Frederik & Mary's Visit to Germany; February 17th-18th, 2006 - Page 8

btsnyder · #**141** 02-20-2006, 06:39 PM

Does anyone know if there have been any changes in the Crown Princely couple's security since the recent troubles between Denmark and militant Muslims? That came to mind when I saw all the photos of the couple working the crowds in Germany.

Another point, one of the things I didn't like about Mary, I now really like: she almost never looks overly princessy (like her former sister-in-law sometimes could). She doesn't seem to model herself after Cinderella or Snow White, but looks like a thoroughly modern woman carving out a unique image for herself.

missjane · #**142** 02-20-2006, 07:28 PM

I think that CP Mary has dressed appropriately for this trip. It's obviously cold and she looks stylish and put together beautifully. I agree that her skin looks amazing. I also think that with her hair so dark, it does make her skin look more luminous.

Australian · #**143** 02-21-2006, 12:11 AM

How long are they or were they in germany for?

sara1981 · #**144** 02-21-2006, 12:22 AM

Princess Mary's tot won't shake this rattler
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/com...55E663,00.html

popy · #**145** 02-21-2006, 12:47 AM

sorry Princess Beatrix, to me she looks old!!!

Lil princess lost · #**146** 02-21-2006, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Laviollette

Mary was born in Australia when she is actually Scottish. I don't mean to get medieval here but Scotts were meant to live in Scotland not Australia under that hot, hot Aussie sun. But considering that she's had some early sun damage, she looks radiant. :)

She is not Scottish. She is of Scottish descent. She was born and bred in Australia making her Australian. Although she has lived in different countries for short periods of time the majority of her life has been spent in Australia.

Xandra · #**147** 02-21-2006, 04:20 AM

I don´t think her better complexion has much to do with less Australian sun. Now that she is CP, she has all the most expensive make-up and make-up artists at her disposal.
Maxima and Alex both have lots of freckles. for example, but when glammed up, they have flawless skin.

Tinika · #**148** 02-21-2006, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Xandra

I don´t think her better complexion has much to do with less Australian sun. Now that she is CP, she has all the most expensive make-up and make-up artists at her disposal.
Maxima and Alex both have lots of freckles. for example, but when glammed up, they have flawless skin.

I tend to agree...

UserDane · #**149** 02-21-2006, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by btsnyder

Does anyone know if there have been any changes in the Crown Princely couple's security since the recent troubles between Denmark and militant Muslims? That came to mind when I saw all the photos of the couple working the crowds in Germany.

The police and the intelligence service have, as always, refused to answer any questions about security surrounding the royal family. Which is wise enough, I suppose. But there can be no doubt that security has been stepped up lately.
Also, the few Danish participants at the winter olympics in Italy were said to be accompanied by plain clothes security officers during the opening ceremony.

purple_platinum · #**150** 02-21-2006, 07:29 AM

a few from day 2, from polfoto

Australian · #**151** 02-21-2006, 07:36 AM

thanks for the pics purple platinum, Mary looks really at ease. Black suits her really well.

Jo of Palatine · #**152** 02-21-2006, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by missjane

I think that CP Mary has dressed appropriately for this trip. It's obviously cold and she looks stylish and put together beautifully. I agree that her skin looks amazing. I also think that with her hair so dark, it does make her skin look more luminous.

For me as a German, the choice of dark colours is very suiting the occasion - after all Frederick shows Mary the home country of his family, which is the Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, but as the country had decided to not longer acknowledges the family as nobility in 1918, it is fitting to wear clothes who are a bit at the sombre side, I guess.

While the black dress with the white inserts Mary wore in Hamburg pretty much gave a "Scandinavian" impression. Very nice. While a black evening gown seems fitting for a "medieval" occasion like this dinner.

Australian · #**153** 02-21-2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jo of Palatine

For me as a German, the choice of dark colours is very suiting the occasion - after all Frederick shows Mary the home country of his family, which is the Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, but as the country had decided to not longer acknowledges the family as nobility in 1918, it is fitting to wear clothes who are a bit at the sombre side, I guess.

While the black dress with the white inserts Mary wore in Hamburg pretty much gave a "Scandinavian" impression. Very nice. While a black evening gown seems fitting for a "medieval" occasion like this dinner.

Thanks for your insights Jo of Palatine, I never thought of that possible reason for her wearing black.

hofburg · #**154** 02-21-2006, 08:12 AM

She is looking wonderful.

purple_platinum · #**155** 02-21-2006, 08:28 AM

a few more from hola

Royal Fan · #**156** 02-21-2006, 01:51 PM

Frederik looks so happy with Mary (he'll make a wonderful King!) :) and Mary is simply Gorgeous

qui mal y pense · #**157** 02-21-2006, 01:57 PM

I find it amazing that Mary and MM, etc., having only married into royalty, seem to conduct themselves flawlessly on these occasions. They don't seem to be under the strain and pressure that we saw with Diana- though to be fair they are older than she was when she began her duties. I give them a lot of credit, they have done a wonderful PR jobs for their respective houses.

Smilla · #**158** 02-21-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by qui mal y pense

I find it amazing that Mary and MM, etc., having only married into royalty, seem to conduct themselves flawlessly on these occasions. They don't seem to be under the strain and pressure that we saw with Diana- though to be fair they are older than she was when she began her duties. I give them a lot of credit, they have done a wonderful PR jobs for their respective houses.

These women seem to be in fairly happy relationships and regarded as an equal by their partners. This is totally different from Diana, whose circumstances can't have boosted her self-confidence. I agree that their age and previous experience may have helped them, too.