.
Juledagene har også været til stor glæde for prinsesse Alexandras forældre, Christa og Richard Manley. Det kan ikke undgås, at de med to døtre og fem børnebørn på den anden side af Jorden i det daglige lider nogle afsavn. Så for dem har det været en umådelig dejlig jul, hvor de har haft alle deres børn og børnebørn samlet omkring sig.


Læs meget mere i BILLED-BLADET.

[paulette]

Would someone pls. translate!!! :flower:

[moosey60]

It basically says that for the first time in 8 years (since she became Princess of DEnmark), Alexandra was able to spend Christmas with her parents. She was able to invite her parents and her two sisters with their children to her house. She was able to spend the special Christmas times with her parents, Joachim, Nikolai & Felix, her parents, her sisters and their children at Schackenborg instead of at Amalienborg with the Queen and Henrik, etc.

It was also special for Richard and Crista Manley because they were able to have their children and grandchildren together at Christmas. ('Cause the kiddies live far away)

[anna]

Det er otte år siden, at prinsesse Alexandra sidst har holdt jul sammen med sine forældre, søstre og deres familie. Siden hun blev gift med prins Joachim i 1995, har hun holdt jul med hans familie på Marselisborg Slot og Gråsten Slot.

moosey60 translated that the B-B article said it is eight years since Princess Alexandra had celebrated christmas with her parents, sisters and their families.

However, B-B is wrong - 8 years ago - christmas 1995 - Princess Alexandra celebrated christmas with Queen Margrethe and the royal family.

Christmas 1994 - 9 years ago - Alexandra was in Denmark too - she was introduced to the Queen and the royal family - Prince Joachim has told later on.

Kurt Bache, personal secretary to J + A's court, confirmed that christmas 2003 - sister Martina and family as well as Alexandra's parents joined these royals at Schackenborg palace.

[jun5]

IBL - Denmark, Schackenborg Kirke, 24 December 2003, 20031224 Weihnachts-Gottesdienst, Mögeltönder Kirche, Prinzenfamilie Prinz Joachim und Prinzessin Alexandra mit Kinder Prinz Nikolaj und Felix, Eingang gehen, ganzfigur, Pfarrer, Auto © Gert Blume / Dana Press

IBL - Denmark, Schackenborg Kirke, 24 December 2003, 20031224 Weihnachts-Gottesdienst, Mögeltönder Kirche, Prinzenfamilie Prinz Joachim und Prinzessin Alexandra mit Kinder Prinz Nikolaj und Felix, Gruppenbild, Alexandras Eltern Manley, ganzfigur, Pfarrer © Gert Blume / Dana Press

[Alexandria]

It is nice to see Alexandra's father up and about. And I'm glad that with him being so sick, Alexandra and Joachim and their sons were able to celebrate the holidays with him and her sisters and their children.

[paulette]

Great pictures! I just love to see their happy faces during that special day!!! :flower:

I am so happy because for that event all the members of Princess Alex's family was there. In some event they might be present but not really in perfect attendance so I know Princess Alexandra was very happy that time.

It could have been more better if they celebrated Christmas with Prince Joachim's family. Like the Queen and Prince Henrik was there together with Prince Frederick and Mary Donaldson!

But it's fine with me. Seeing their happy faces. I know they will cherish that day..

[paulette]

would someone please translate what the statement below means:

Polfoto 09-12-2004 Arkiv - Den forestående skilsmisse mellem prins Joachim og prinsesse Alexandra ændrer ikke på juletraditionerne i den kongelige familie. Parret og deres to sønner, prins Nikolai og prins Felix, samles med den øvrige familie til juleaften på Marselisborg Slot i Århus. Regentparret ankommer med den kongelige togvogn til Århus Banegård den 21. december om morgenen og ventes at blive i Århus til den 30. december, hvor dronningen skal tilbage til København for at forberede nytårstalen til dagen efter. Kronprins Frederik og kronprinsesse Mary kommer også til juleaften på Marselisborg. Ifølge hoffets pressechef Lis Frederiksen er det endnu ikke besluttet, hvor længe de unge bliver på det århusianske slot.
(something about where everyone is spending Christmas)

[MarieLouise]

Originally Posted by paulette

would someone please translate what the statement below means:

Polfoto 09-12-2004 Arkiv - Den forestående skilsmisse mellem prins Joachim og prinsesse Alexandra ændrer ikke på juletraditionerne i den kongelige familie. Parret og deres to sønner, prins Nikolai og prins Felix, samles med den øvrige familie til juleaften på Marselisborg Slot i Århus. Regentparret ankommer med den kongelige togvogn til Århus Banegård den 21. december om morgenen og ventes at blive i Århus til den 30. december, hvor dronningen skal tilbage til København for at forberede nytårstalen til dagen efter. Kronprins Frederik og kronprinsesse Mary kommer også til juleaften på Marselisborg. Ifølge hoffets pressechef Lis Frederiksen er det endnu ikke besluttet, hvor længe de unge bliver på det århusianske slot.
(something about where everyone is spending Christmas)

The upcoming divorce between Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra doesn't change the christmas traditions in the roayl family. The couple and their two sons Nikolai and Felix will gather along with the rest of the family for Christmas eve at Marselisborg Castle in Århus. The queen and prince will arrive at Århus on the 21. dec. and stay till the 30. dec. where the queen is expected back in Copenhagen for the queens newyear speech the day after. Crownprince Frederik and crownprincess Mary will also be at Marselisborg christmas eve. It hasn't been decided for how long they will stay.

[carlota]

will mary visit her family during xmas?

[Dennism]

Here you go. It´s a classic. I like that Joachim is wearing a suit. It always makes him look so tall and lean.

[hrhcp]

Originally Posted by Dennism

Here you go.

Thanks Dennism for reposting it. With the assistance of others, I finally found Fred, and twigged to the lady beside Henrik.

[Lyonnaise]

(from GREMB)

The Queen, CP Frederik & Mary plus Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra and Prince Nicolai were attending Mass:

[pdas1201]

The Danish Royal Family attended Christmas Service at Aarhus Cathedral. The family is spending Christmas at Marselisborg Castle near Aarhus.

[billie-jo]

Is their any photos showing fred and mary getting in the car and out off the car.
billie-jo

[pdas1201]

Originally Posted by Josefine

when can this have been

Here is the caption that goes along with the pics (doesn't explain where the pic was taken though)

According to the Danish Danish Palace and Information Chief Lis M Frederiksen, Queen Margrethe has declared that PRINS JOACHIM and ALEXANDRA are celebrating Christmas together with the Royal family at the Marselisborg Castle on Jytland Denmark.
The Queen wants more other Danish divorced families to celebrate Christmas together.

[lori]

Originally Posted by pdas1201

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The Queen wants more other Danish divorced families to celebrate Christmas together.

She's obviously had no divorce experience or she would not say such a thing. Good intention but bad judgement.

[Chatleen]

Lori wrote:

Quote:
Originally Posted by pdas1201
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The Queen wants more other Danish divorced families to celebrate Christmas together.

She's obviously had no divorce experience or she would not say such a thing. Good intention but bad judgement.

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Noone really knows, what the Queens intentions are - this is pure speculations by journalists. The Queen has not made any interviews since returning from Japan, and Lis Frederiksen is only quoted for confirming, that both Alexandra and Joachim will spend christmas at Marselisborg.

I think the christmas arrangement is a joint wish from both Alexandra and Joachim - both to spend the first christmas after the seperation with their children. Of course Alexandra needed an invitation to go to Marselisborg, and I'm sure the Queen also appreciates the couple both being with their children at christmas :) (and this is pure speculations on my account )

[Isabel]

Originally Posted by Chatleen

Lori wrote:

Quote:
Originally Posted by pdas1201
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The Queen wants more other Danish divorced families to celebrate Christmas together.

She's obviously had no divorce experience or she would not say such a thing. Good intention but bad judgement.

I don't think that Her Majesty meant to sound silly. What she was most likely trying to convey is that she wishes that more individuals who were divorced and who have children would learn to put their differences aside as adults and try to do things that would benefit their children. I think that most people who are divorced could really behave better. Sometimes you have to move on and be an adult and learn to go on with your life and be civil, especially when children are involved. I know that some divorces are very better, but too many adults behave like children during the process when they need to be adults for the real children.

[Chatleen]

Originally Posted by Isabel

I don't think that Her Majesty meant to sound silly. What she was most likely trying to convey is that she wishes that more individuals who were divorced and who have children would learn to put their differences aside as adults and try to do things that would benefit their children. I think that most people who are divorced could really behave better. Sometimes you have to move on and be an adult and learn to go on with your life and be civil, especially when children are involved. I know that some divorces are very better, but too many adults behave like children during the process when they need to be adults for the real children.

No, the Queen didn't mean to sound silly, because she never said anything on this matter. This is made up by a journalist.

:)