General News about Joachim, Marie, and Family Part 1:December 7, 2007-August 17, 2009

[sgl]

Here is an article talking about Princess Marie and her mother:

Mor passer på prinsessen

I love the photo of Marie leaning on her mother. Very sweet!

[Turkish Delight]

I am very happy to see that Princess Marie's mother is in Denmark. She looks very happy with her mother.

[sgl]

Billed Bladet has an article about Prince Joachim's plans for his 40th birthday in June 2009:

Billed-Bladet - Prins Joachim holder stille 40-Ã¥rs dag

According to the article, Joachim does not have plans for a big celebration. He is mostly concerned with the baby's birth. When asked if he feels differently now that he is getting older, he stated that he feels like he needs more sleep.

[rylt11]

Are they in Schackenborg now, waiting for the early signs of labor, or already in Copenhagen?

[Paty]

Acording to Danish Magazine Billed Bladet they are in Copenhaguen

[dazzling]

BB has an article and that you can sign up for a SMS when Marie gives birh - Read here in Danish ** and here in English

[queenofcelts]

I cannot wait till their baby is born!

[rylt11]

As an experienced father, he no doubt knows that after the baby's birth, he is likely to get a little less sleep for a while !

Hoping for an easy delivery and the good news that there is a healthy addition to the royal family.

[sgl]

Princess Marie's mother has gone back to Geneva and is anxiously waiting by the phone for the call that Marie has gone into labor, according to Billed-Bladet

Billed-Bladet - Prinsesse Maries mor klar ved telefonen

[alex001]

I was just going to post that sgl and then I saw you beat me to it!

I thought that her mother was staying in Denmark for the birth?

[sgl]

Originally Posted by alex001

I was just going to post that sgl and then I saw you beat me to it!

I thought that her mother was staying in Denmark for the birth?

Sorry, Alex001! I'm usually not the quickest poster.

I was also under the impression that her mother was going to stay for awhile. The article doesn't give a reason, but I wonder if maybe she had a work commitment in Geneva? I know that Marie has younger brothers. Maybe one of them needed her for something?

[kbear]

It is lovely to watch the progress like that in the photos \i hope they give Marie copies

[Principessa Cano]

Marie's younger brothers are from her father's second marriage, not her mother's.

[rylt11]

That's right, Marie's younger brothers are not her mother's children.

Maybe she had to do some things for the hotel - pre high season responsibilities?

How unsettling for Marie. Still, I'm sure she can get a quick flight to Copenhagen given the situation and royal connections.

[Empress]

Perhaps the visit was meant to be short, to help prepare the nursery or something, and she always intended to go home and come back once labor was immn=inent.

[rylt11]

Oh! Not understanding Danish, the articles written in that language are a mystery to me. I didn't know that all along she had meant to make two trips. So things seem to be going as planned. Good.

[sgl]

Prince Joachim was recently interviewed after his last engagement, at Denmark Tekinske University. He said that they are now just waiting for the baby, and yes, they are very excited. The waiting period feels a bit long, according to to the magazine.

Billed-Bladet - Joachim: Ventetiden er efterhånden lidt lang

[sgl]

Billed Bladet has an article titled, "Prince Joachim in embarrassing case about cardboard checks".

Billed-Bladet - Prins Joachim i pinlig sag om pap-check

In March of this year, Prince Joachim attended an event where he presented the check to the 11 year old winner of a science research contest. He did not supply the money, he was just there to present the prize. The group who is supposed to pay the money hasn't done so yet, and the young girl is upset.

[Paty]

Prince Joachim attented a racing Competition at Knutstorp in Sweden.

PPE Agency

[Paty]

This week cover of Billet Bladet: Princess Marie, Prince Joachim and the baby prince.
Billed-Bladet - BILLED-BLADET nr. 21 - udkommer onsdag!