State Visit from Belgium to Denmark: March 28-30, 2017

[Lumutqueen]

I always get confused about what goes where for royal visits.

Royaltyspeaking ‏@Royal_talk
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will pay a State Visit to Denmark during the first half of 2017

Nothing on the official websites yet.

 

[Marika86]

Belgian State Visit to Denmark: March 28-30, 2017

Wim Dehandschutter ‏@WDehandschutter Accepting an invitation from Queen Margrethe II, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will pay a State Visit to DENMARK (March 28-30)

From kongehuset.dk

His Majesty King Philippe and Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium come for a state visit to Denmark from 28-30 March 2017.
HM King Philippe assumed the throne on 21 July 2013, and the visit is thus The King and The Queen’s first state visit to Denmark. The King and The Queen will be accompanied by seven ministers as well as a business delegation including 37 Belgian companies.

The upcoming state visit has the objective of strengthening the already strong bonds between Denmark and Belgium. The close ties between the two royal families, which descend from the House of Glücksborg, can be dated back to 1863. Thus, the Belgian royal couple participated in the celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s 75th birthday in 2015, and HM Queen Mathilde is also the godmother of HRH Princess Isabella.

The programme during the state visit has the objective of further strengthening the connection and the common interests between the two countries and will focus, among other things, on business and culture. The official delegation and the 37 companies will focus on the themes of sustainable development, renewable energy, health, transport logistics and smart city solutions. During the stay, HM King Philippe will visit Copenhagen City Hall, the Confederation of Danish Industry, and, together with HM Queen Mathilde, the Cinematheque in Copenhagen.

Belgium, which was formed as an independent nation in 1831, is a federal state which, in addition to the federal level, includes three regions (Flemish, Walloon and Brussels-Capital) and three language communities (Dutch, French and German). Belgium is an important partner for Denmark. In 2015, Belgium made up the 14th-largest export market for Denmark, and it presents considerable potential for Danish companies in the areas of climate and energy, health and logistics as well as IT and digitalization.

 

[polyesco]

Looking forward to it.
Short article on the visit
Belgisk statsbesøg på trapperne | BILLED-BLADET

 

[eya]

State visit to DENMARK from 28 to 30 March - 180 years of diplomatic relations, strong ties between the Danish and Belgian Royal Families: memories of State visits of H.M. Queen Margrethe II to Belgium in 1976 and 2002.

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Thank for sharing these Pictures of the Past, Eya

You are welcome Maria-Olivia


BELGIAN state visit to DENMARK from 28 to 30 March - memories of reciprocal visits: TRH Princess Margrethe and Prince Henrik to Belgium (1969), state visit to Belgium of TM King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid (1968), state visit to Denmark of TM King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola (1966).

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[maria-olivia]

I hope the Children of the late Count Fleming and Countess Ruth will attend with their Grand Mothers jewels (Princess Axel)

Thank for sharing these Pictures of the Past, Eya

 

[carlota]

Very exciting - a royal to royal state visit! Looking forward to it.

 

[cdm]

Is Oscar II of Sweden their closest common ancestor?

Looking forward to this visit. It will be a nice occasion for godmother Mathilde to see Isabella again.

 

[Ish]

Is Oscar II of Sweden their closest common ancestor?

That's... tricky.

Oscar II of Sweden is both Philippe and Margrethe's great-great-grandfather, but Frederick VIII of Denmark is Philippe's great-great grandfather and Margrethe's great-great grandfather. I would think that would make him a closer common ancestor.

 

[MidwestMom]

Thank you for these additional pictures. They were the glamorous royals of their day, weren't they? Especially nice to see Baudoin and Fabiola, but I wonder what the story is behind picture #2. The Belgian couple look happy, Frederik and Ingrid, not so much. Probably just a momentary thing - maybe they were tired.

 

[Mbruno]

You are welcome Maria-Olivia


BELGIAN state visit to DENMARK from 28 to 30 March - memories of reciprocal visits: TRH Princess Margrethe and Prince Henrik to Belgium (1969), state visit to Belgium of TM King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid (1968), state visit to Denmark of TM King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola (1966).

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I hope Queen Mathilde wears Fabiola's tiara and aquamarine jewels in picture # 2. They would be perfect for the state visit to Denmark.

 

[maria-olivia]

Queen Mathilde will wear a Sash.
The 9 Province Tiara will not be worn with the Wolfers Necklace , as the Queen has to wear it as Tiara.

 

[Mbruno]

Queen Mathilde will wear a Sash.
The 9 Province Tiara will not be worn with the Wolfers Necklace , as the Queen has to wear it as Tiara.

Hi Maria Olivia,


I was suggesting that Queen Mathilde should wear the leaf elements of the Spanish wedding gift tiara with the aquamarine earrings and necklace as Queen Fabiola in the picture # 2 above. It would match the light blue sash of the Order of the Elephant nicely.

CP Mary on the other hand should wear her ruby parure as Queen Ingrid did in the same aforementioned picture, with either the red sash of the Order of the Crown or the purple sash of the Order of Leopold. Wives of crown princes normally get a lower order, but considering that King Willem-Alexander recently gave the Order of the Netherlands Lion to Frederik and Mary, it is not totally out of question that they may also get the Order of Leopold from King Philippe.

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[Stefan]

Hi Maria Olivia,



Wives of crown princes normally get a lower order, but considering that King Willem-Alexander recently gave the Order of the Netherlands Lion to Frederik and Mary, it is not totally out of question that they may also get the Order of Leopold from King Philippe.

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Crown Princess Masako got the Order of the Crown last year so i guess it will be the same for Crown Princess Mary. Don't know which one Crown Prince Naruhito has.

 

[maria-olivia]

To Stefan,
We do not know if Queen Mathilde owns the Spanish jewels and the aquamarines.
We do not know if Queen Fabiola had Queen Astrid Emerald tiara/necklace received when Prince Baudouin was born in 1930 ( last wearer Princess Lilian)

 

[Mbruno]

Crown Princess Masako got the Order of the Crown last year so i guess it will be the same for Crown Princess Mary. Don't know which one Crown Prince Naruhito has.

According to Wikipedia, CP Naruhito has the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruhito,_Crown_Prince_of_Japan#Foreign_honours

That's... tricky.

Oscar II of Sweden is both Philippe and Margrethe's great-great-grandfather, but Frederick VIII of Denmark is Philippe's great-great grandfather and Margrethe's great-great grandfather. I would think that would make him a closer common ancestor.

Frederik VIII is Queen Margrethe's and King Albert's great-grandfather, which makes them second cousins, I guess. King Philippe is then Queen Margrethe's second cousin once removed if I am not mistaken. CP Frederik and King Philippe on the other hand are third cousins.

 

[maria-olivia]

Normally Crown Prince Frederick will the the Order of Leopold (purple) and Mary, Joachim and Marie the Order of the Crown (Red). I don't know which Order has Princess Benedicte ?

 

[GömdNatt]

Normally Crown Prince Frederick will the the Order of Leopold (purple) and Mary, Joachim and Marie the Order of the Crown (Red). I don't know which Order has Princess Benedicte ?

According to Kongehuset, Benedikte also has the Order of the Crown. Belgium seems very much like Sweden, the heirs and monarchs/consorts get the highest order, while everyone else gets the lower order.

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Margrethe invited Belgian journalists to a press conference about the upcoming state visit. The press conference took place at Amalienborg this afternoon, March 8:


** kongehuset.dk gallery: Pressemøde for belgiske journalister **

 

[Mbruno]

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Queen Margrethe invited Belgian journalists to a press conference about the upcoming state visit. The press conference took place at Amalienborg this afternoon, March 8:


** kongehuset.dk gallery: Pressemøde for belgiske journalister **

Any additional details on what the Queen said in the interview ?

 

[maria-olivia]

The Belgian Consort is a Queen , the Danish Consort is a Prince?. Will He attend ??

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

Any additional details on what the Queen said in the interview ?

I have not checked yet, but I suppose she was asked what she always is asked about by Danish/foreign media:

Are you going to abdicate? QMII: No.

Why not? QMII: I feel that this is a duty for life.

Next interview: Same questions/answers.

The Belgian Consort is a Queen , the Danish Consort is a Prince?. Will He attend ??

He attended the events (including the state banquets) for the state visits from Mexico and Iceland, so I assume that he's going to attend.

 

[polyesco]

video of the interview the Queen gave to Belgium press
Margrethe ... les confidences d'une reine

 

[Marengo]

The queen was talking about the family ties with the Belgian RF and how her mother told her about Queen Astrid.
The interviewer told HM about how King Filip and Queen Mathilde are forming a team, asking the Danish monarch how she does that with her husband. The queen said that her hsband was now slowing down but that he will be attending the Belgian State Visit.

The interviewer also asked to look to the future and what her opinions about abdications like in Belgium, the Vatican, The Netherlands and Spain was. She replied that each coutnry has their own traditions in this matter. In this country you stay as long as you live. That is how her father did it and what she intends to do.

The interviewer even asked about her smoking habits. She said it is known that she smokes, everybody knows about it and she does not pretend othherwise: 'at least I am not a hypocrite'.

The queen just oozes charm btw and so relaxed and open in fron tof the camera.

 

[Mbruno]

The queen was talking about the family ties with the Belgian RF and how her mother told her about Queen Astrid.
The interviewer told HM about how King Filip and Queen Mathilde are forming a team, asking the Danish monarch how she does that with her husband. The queen said that her hsband was now slowing down but that he will be attending the Belgian State Visit.

The interviewer also asked to look to the future and what her opinions about abdications like in Belgium, the Vatican, The Netherlands and Spain was. She replied that each coutnry has their own traditions in this matter. In this country you stay as long as you live. That is how her father did it and what she intends to do.

The interviewer even asked about her smoking habits. She said it is known that she smokes, everybody knows about it and she does not pretend othherwise: 'at least I am not a hypocrite'.

The queen just oozes charm btw and so relaxed and open in fron tof the camera.

I wonder why the Queen chose to answer the questions in English when she is fluent in French.

That also makes me wonder what language she will use on her speech at the state banquet. In the recent Dutch state visit, she spoke in English, but I was hoping she would speak in French this time.

 

[Muhler]

I wonder why the Queen chose to answer the questions in English when she is fluent in French.

That also makes me wonder what language she will use on her speech at the state banquet. In the recent Dutch state visit, she spoke in English, but I was hoping she would speak in French this time.

Perhaps because of the delicate relationship between the Flemish and Wallonians in Belgium?
So English is a nice compromise which all in Belgium can accept.

 

[Mbruno]

Perhaps because of the delicate relationship between the Flemish and Wallonians in Belgium?
So English is a nice compromise which all in Belgium can accept.

Yes, that makes sense.

 

[Hannelore]

Perhaps because of the delicate relationship between the Flemish and Wallonians in Belgium?
So English is a nice compromise which all in Belgium can accept.

The reason is more simple actually. There were 2 journalists: A french speaking one for TV and a Dutch speaking one for some newspapers. English was the language all three of them were at ease in because the newspaper man's French isn't great. (The queen just gave one interview, to both of them at the same time).

 

[Nordic]

He attended the events (including the state banquets) for the state visits from Mexico and Iceland, so I assume that he's going to attend.

According to the court and the press programme, Prince Henrik does not take part in the State Visit. Princess Elisabeth is scheduled to attend the State Banquet.

 

[maria-olivia]

Prince Henrik does not take part in the State Visit ! Sad .

 

[Mbruno]

According to the court and the press programme, Prince Henrik does not take part in the State Visit. Princess Elisabeth is scheduled to attend the State Banquet.

Didn't Queen Margrethe say in the interview to the Belgian TV that Prince Henrik would take part in the State Visit ? Do you think he and the Queen may have had an argument about that afterwards ?