Frederik & Mary in Australia for Sister's Wedding

[Dennism]

Walking near her father's house.

[Dennism]

Still walking.

[Dennism]

Reaching the car.

[Dennism]

Mary & Frederik

[Dennism]

A great photo.

[paulette]

Nice pictures!

It is really evident that they do enjoy each others company. I also observed the changes with Mary from the last months to this recent days, she has become more relaxed and cheerful. I also adored the pictures because it shows the two of them very sweet and relaxed.

By the way, the Danish Broadcasting Corp. commissioned a local production company, JJ Film, to make a 52-minute program about the future crown princess.
JJ Film will follow Donaldson as she prepares to become a Danish citizen and gets ready for the wedding. "The program is expected to air before the wedding" Henrik Grunnet of the DanishBroadcasting Corporation said.

[Dennism]

"By the way, the Danish Broadcasting Corp. commissioned a local production company, JJ Film, to make a 52-minute program about the future crown princess.
JJ Film will follow Donaldson as she prepares to become a Danish citizen and gets ready for the wedding. "The program is expected to air before the wedding" Henrik Grunnet of the DanishBroadcasting Corporation said."

They mentioned in the captions that a film crew was following them around but I assumed it was the one that was already following them around.

And thank you.

[Gabriella]

Originally posted by Dennism@Jan 18th, 2004 - 3:38 am
Walking near her father's house.

WOW! What a view! I think I'd have to walk in the other direction if I was them.

[Binny]

From The Age..

Wedding a warm-up for fairytale couple

By Andrew Darby
January 18, 2004

Princess-to-be Mary Donaldson introduced an ancient European monarchy to a modern Australian marriage yesterday, and proved herself a romantic, as well.

Ms Donaldson, 31, from Hobart, will marry Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik in a traditional royal wedding on May 14.

Yesterday, in sharp contrast to the grandness of the occasion to come, the couple helped to celebrate the low-key wedding of Ms Donaldson's sister, Patricia.

Prince Frederik said on arrival in Hobart that he thought yesterday could provide a "road map" for the Danish marriage, and it gave him a chance to get to know the Donaldson family.

But by comparison this was a second marriage with a limited guest list, held at a suburban Hobart house and celebrated later at a restaurant.

Guests said that Ms Donaldson read a poem of her own composition to the couple during the ceremony. Asked about the event, Ms Donaldson said: "I thought it was lovely."

The tight Danish management of the public face of the occasion was a taste of what is to come for the royal wedding.

Since arriving in Hobart, only a Danish television crew sanctioned by the palace in Copenhagen has been told the couple's movements.

Danish bodyguards with the couple blocked a street to traffic in the quiet Hobart suburb of Sandy Bay, and barred access to the house.

A cold front that brought heavy summer rain forced the planned garden ceremony indoors, and in front of about 50 guests Patricia married Scott Bailey, a Hobart plasterer. Their toddler, Molly, also attended. Ms Donaldson wore a floating green dress and high gold sandals, while Mary's father, Scottish-born John Donaldson, wore a kilt in a likely foretaste of Donaldson dress for the royal wedding.

[Binny]

Avoiding the rain..and sister Patricia..

[Binny]

Thanks for the great photos Dennism!

:flower:

[kittencrews]

Great photos Dennism.

[Binny]

Couldn't help but laugh when I saw this photo. The poor man looks as if he's running to keep up!

I might be wrong, but I have a feeling that they may face a similar problem to Charles and Diana - Mary is going to become the 'star' and outshine Fred. And, Fred may not like that after a while...

[CD.]

Or he'll be relieved.....

[Binny]

My impression isn't based on 1 photo or 100 photos, simply on the basis that Mary is now the centre of attention.

[hrhcp]

Yirina77  Posted: Jan 17th, 2004 - 5:56 am

The girl next door.

Yirina77  Posted: Jan 17th, 2004 - 6:00 am

A gentleman.

[hrhcp]

mari0915  Posted: Jan 17th, 2004 - 4:35 pm

I agree with everyone that

Then again, its an informal thing here in Tas.


I wonder .... formality is something that they just will have to work through ?

[hrhcp]

Dennism  Posted: Jan 18th, 2004 - 3:39 am

I'd be interested in knowing if that is an Aussie license plate ???


at first glance, I thought it was German .... but it isn't.

[hrhcp]

Dennism  Posted: Jan 18th, 2004 - 3:41 am

Mary has quite a regal look here.

[Dennism]

"I'd be interested in knowing if that is an Aussie license plate ???


at first glance, I thought it was German .... but it isn't. "

I saw that too. I was thinking Irish myself. But it looked European.