Annual Holiday to Verbier, Switzerland: 2002-2015, 2017, 2018, 2022

[tundra]

(*) Help English speakers. What's the proper name for the thingies the twins rode? Bobsleigh? Sleigh? Sledge?

We call them toboggans or sleds in Canada

 

[Muhler]

Thanks, tundra.

You should know in Canada.
Sled it is then (easier to remember how to spell).

Perhaps you or someone else can help a little more, please?
Just to make sure.

In DK this is a (traditional) kælk, and in English?
http://www.je-bolegetoj.dk/images/products/medium/a87a0ae1-017c-4c67-a966-da5ecd05ae4b.jpg

This is a kane, and in English?
http://www.guldager-noergaard.dk/photogallery/kane4.jpg

This is a bobslæde or just slæde, and in English slede or tobaggan, right?
http://fdynmedia.thg.dk/img/30303_0_m_800_1200.jpg

And to top things, this is a hundeslæde, and in English a dogsled?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ahCGCTvqZgg/UPAtYYI6_vI/AAAAAAAAAQg/jndbo84TXZs/s1600/IMG_4111.JPG

Sorry if this seems slightly off topic, but it really helps to know when translating.

I cannot help posting this pic of Bella going down the slope on her sled: https://app.box.com/s/gcxiigwpqxbe7eirc8ma
It's pretty high on the cute-scale.

 

[carrief]

Muhler you are so generous in sharing your information. I'll do my best.

The kaelk would be called either a sled or a toboggan
The Kane is a sleigh
you are correct on the third one - it would be called either a sled or a toboggan
Yes the 4th one would be called a dogsled.

Thanks, tundra.

You should know in Canada.
Slede it is then (easier to remember how to spell).

Perhaps you or someone else can help a little more, please?
Just to make sure.

In DK this is a (traditional) kælk, and in English?
http://www.je-bolegetoj.dk/images/products/medium/a87a0ae1-017c-4c67-a966-da5ecd05ae4b.jpg

This is a kane, and in English?
http://www.guldager-noergaard.dk/photogallery/kane4.jpg

This is a bobslæde or just slæde, and in English slede or tobaggan, right?
http://fdynmedia.thg.dk/img/30303_0_m_800_1200.jpg

And to top things, this is a hundeslæde, and in English a dogslede?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ahCGCTvqZgg/UPAtYYI6_vI/AAAAAAAAAQg/jndbo84TXZs/s1600/IMG_4111.JPG

Sorry if this seems slightly off topic, but it really helps to know when translating.

 

[polyesco]

Thanks, tundra.

You should know in Canada.
Slede it is then (easier to remember how to spell).

Perhaps you or someone else can help a little more, please?
Just to make sure.

In DK this is a (traditional) kælk, and in English?
http://www.je-bolegetoj.dk/images/products/medium/a87a0ae1-017c-4c67-a966-da5ecd05ae4b.jpg

This is a kane, and in English?
http://www.guldager-noergaard.dk/photogallery/kane4.jpg

This is a bobslæde or just slæde, and in English slede or tobaggan, right?
http://fdynmedia.thg.dk/img/30303_0_m_800_1200.jpg

And to top things, this is a hundeslæde, and in English a dogslede?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ahCGCTvqZgg/UPAtYYI6_vI/AAAAAAAAAQg/jndbo84TXZs/s1600/IMG_4111.JPG

Sorry if this seems slightly off topic, but it really helps to know when translating.

Not sure if I can help seeing that Im from Southern California, where snow is something we dont see unless you take an hour or so drive to the mountains....
all of the above would be called sleds by me

 

[Muhler]

Thanks Carrief & Polyesco
I truly appreciate it.

I have to post this pic of an absolutely fearless Vincent with his dad: https://app.box.com/s/xd7jft1520lwr5844f8h
The expression on Vincent's face is gold!

 

[Roskilde]

He's the son of a fearless frogman... It can't get wild enough
http://www.ppe-agency.com/500px/Feb2014/PPE14021408.jpg
http://www.ppe-agency.com/500px/Feb2014/PPE14021406.jpg
Le prince Frederik et la princesse Mary de Danemark, en compagnie de leurs enfants Christian (8 ans)...

I cannot help posting this pic of Bella going down the slope on her sled: https://app.box.com/s/gcxiigwpqxbe7eirc8ma
It's pretty high on the cute-scale.

I will also like to point out these three beautiful pictures of Bella in the snow. Her delicate little face with her father's ice-blue eyes. They reveal a more reflective side of Bella. (This girl actually can stand still )
http://www.ppe-agency.com/500px/Feb2014/PPE14021441.jpg
http://www.ppe-agency.com/500px/Feb2014/PPE14021463.jpg
http://www.ppe-agency.com/500px/Feb2014/PPE14021449.jpg

 

[polyesco]

I think all 4 kids are active and fearless just like their parents, although Josephine seems more cautious

Isabella in these pictures is just a mini-Frederik.
While Josephine is a mini-Mary

 

[Roskilde]

Funny nice pics of Mary playing in the snow with Vincent and Josephine

That was in another life, Frederik.

 

[Roskilde]

I saw somewhere on Facebook that the Crown Prince family's annual winter photo session this year will take place on Sunday 8th February at 10am.

Don't know whether it's correct, though.

 

[Archduchess Zelia]

Correct, indeed. Information regarding the photo opportunity has been released on kongehuset.dk.

 

[Roskilde]

Oh thanks Archduchess Zelia

Always looks forward to this... With these four sparkly children there are always lots of fun to their winter photo session.

 

[marfre]

I look forward also, this is probably my favourite of all the royal get togethers.

 

[polyesco]

Cant wait!
a handsome Frederik in the snow, with the four cute kids...and mary too! : D
Are the kids on school holiday?

 

[Roskilde]

Photo opportunity with the Crown Prince Couple and children in Verbier in connection with the family’s skiing holiday.

On Sunday 8th February 2015 at 10:00 AM at the end of the children's slope.

It's today.
It looks like the family will have beautiful weather all week:
bergfex: Wetter Verbier / 4 Vallées - Wettervorhersage Verbier / 4 Vallées - Wetterbericht

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Right now from Billedbladet's Facebook:

"Dear everyone! Now it's now!
The Crown Prince Couple and their four children have today invited us for the annual winter-photography in the snow, and we LOOK SO FORWARD to greet them and be with them down here in Verbier. We are so ready to share it all with you and we promise you lots of good pictures here and in the magazine next week!
Have fun and good Sunday. Best wishes from all of us at Billedbladet."

Picture:
https://www.facebook.com/billedblad...40406532927/10152835217462928/?type=1&theater

One more picture:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9UCdkUIQAEP1yb.jpg:large

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First picture and information from BB:
Kronprinsparret holder vinterferie | Billed Bladet

BB telling us:
The mood was as high as the sun in the blue sky.
Mary told Vincent and Josephine are now also on skis.
30 journalists and photographers were present.
Both laughing and sledging were to a gold medal.

Picture of F&M sledging with Vincent and Josephine

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9UJpiwCUAAHYeb.jpg:large

And here four nice pictures from Se&Hør:

Notice Josephine's smile to brother Vincent in picture three

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http://www.seoghoer.dk/~/media/0C60C5A9992E416CA2B27B0B85E77EAC.ashx
http://lighttpd.aller.dk/files/pics/seoghoer.dk/190/11684/129748_Verbier MF-net dm003.JPG

Gallery:
Se de skønne billeder: Kongelig kælketur - SE og HØR

 

[kronprinsessa-marl]

First photo:

https://41.media.tumblr.com/61faa0433635f8d5c2a758e407d76a2b/tumblr_njg60mljDp1r2sn0vo1_540.jpg

Another one:

https://36.media.tumblr.com/45dd4469e4adc92ca420035bf7c44382/tumblr_njg6cgbEr61r2sn0vo1_540.jpg

First gallery (now one photo)

Royals By Robin

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9UJpiwCUAAHYeb.jpg

 

[royal rob]

What wonderful photos they look so happy. It's great the way they do photo call and the children are so confident and natural
Mary and Fred are doing a great job raising their beautiful family


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[Lady Nimue]

Very nice pictures. I am loving the blue jacket Mary has on.

 

[Roskilde]

Lovely picture of Bella and Josephine in full action
https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net...=b619921c4d06f6ae853b667edd092818&oe=555CE6DB

More pictures
http://lighttpd.aller.dk/files/pics/seoghoer.dk/190/11684/129748_Verbier MF-net dm003.JPG
https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net...=2d6824b5b3835839b0ceb864f2dc57de&oe=554E26FA
http://lighttpd.aller.dk/files/pics/seoghoer.dk/190/11684/129753_Verbier MF-net dm006.jpg

Gallery (6 pictures so far):
http://www.seoghoer.dk/Nyheder/Royalt/skitur-til-verbier.aspx?img=4&tmb=0#galleryviewtop

Here's a large gallery (45 pictures ) with so many nice and funny picture - it's never boring with those four kids:
http://www.dutchphotopress.com/scripts/render.php?image=76339632302854d7465586a72803952930


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And Isabella as we know her
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https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net...=1bf07ea9d14c03e378f155228d467b13&oe=555F73E1

Christian in action:
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd...._=1432924012_6b00c83e6e929654b1d642dfeeb5ef43

Lot's of fun at the slopes:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd...._=1432739466_6fe54833136e0473565d433a7f690a59
https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net...=a3089eb909e64eadd066cd53b14fac73&oe=55669D99
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd...._=1435932443_15dbfd0bbffabdee563d0cd40dc88308
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd...._=1431875505_1fa4e297cbee725d106a78967e4c5ec9

Vincent in full speed
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net...=3fa036af066cc5deb53ae69fcb9db815&oe=5551AB31
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd...._=1432518971_1c197c7225c677d0bc73e7c5ec356d9f

Aaand everybody stand still... It's time to the family picture:
https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net...=ed22abe629d58397051927e85930dc5d&oe=5565A9D3
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd...._=1431740014_646cba0224ee50c4c573117affc23e6e
https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net...=248bf19b11a3d1e5952cfe880b21a111&oe=556986B8
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd...._=1431287343_f452fd7459f75cd492a4bb59e940f3df


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So many wonderful family pictures and high spirits. One of their best winter photo session ever IMO

Getty Images Gallery (29 pictures)
Pictures & News Photos | Getty Images

Getty Images Gallery (71 pictures)
http://www.gettyimages.dk/search/events/535741137

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Brothers
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net...=f1ee468a31a000f09d01af96ec12d18d&oe=555CCF68
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Sisters
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http://cache2.asset-cache.net/gc/46...I8W2WlJC7LGuEyMsWjKL0QzXKspBpIIz+nfdihu1NpA==

A nice shot of Bella
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd...._=1431519010_344ea3926366a62f5bef5c686dc82e11

And Mary
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd...._=1430866396_dd6d6ffc22208a1b88a39f90c2734e13

 

[royal rob]

The girls seem very outgoing and the boys a little more serious


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Christians green pants !! Very nice


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[dazzling]

PPE agency gallery
PPE Agency

They look like they are having fun. It's nice that it's not a snowy day for the pictures. I love Mary's blue jacket, its such a lovely color.

 

[Lenora]

What a wonderful happy and really healthy family!

All are nice, but Bella is my favourite. If I ever have a daughter, I wish she has Bella's vivid personality, cleverness and joy

Thank you for sharing pics.

 

[dbarn67]

some more photos from Zimbio

Princess Mary Photos - The Danish Royal Family Hold Annual Skiing Photocall In Verbier - Zimbio

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[Muhler]

Gallery from Royalista: GALLERY: the Danish royals on holiday in the Swiss Alps | Royalista

And an article from Daily Mail: Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark take family to Verbier* | Daily Mail Online

 

[Roskilde]

Ready to cuteness, fun, action and charming children?

Here is BB's 5 minutes long video from today. Many cute moments, I especially enjoyed the scene at 04.17 with two cheering sisters down the slope on toboggan.

Enjoy

VIDEO: Kronprinsparret og børnene i sneen | Billed Bladet

 

[Muhler]

Thanks, Roskilde. That was a cuteness overload.

In the beginning we hear Vincent announce that "I'm smiling". You may recall from the Greenland trip that such a group photo is a "time for us to smile"-event.
Bella has apparently appointed herself the spokesman or spokesgirl of the family, because she was answering the questions at the same time as her parents.
Isabella was a bit sad in the beginning, because there were problems with her mittens and presumably she didn't want to be left behind.
Dragging a kidbrother can be hard work and Christian who was pulled by his dad uphill had a "goodbye" for her and Vincent as they were overtaken.

Later on Vincent seemed to have problems with his socks, but mother Mary couldn't see what it was.

The children all called Mary "mor" = mother and which is practically the only word for mother in Danish. So no mom, or mama for her. Frederik was called far = dad which again is practically the only word for father in Danish.
We also heard that Mary called Isabella "skat" = treasure and that again is by far the most common word of endearment for children and spouses in Danish.

 

[Roskilde]

The video is indeed delightful
I like how F&M involving their children. It seems so natural and confident for them. Just see how Isabella answers the media's questions just as much as her parents.

A mixed gallery with many nice pictures from today:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.345868405600582.1073741985.235227816664642&type=1

BT gallery: http://www.bt.dk/royale/se-de-skoenne-billeder-kronprins-frederik-har-fundet-kaelken-frem

Hello Magazine article and gallery:
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2015020823308/princess-mary-prince-frederik-skiing-holiday/

Another thing to notice in the video are the four siblings together. The little ones are obviously fond of their older siblings and vice versa. Josephine with her arm in Isabella's and all siblings cuddling Vincent's hair when he is praised for skiing this year.

Isabella also "reveals" a nickname for Vincent. She cuddles his hair while saying "you are being really good to skiing, aren't you Vincer ..."

More lovely pics:
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net...=34fc11249b6a44e1e4c69440ec0f926b&oe=554A3DBC
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https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net...=916ba5167be6144d177d46bc4eb47f25&oe=5555088A

From TV2.dk and DR.dk:
Billedgalleri: Se kronprinsfamilien kælke i sneen | Nyhederne.tv2.dk

 

[MidwestMom]

My goodness, those children are growing by leaps and bounds! This is probably the last year that the twins will be able to be on a sledge with one of their parents. Not a lot of room left on there.

 

[DukeJonathan81]

Annual Holiday to Verbier, Switzerland: 2002-2015

Ah, how I love the Danish Royal Family! So down to earth, and very little scandal compared to other monarchies. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik will make a brilliant King, as will Christian! I also must say, how I loved to see when the reporter said hello to Crown Princess Mary, she simply gave a causal "Morning!" to the reporter, like she was just a normal, everyday, citizen. A brilliant royal family, Denmark is very lucky


His Grace, The Duke

 

[royal rob]

Ah, how I love the Danish Royal Family! So down to earth, and very little scandal compared to other monarchies. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik will make a brilliant King, as will Christian! I also must say, how I loved to see when the reporter said hello to Crown Princess Mary, she simply gave a causal "Morning!" to the reporter, like she was just a normal, everyday, citizen. A brilliant royal family, Denmark is very lucky


His Grace, The Duke

Yes I agree 100% yes Denmark is very lucky other RF could learn a few things.


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[Emmily]

Beautiful family! Thanks for all the pics.