Christening of Prince Christian - January 21, 2006

[UserDane]

Originally Posted by Princejohnny25

Well the Danish Royals are pretty grand so they might have a big christining. How have they been in the past? Also, how much does the place where there having the christening seat?

I don't know how many people Christiansborg Palace Church will seat. It was a surprise that F&M chose this church for the christening (the burial service for the late queen Ingrid was held here). You can see the church here - and Christiansborg just behind - http://www.ses.dk/388c55f0)
CP Frederik was christened in Holmens Kirke - where QMII and Henrik were also married. I do not have any information about the celebrations after Frederik's christening, sorry.

After the christening on 21 January, there will be a reception at the great hall at Christiansborg - haven't seen anything about the number of guests yet but suppose that hall will be able to accommodate a few. There has been some speculations in the press here that there will be no kings or queens present, only 'young' royals.

[JessRulz]

An Australian magazine said in a 'Inside the Royal Christening' article that Christiansborg Castle Church has only had one christening there in its entire history and that it was way back in 1870, which was also the year that the royal christening gown was first used. It also said that each member of the royal family who was christened in the gown had their name embroidered on it. Considering that each of the royals have three or four names, the embroidery on the gown would have to be either really tiny or all the names overlap

[Larzen]

The Dukes of Brabant will attend the christening, it seems like Bt has it confirmed from the belgian Royal house

BT further write that the boy will have 8 godparents and BTs royal reporter Bodil Cath guesses on Joachim, Victoria, Haakon, Marys sister Jane, one from Berleburg, one from Greece and two friends

They also say that frederik and Mary were late with the invitations and there has been some cancelations
http://www.bt.dk/royalt/artikel:aid=...fid=100300348/

500 people from the press wil cover the well 300 guests, 378 are from the danish press
http://www.bt.dk/nyheder/artikel:aid=413662/

Berlingske has an aritcle on the music, you need a free subscription to read it though
http://www.berlingske.dk/nyprins/artikel:aid=681602/
Københavns Drengekor and Holmens Kirkes Kantori will sing
Organ player in Christiansborgs Slotskirke is Jakob Lorentzen
When the couple arrives with their son the hymn "Her kommer Jesus dine små" will be performed by the Boys Choir of Copenhagen.
they will leave the church to Fuzzy`s Postludium "Fanfare"

[Noelle9982]

Just wanted to pass this link on. It's a great new site called "Danish Royal Watchers".

A post from today gives lots of good info for those of us who plan to watch the live broadcast including links to a world clock converter and a bit more.

http://danishroyalwatchers.blogspot.com/

[purple_platinum]

Crown Princess Victoria is confirmed to attend

from royalcourt.se

lördag 21/1
Kronprinsessan
Närvaro vid dopcermoni för H.K.H. Kronprins Fredrik och H.K.H. Kronprinsessan Marys son i Christiansborgs Slottskirke, Köpenhamn

[sara1981]

The royal baptism next Saturday will offer a mix of traditional church classics as well as new compositions

Danish composer Fuzzy has become a favourite for Crown Prince Frederik when it comes to music for the royal household.

Fuzzy, who composed the crown prince's march four years ago, was also invited to create a piece for next Saturday's royal baptism. His 'Fanfare' will accompany Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, and their - as yet - unnamed heir to the Danish throne as they exit the Christiansborg Palace chapel, reports national daily Berlingske Tidende.

Peter Harbeck, conductor of the Royal Life Guard's Music Corps, called the piece 'a nice composition'. Five of Harbeck's horn players will play the fanfare as the baptism concludes.

After the baptism, the music corps will perform during the royal couple's reception for over 300 well-wishers from Denmark and abroad.

In addition to the new Fuzzy work, trumpet player and composer Palle Mikkelsen has also composed a new work to be played during the baptism.

The work for harp and chorus is based on St. Francis of Assisi's 'Dear God be Good to Me', and will be performed by the Boys' Chorus of Copenhagen, and harpists Helen Davies and Trine Rheling.

During the procession to the baptismal font, the boys' chorus will sing the Brorson hymn 'Her kommer Jesus dine små' (Jesus, the children come unto thee). The entire congregation will be invited to sing traditional baptismal hymn 'Sov sødt barnlille' (Sleep softly, little child).

National broadcaster DR also reported on Friday that over 500 journalists and photographers were registered to cover the baptism. The number is significantly lower than those attending the royal wedding in May 2004, where 2000 were registered.

The baptism of the Queen Margrethe's first grandchild, Prince Nikolai, however, drew only 100 journalists.

In addition to Danish media, reporters from across Europe, the crown princess's home country of Australia, as well as the US and Japan will be present.

http://www.cphpost.dk/get/93336.html

[ysbel]

It seems the Greek royals will be busy. First Leonor's christening today and then Lilleprinsen's christening next week. A lot of travelling but I always enjoy seeing Anne-Marie. :)

[purple_platinum]

Originally Posted by ysbel

It seems the Greek royals will be busy. First Leonor's christening today and then Lilleprinsen's christening next week. A lot of travelling but I always enjoy seeing Anne-Marie. :)

it's the same as the danish & spanish weddings on 2004. the greek royals have to juggle between the 2 cousins.. hehe..

[Princess Maxima]

Does anybody knows if Máxima&W-A will attend?

[Siepie]

Originally Posted by Princess Maxima

Does anybody knows if Máxima&W-A will attend?

It is not in the public agenda on the website of the Dutch RF, but at least hey do not have any appointments this week or short after the Christening. So, it might be possible that they attend. I'm not sure though. I guess we'll just have to wait till the Danish RF provides a guest list.

[purple_platinum]

The Royal Baptismal Font and the Royal Christening Set

(from kongehuset.dk)

The baptismal font was produced by the goldsmiths, Gödert Bodtstede and Christian Mundt II, in Hamburg about 1660. The font is made of silver and is partially gilt.

At the bottom of the font there is a relief of the Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan by John the Baptist. Above, it shows God the Father and the Dove of the Holy Spirit.

Together with the baptismal font there is a christening set. It includes a christening basin, a water pitcher and two candlesticks, all of pure gold. The set was probably made about 1650 by the goldsmith Hinrich Lambrecht II of Hamburg. The decoration is of a non-religious nature. The basin, for example, shows scenes from the four seasons. Originally, the basin, pitcher and candlesticks may have been part of a dressing set.

The baptismal font and the christening set have been used for the christening of all Danish Royal Children since 1671. The first time the baptismal font and the christening set were used was on the occasion of the baptism of Crown Prince Frederik, later to become Frederik IV. He was the first crown prince to be baptised after the introduction of Absolute Monarchy in 1660. The establishment of Absolutism marked the beginning of Hereditary Monarchy in Denmark. It was therefore important to underline that the children who were christened in the Royal Baptismal Font would be included in the order of succession to the Throne. As a consequence of this, the name and date of baptism of the child were engraved on the back of the basin. As many as 22 christening ceremonies are recorded in the period 1671-1749. Then there was no more room, and a gold plate was attached to the back of the basin on which seven christening ceremonies are recorded from 1750 to 1795. Apparently, the tradition was then discontinued.

Originally, the baptismal font was placed at Copenhagen Castle, but was moved to Rosenborg Castle in 1720. By contrast, the christening set has always been kept at Rosenborg Castle. There, together with the Crown of the Absolutist Kings and the other Crown Regalia, the christening set was kept in the Old Regalia Room, which served as the Treasury during the period of Absolutism.

Today, the baptismal font is to be found in the Knights’ Hall at Rosenborg Castle, to the right of the throne, whereas the christening set is on display in the underground Treasury. A font-shaped transport box made of wood and leather belongs to the font. It was probably produced at the same time as the font and was repaired in 1748.

Royal christening ceremonies are not linked to any particular church. Prince Nikolai and Prince Felix were, for example, baptised in Fredensborg Palace Chapel in 1999, and Møgeltønder Church in 2002, respectively.

The first-born child of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess will be baptised in Christiansborg Palace Chapel on 21 January 2006. This shows that there has always been a need to transport the font to various churches. However, wear and tear has taken its toll on the transport box, and it is not used any more. The transport box is kept at Rosenborg Castle, but is not on permanent display.

The Royal Christening Set


The Royal Baptismal Font


and for information on Christianborg Palace Chapel, go here

[norwegianne]

Discussion about what channels might be broadcast the Christening, has been moved to a separate thread, which can be found here.

The reason for this is to make it easier to find so that people won't have to ask the same question 5 times, and to keep this thread to actual news about the Christening and not about technical questions.

Norwegianne.

[Larzen]

According to the journalist "hja" on the benelux board Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands is comming to the christening
http://members3.boardhost.com/Benelu...137661280.html

[galuhcandrakirana]

with photo of baby's christening gown

http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Temaer/Oevr...0111134757.htm
Døbes i tipoldefars dåbskjole

11. jan. 2006 14.45 Prinsedåb Opdat.: 17. jan. 2006 09.18
Danmarks lille nye prins ventes at blive døbt i den dåbskjole, som blev syet til Christian den X i 1870.
Det var daværende kronprinsesse Lovisa, gift med Frederik den VIII, som bestilte kjolen i Belgien til parrets førstefødte.
Siden er den traditionsrige dåbskjole båret af Frederik den 9., dronning Margrethe, hendes søstre, prinsesse Benedikte og ex-dronning Anne-Marie, samt kronprins Frederik og prins Joachim. Også arveprins Knud og arveprinsesse Caroline-Mathildes tre børn er døbt i kjolen.
Kronpriseparret ventes derfor at følge traditionen og lade deres søn døbe i den gamle kjole

[Gloriana]

I'm pleasantly surprised to read that the Prince will probably be baptised in the 1870-gown. I thought for sure that it would be too small dor him.

[timoka]

Hello magazine has an article about how Mary and Frederik prepare for the little prince's big day. Here is the link: http://www.hello-magazine.com/royalt.../danishroyals/

I hope to see more pictures about this!

Timoka:):p

[fanletizia]

Snow cleaning at Christiansborg palace church preparation for christen baby prince of Denmark

from newscom

[norwegianne]

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