State Visit from Mexico to Denmark: April 13-14, 2016

[polyesco]

More on the Order of Aztec Eagle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Aztec_Eagle

it looks like Frederik got a higher order than Mary, Joachim and Marie since his slash has some blue on it
https://images.scribblelive.com/2016/4/13/b59b8659-f259-4787-9647-d030a65f191a.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cf8QCHMUYAEkH0Q.jpg

they looked nice. both ladies lovely in red

 

[Roskilde]

I really like this new tiara of Mary's! It's so pretty.

(I have noticed that Mary does not wear the big ruby parure to events where the visiting guests of honour are not wearing tiaras.)

https://images.scribblelive.com/2016/4/13/b59b8659-f259-4787-9647-d030a65f191a.jpg

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And what a Danish wheather... Sorry Mexican friends...

 

[Tilia C.]

Frederik and Mary just arrived - very relaxed

Did they arrive in Krone 1?

Mary in a recycled long red gown and her new tiara. And also wearing a yellow order? Mexican?

I'm pretty sure that it was Krone 2.

That new tiara must be a new favourite, since she wore it twice in a row. Well it's lovely, imho.

My livestream broke of for a short time. Have the Queen and Prince Henrik already arrived? Or are they already in the building.

 

[Countessmeout]

More on the Order of Aztec Eagle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Aztec_Eagle

it looks like Frederik got a higher order than Mary, Joachim and Marie since his slash has some blue on it
https://images.scribblelive.com/2016/4/13/b59b8659-f259-4787-9647-d030a65f191a.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cf8QCHMUYAEkH0Q.jpg

they looked nice. both ladies lovely in red

There are 3 ranks for royals. The collar for head of state, the special band for the consort and the sash for other members of the royal family.

What I missed the first time I read, among the list of people entitled to the 'special' sash/band is a 'hereditary prince/ss'. So Fred has the same sash as his father.

 

[polyesco]

thank you

I'm pretty sure that it was Krone 2.

That new tiara must be a new favourite, since she wore it twice in a row. Well it's lovely, imho.

My livestream broke of for a short time. Have the Queen and Prince Henrik already arrived? Or are they already in the building.

I read that the the Queen and Henrik along with the presidential couple were already inside

 

[Roskilde]

I'm pretty sure that it was Krone 2.

That new tiara must be a new favourite, since she wore it twice in a row. Well it's lovely, imho.

My livestream broke of for a short time. Have the Queen and Prince Henrik already arrived? Or are they already in the building.

I have seen the video again. You're correct. F&M arrived in Krone 2. Just the 'bigger' car, don't they?

Margrethe and Henrik are waiting inside. We won't see them arriving.

A video in better quality of Frederik and Mary arriving - in the rain

https://media.scribblelive.com/2016/4/13/8680974b-ddfe-4df3-a3e1-2740ef813205.mp4

Is the Mexican First Lady also in a red gown?

 

[Muhler]

The live link reports that there appears to be a delay in the schedule.
They will show from inside the banquet hall shortly.

ADDED: As far as I can tell from the empty chairs it will be at least another five minutes before the DRF and the Mexican First Couple enter the hall.

I see Mary has the PM as table partner. (Personally I'd rather have a toothache). Our Marie is more lucky I think.

Daily Mail: Princess of Mary of Denmark brightens up a gloomy day in colourful ombre coat | Daily Mail Online

 

[carlota]

very fun start of the visit.

the first lady of mexico seems to always look composed and collected in the different events she attends. not too estrident, but captivating in a second plane....

i liked the recycled coat from saudi arabia that mary was wearing. shame we didn't get to see more of joachim and marie during the day, but i guess only one couple is enough to escort the visitors.

funny that the president insisted on mads mikkelsen being present. maybe he is a james bond fan?

who is this lady in black? is she a translator?
http://sn.dk/modules/xphoto/cache/73/789973_950_1200_80_0_4421_3055_2.jpg

 

[TLLK]

Daily Mail: Princess of Mary of Denmark brightens up a gloomy day in colourful ombre coat | Daily Mail Online

Oh Dear Lord, the DM states that Mary is the CP of Sweden in the opening paragraph. Obviously someone else wrote the title today.

 

[Muhler]

Oh Dear Lord, the DM states that Mary is the CP of Sweden in the opening paragraph. Obviously someone else wrote the title today.

Indeed. Everybody knows Sweden is the capital city of Oslo.

I'm more puzzled they consider 12 degrees C as chill! Why, you can almost wear a T-shirt today.

 

[FasterB]

Don't they have umbrellas in Northern Zealand?

Nope, I´m sorry, we don´t do it in umbrellas here in Northern Zealand



EDIT: Now with the right quote

 

[kathia_sophia]

Indeed. Everybody knows Sweden is the capital city of Oslo.

I'm more puzzled they consider 12 degrees C as chill! Why, you can almost wear a T-shirt today.

12ºC degrees is cold to me. I guess people used to a colder weather will find 12ºC degrees quite pleasant. But I live in the south of Portugal, and we have a warm weather, and 12ºC is cold indeed to all of us. Depends on the region you live and what you are used to.

 

[maria-olivia]

FasterB
I did not write this sentence in this very thread.

 

[Muhler]

A BT gallery: Se billederne: Her ankommer toppen af Danmark til gallamiddag

The DRF and guests: http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866519/12973570-mexiprs.jpg
http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866520/12973571-mexiprs.jpg
http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866521/12973572-mexiprs.jpg
Do we know who the Mexican lady sitting between Joachim and Frederik is?
I see Mary is sitting between PH and Fadbamsen (slang for a cold glass of beer from the tap) aka the PM, Lars Løkke.
http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866522/12973573-mexiprs.jpg
Benedikte arriving.
http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866523/12973574-mexiprs.jpg
http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866526/12973578-mexiprs.jpg
Joachim and our Marie. Notice that Joachim is wearing black shoes. But I'm sure he would like to give in to his inner hippe.
http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866527/12973579-mexiprs.jpg
Mads Mikkelsen with wife. He is wearing two decorations. One is Danish. What about the other? They said they came directly from Amalienborg, could it be a Mexican decoration?
http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866528/12973580-mexiprs.jpg
M&F arriving.

12ºC degrees is cold to me. I guess people used to a colder weather will find 12ºC degrees quite pleasant. But I live in the south of Portugal, and we have a warm weather, and 12ºC is cold indeed to all of us. Depends on the region you live and what you are used to.

It sure does.

In the summer it's quite normal with a temperature at night at around 12 degrees C and I have often walked several kilometers home from town in my youth, wearing a T-shirt. - Okay, it helps being slightly intoxicated.

 

[TLLK]

Indeed. Everybody knows Sweden is the capital city of Oslo.

I'm more puzzled they consider 12 degrees C as chill! Why, you can almost wear a T-shirt today.

Quite right Muhler!!!

Um 12C...I'd been wrapped from head to toe in a parka!!!

 

[FasterB]

FasterB
I did not write this sentence in this very thread.

Sorry, I don´t know what happened I have edited the post now

 

[kathia_sophia]

It sure does.

In the summer it's quite normal with a temperature at night at around 12 degrees C and I have often walked several kilometers home from town in my youth, wearing a T-shirt. - Okay, it helps being slightly intoxicated.

Oh my really? I think we never had 12ºC at night in the summer. So I suppose if you had 30ºC during the day on a normal day, you would find it extremelly hot. For me 30ºC is warm but rather normal temperature. I find extremelly hot close to 40ºC, but it's not rare to happen (especially in the center of Portugal) neither impossible to withstand

 

[polyesco]

looks like the first lady got a different slash/order?
http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866519/12973570-mexiprs.jpg

a few more pics from the dinner
https://images.scribblelive.com/2016/4/13/c0d32d85-daf0-4e9e-b810-c48825e5eebf.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cf8cJSoVAAAnmFY.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cf8cJS5UYAAnrZt.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cf8cJToUYAAwhb2.jpg

http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866520/12973571-mexiprs.jpg
http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866521/12973572-mexiprs.jpg
Do we know who the Mexican lady sitting between Joachim and Frederik is?

i think the lady is the Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs Claudia Ruiz Massieu Salinas

Another gallery
BILLEDER Ministre, kongelige og kendte til gallamiddag | Nyheder | DR

Crown prince couple
http://asset.dr.dk/imagescaler/?fil...ter=ratio&quality=75&ratio=3-2&bgColor=000000

a great first day.

 

[Jacknch]

Details of the menu, music and floral arrangements at the State Dinner:

Menu and music at the State Banquet at Fredensborg Palace | The Danish Monarchy - Front Page

 

[Muhler]

Oh my really? I think we never had 12ºC at night in the summer. So I suppose if you had 30ºC during the day on a normal day, you would find it extremelly hot. For me 30ºC is warm but rather normal temperature. I find extremelly hot close to 40ºC, but it's not rare to happen (especially in the center of Portugal) neither impossible to withstand

At 30 degrees I'm immobilized. At 40 I'd shut myself inside a fridge and refuse to come out!

22 degrees and a slight breeze is perfect for me.

looks like the first lady got a different slash/order?
http://a.bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1920x1080-noCrop/image/86/866519/12973570-mexiprs.jpg

It's the Order of Dannebrog. The Grand Commander's Cross I think.

i think the lady is the Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs Claudia Ruiz Massieu Salinas

Thanks.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Oh Dear Lord, the DM states that Mary is the CP of Sweden in the opening paragraph. Obviously someone else wrote the title today.

I've just noticed that,well spotted and its very chilly in Denmark too!

Is H.M.The Queen wearing a Mexican Order?

 

[Countessmeout]

Oh my really? I think we never had 12ºC at night in the summer. So I suppose if you had 30ºC during the day on a normal day, you would find it extremelly hot. For me 30ºC is warm but rather normal temperature. I find extremelly hot close to 40ºC, but it's not rare to happen (especially in the center of Portugal) neither impossible to withstand

In the summer our average is about 35. I wouldn't consider 30 extremely hot. Summer evenings rarely get below 20 here (if the day was in the 30's) unless there is a storm coming in. But when you live in a climate where at least 4 months of the year the temp is -15 and below, plus 12 is quite pleasant. At the end of summer we would be complaining about fall coming and starting to think a jacket if the day temp was 12. But in the spring, after months of bundling up, 12 seems positively warm and time to ditch the layers. I haven't ditched long sleeves just yet but no coat and we are at about 13.

 

[kathia_sophia]

In the summer our average is about 35. I wouldn't consider 30 extremely hot. Summer evenings rarely get below 20 here (if the day was in the 30's) unless there is a storm coming in. But when you live in a climate where at least 4 months of the year the temp is -15 and below, plus 12 is quite pleasant. At the end of summer we would be complaining about fall coming and starting to think a jacket if the day temp was 12. But in the spring, after months of bundling up, 12 seems positively warm and time to ditch the layers. I haven't ditched long sleeves just yet but no coat and we are at about 13.

We are all talking about degrees, but 30ºC with humidity is diferent from 30ºC from a dry summer. I'm not used to cold, I only live fine with a warm weather be it normal o extremelly hot, either is fine for me. I was in Oslo, Norway two weeks ago, and it was 4ºC, It was cold and I became sick (even with lots of clothes).

 

[FasterB]

Did any danes notice the change when mentioning Prince Henrik? He is no longer called "Prince Consort", but again he is called "Prince Henrik".

Also the website has this change from "Prince Consort" to "His Royal Highness Prince Henrik".

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

Queen Margrethe's speech:
VIDEO Her er hele dronningens tale til den mexicanske præsident | Nyheder | DR

 

[kathia_sophia]

Did any danes notice the change when mentioning Prince Henrik? He is no longer called "Prince Consort", but again he is called "Prince Henrik".

Also the website has this change from "Prince Consort" to "His Royal Highness Prince Henrik".

Oh my, I'm not very active lately. But why the change? Can someone explain to me?

 

[polyesco]

and im pretty sure the DRF are also wearing the Aztec medal along with their slashes. learning new details everyday
http://www.medals.org.uk/mexico/images/mexico003.jpg
http://asset.dr.dk/imagescaler/?fil...ter=ratio&quality=75&ratio=3-2&bgColor=000000

this visit has been very well covered in the Mexican media
Peña Nieto llega a Dinamarca en visita de Estado | El Universal
Arriba EPN a Dinamarca en visita de Estado
México busca detonar relación bilateral con Dinamarca: EPN
Peña Nieto se reúne con la reina Margarita II de Dinamarca

I'll watch the news (mexican and spanish channels) this afternoon/night, but im positive they will be featured as well

 

[Lumutqueen]

I've just noticed that,well spotted and its very chilly in Denmark too!

Is H.M.The Queen wearing a Mexican Order?

Not just HM, Benedikte, Henri, Frederik, Mary, Joachim and Marie are all wearing the Order of the Aztec Eagle. Mexico's highest order.

Oh my, I'm not very active lately. But why the change? Can someone explain to me?

This is most likely down to his "retirement" from royal duties.

 

[MARG]

OMG! They "moved their hands" (?!?)... What's stupid about their (actually very elegant!) outfits?!

I think it means putting their gloves on is a "stupid" thing to do while standing "at attention" during the national anthem. Basically, it is very disrespectful and I was very surprised myself.

Is it possible that the anthems had finished and it was just music being played while the Queen and President inspected the Guard of Honour? Both Mary and Marie seem too well experienced at such events to commit such an obvious faux pas.

 

[Countessmeout]

I was thinking the same, that the actual anthems must have ended. Its pretty common sense/manners not to be doing such during an anthem. And both women have been in the spotlight long enough. If it was just one of them putting on her gloves, I may have thought it was a slip up. But with them both doing it, I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that the anthems were over.