Crown Prince Frederik's 50th Birthday Celebrations: May 2018

[An Ard Ri]

I doubt we'l see anyone from Spain or Monaco unless Prince Albert does another solo attendance .

 

[Katymcwaity]

Who thinks Máxima might rock up with Stuart tiara? She wore it in Luxembourg and got the the attention there so it wouldn’t be as much of a distraction here(if it is a triara occasion] Btw hope she is planting trees to offset her carbon footprint Luxembourg - Netherlands-Denmark-India

 

[Minister of Court]

It is a pity that the Earl and Countess of Wessex are not attending since they seem to have a personal relationship with Frederik and Mary.


The situation in Spain, which was already bad, is getting worse now with the Rajoy government involved in a major campaign finance scandal and likely to fall in the next weeks on a motion of censure. King Felipe VI seems to be personally close to Frederik too, but I don't think it would be appropriate for him to leave the country to attend a glittering birthday gala given the circumstances. There may be also scheduling conflicts (maybe the Spanish editors can comment on that).

Felipe's attending a Real Madrid match in Kiev on Saturday.

So no one from Spain, probably not from the UK either. The Danish never extend invitations to Liectenstein and Monaco.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I see the Greek Crown Prince,Crown Princess and 2 of their kids are in Copenhagen.

 

[Roskilde]

Yes tomorrow is the big (biggest) day and I wonder who will held the speeches at the big official dinner. Do you think Mary will? Or will her speech be at the informel private dinner I very much think they hold tonight

I guess the speakers to the big official dinner will be Margrethe as host, the more private speech by his wife Mary and the official speech by the Prime Minister.

 

[Rebafan81]

I love the concept of the portrait where his family is waiting for him in the background but I think CP Fredrick face looks more like Joachim's face, to me, its a bit too slender.

On another note, their children are simply beautiful and seem so natural even with all the attention surrounding them, F&M are doing a great job!!

 

[Kingen]

Yes tomorrow is the big (biggest) day and I wonder who will held the speeches at the big official dinner. Do you think Mary will? Or will her speech be at the informel private dinner I very much think they hold tonight

I guess the speakers to the big official dinner will be Margrethe as host, the more private speech by his wife Mary and the official speech by the Prime Minister.

It would be nice if one of the foreign royals, like Haakon or Victoria hold a speech during the dinner.

 

[eya]

Greek Royals are already in Denmark

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjM8SmlnwQc/?taken-by=pavlosgreece

 

[principessa]

If we would see Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece with a tiara?

 

[polyesco]

big foreign representation for Frederik's birthday, nice
Looking forward to seeing the Crown Prince family on the balcony.

cute video from BB, Frederik and Mary in Aarhus. No idea what is being said but nice little moments between the two
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjM_DXCgZct/?utm_source=ig_embed

and a birthday gift received today by Frederik from the Danish Red Cross
"In Malawi 150 schoolchildren receive a dormitory in the name of the Prince."

https://twitter.com/x/status/999950658345332736

Interview with the artist of the painting.
Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark painted by Ralph Heimans
He did a great job.

 

[Nordic]

Yes tomorrow is the big (biggest) day and I wonder who will held the speeches at the big official dinner. Do you think Mary will? Or will her speech be at the informel private dinner I very much think they hold tonight
.

There might be a private dinner tonight for guests that have already arrived but I am guessing that there will be a private party at some point, like the one Mary arranged for the 40th, later in June. Fredensborg or even Gråsten could be a good place.


I read somewhere, that one of the Danish weeklies had something about a private party in June.

 

[eya]

If we would see Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece with a tiara?

It will be her first time with tiara! I hope so!!

 

[wartenberg7]

Greek Royals are already in Denmark

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjM8SmlnwQc/?taken-by=pavlosgreece

Good Lord, thank you!!! Just imagine if the banquet was white tie - then we´d see "Tino" for the 1st time with a greek order (Olympia, too, of course)!


Speaking of her, it is the 1st time since she became an adult, I see her decently dressed in a proper way...!

 

[Stefanie]

Any knowledge about Alexia with family and the Berleburgs?
Is Alexandra divorced meanwhile?

 

[Muhler]

Here is a close-up of Frederik's face in the painting: https://bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_1240/image/114/1149393/21032032-frede-zoom.jpg

I think we are seeing an older Frederik. A man with a heavy responsibility. Perhaps that's the whole idea behind the artists depiction of him?
The real-life Frederik is after all all very youthful looking.

 

[Archduchess Zelia]

Any knowledge about Alexia with family and the Berleburgs?
Is Alexandra divorced meanwhile?

Yes to the latter. And as far as I know, she's still in a relationship with one of Mary and Frederik's close friends (and Vincent's godfather), Count Michael Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille.

I hope Alexia is coming. Have always gotten the sense that she and Frederik have been close.

 

[lula]

King Felipe and Queen Letizia attend tomorrow the Armed Forces Day, which is an annual parade that they always presides, since the king is Supreme Chief of the Army. The schedule of the event and the distance to Denmark made it very difficult to attend.

King Felipe will not be able to attend the final of the Champions League in Kiev also tomorrow for the same reason and will be replaced by King Juan Carlos.

 

[Muhler]

https://bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/res...kronprinsparret-deltager-i-afslring-af-et.jpg
A nice photo of Christian and Bella from yesterday.

All the children got a (well-deserved) present, but I don't know what it was.

 

[polyesco]

that is a good picture. Very grown up.

article on Frederik and his role
https://www.bt.dk/politik/bestilte-haandbajere-til-delegationen-derfor-kan-kronprins-frederik-blive
"He is worth millions for Denmark. There is no doubt about that. I have experienced him the easy places like in the United States under Obama and the very difficult ones in Saudi Arabia. Here he created a good mood with his disarming nature, both at breakfast and private conversations. Frederik and Mary come with travelers with intelligence, vid and x-factor. They deliver an adventure you can not buy for money,"

and preparations are ready, practice parade route
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjNaIkGla6M/?utm_source=ig_embed
https://www.facebook.com/detdanskek...6903853314870/673589059646345/?type=3&theater

https://twitter.com/x/status/1000093084611473410

 

[stef]

I see the Greek Crown Prince,Crown Princess and 2 of their kids are in Copenhagen.

And Prince Philippos, they live in New York, I think that Princess Alexia and Carlos, will be also....Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana, and Princess Theodora, she lives in Los Angeles ??

 

[Roskilde]

Frederik’s in-laws aka Marys family arrived to Denmark yesterday
According to people on Facebook they yesterday met Mary’s father and sister Jane in town.

 

[French Toast]

It seems so. Here is the list from BB: https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/frederik-50-aar-kongelige-kvinder-kommer-til-gallafest
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.
King Phillipe and Queen Mathilde.
King Carl-Gustav and Queen Silvia.
Hereditary Grand Duke Giullaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie.
Haakon and Mette-Marit.
Victoria and Daniel.
No mentioning of the Greeks, but I'd be surprised if they don't show up in force.

Marie Chantal and Pavlos are in Copenhagen along with their two eldest children. MC posted a photo of them walking in front of Amalienborg Slot today so it is safe to assume they will attend the big celebration.

 

[polyesco]

New picture for Frederik's 50th birthday
H.K.H. Kronprinsens fødselsdag | Kongehuset

 

[Danish_Royalist]

Such a great picture of Frederik! ?

So excited for today

Happy birthday Frederik ?

 

[eya]

In this picture is sooo handsome!! Very flattering photo!! Happy fifty to CP Frederik!!!

Another one new picture with whole family this time!!!! Sooo Lovely!!

https://scontent.fath4-2.fna.fbcdn....=8e65fccb418c591c9fd7369b824b90ec&oe=5B92019B

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjO7AN5ADtl/?taken-by=detdanskekongehus

And a video from the balcony but inside in Palace

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=674069999598251

Queen Anna Maria with King Konstantinos

https://images.scribblelive.com/2018/5/26/4ee58fed-59f3-4b40-ad0b-3a6feef91b5e_1000.jpg

And the beautiful couple!! Frederik was very lucky!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjQV66cA5Fk/?taken-by=detdanskekongehus

 

[Muhler]

Marie Chantal and Pavlos are in Copenhagen along with their two eldest children. MC posted a photo of them walking in front of Amalienborg Slot today so it is safe to assume they will attend the big celebration.

And we should not rule out Queen Anne-Marie.
King Konstantin is perhaps getting too frail for such events.

I have a distinct feeling Mary's family will be present at the official gala tonight. That's a nice touch, Mary's family after all also means a lot to Frederik.
If not I bet most of Frederik's closer friends and Mary's family will be present at the show tomorrow.

 

[carlota]

frederik does not look like himself in the painting. it is a shame, rather than the focus on the background i would have preferred if the artists focused more on getting frederik right since this is a painting for his 50th birthday!

 

[Molly2101]

There a lovely photo of Frederick.

I’m very surprised at Edward and Sophie not attending as they often attend family birthdays. Maybe they’re just not on the list but are actually invited. They attended WA’s 50th but I’m sure it wasn’t announced beforehand.

 

[Muhler]

This should interest quite a lot among you!

Mary is publishing a book with photos from Frederik's life for the past 25 years.
They include official photos as well as private photos made by herself.

The book has been made in co-operation with four photographers, who have also contributed to the book.

This is the cover of the book: https://tv2i.dk/users/editorial/ima...cffa5504265f0d1493e531fdcdabb01213fd4e2147e80

This is one of Mary's photos and in the caption she writes: We are at Trend. I thought it looked really cool when they jumped. I had them do it a couple of time in order to capture it and I'm glad it succeeded. I like that the fouus is sharp. There is a good contrast between the perfect blue sky andthe heath with heather.
https://tv2i.dk/users/editorial/ima...84407f7a9d957793b25deff77a3d7cf6b49f940ec7302

There are a lot of stills in the video.

I'll add more info on the book as soon as I got it.

This is the publisher: https://www.lindhardtogringhof.dk/
I guess they will publish more details later today.

 

[Roskilde]

Another one new picture with whole family this time!!!! Sooo Lovely!!

https://scontent.fath4-2.fna.fbcdn....=8e65fccb418c591c9fd7369b824b90ec&oe=5B92019B

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjO7AN5ADtl/?taken-by=detdanskekongehus

What a lovely family portrait!
They give and give and give at this birthday, it is such a pleasure.