Joachim And Alexandra News: Mar. 2004 - Aug. 2004

[sky]

I know Princess Alexandra is the patron of the 11th International Congress of Twin Studies. I'm not sure if this is on your list.
http://www.icts2004.sdu.dk/patron.php

[joytotheworld]

Originally posted by Chatleen@Jul 2nd, 2004 - 7:41 am
Here you go:


Prince Joachim’s speech at the wedding dinner at Fredensborg.

Dear (Chatleen: actually it is stronger, ‘beloved’ maybe???) Alexandra!

Life is a long journey, it is said. You have travelled a lot – you will travel a lot, will you go on the journey through life with me? I asked you that question, although in other words, nearly one year ago, and your answer were yes. You gave me the same answer today. The journey has gone a long way, even though it only just started! With you by my side, with your hand in mine, together we will explore, what is unknown for us – to live together as a married couple. As from today we take off together – you have to lead me, as well as I have to lead you. And there is nothing, I will rather do, than those two things. To follow you will be to support you – to give you the support you need, if anything would seem pathless for you, to trust you, when you make a decision, to stand by you in your choice. If not, how would I be worthy of the affection and confidence, you show me?

Right from the first time we met, you have showed me a confidence difficult to be a match for. There have been a lot of experiences for you, which has been everyday for me, since you a cold and rainy Wednesday in May this year were introduced to your future life. It will continue, but from now on we will be two. Now we both have to go to school. Already in the short period of time, we have known each other; you have been a good support to me. I know, that you in the future will continue to be so, because it is a part of your disposition to reach out, if it is needed. Likewise I will give you all the assistance, you might need. That is what our promises today to each other is about. To teach and at the same time learn, and through that create an unbreakable unity for our descendants to live in accordance with.

Dear Mr. and Ms. Manley: From this day forth I shall be in debt to you. You gave me your consent to marry your daughter Alexandra. Today I did so. From this day on, my task shall be to take as well care of her, as you have hitherto. This is also my privilege, but most of all, it is my pleasure. The harmony in your family has let the foundation of Alexandra’s genuiness. Together, Alexandra and I, shall find our part, lay our foundation for the generations to come, in the spirit of the twosome harmony. You have placed in my hand, for me to have and to hold, your most precious treasure. Take my word of thankfulness for the pride I feel, to continue this legacy of harmony, hand in hand with Alexandra.

Dear mother and papa. To fly away from the parental nest is rarely one act. You stand on the edge, stretch your wings, feel the wind. Maybe you make the jump. But sooner or later you will be out there flying. You return to the nest – but that also is succeeded by still longer trips. And than one day you build a nest yourself, with the nest, from which you jumped, providing the background for the new nest. I went to Australia – I returned home. I moved away from home, but was still a frequent guest. I went to Hong Kong – and returned – but not alone. And now I will build a nest with Alexandra. It is a big leap – the biggest – but with the upbringing, I have received, when you were the nest, you have given me safety (??), knowledge, courage and most important – the plans, the drawings of the nest, which Alexandra and I will build together. You have welcomed her affectionate, and shown her, how you build a nest in these latitudes. All this you received form your parents, mormor and morfar – mon mama et mon papa – So when I thank you for everything, you have given me and for the support you have been and still is, I also aim my thank you at those, who gave you these abilities to fly.

Dear (/beloved) Alexandra: You trusted me and followed me to the life and the country, you hardly knew. You have taken that country into you and Denmark has taken you into her. There is almost nothing in common between your life in Hong Kong and the life in Denmark, but in an exemplary way you have in a short while learned a great deal of the homework. It is not over, and it never will be. I remember, that the homework never ends (laughter), but it is well started, which as known is half fulfilled. But don’t you think, that we already are half the way down the road – No, we have just only started!

Any beginning is difficult, but we are two – for mutual support and joy. The homework is our journey through life. The journey, which will last – forever.

Both of us have followed a string, which now is weaved together in the band, which holds us together in love. Give me your hand, and let us go further in our journey (he kisses her on her hand).

Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, ladies and gentlemen. Please join me in a toast for my bride, Alexandra!

That was lovely. Thank you, Chatleen.

[julial]

Originally posted by Chatleen+Jul 3rd, 2004 - 3:56 am--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chatleen @ Jul 3rd, 2004 - 3:56 am)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-julial@Jul 2nd, 2004 - 9:01 pm
PJ sometimes sounds like PA`s little boy!

Could you elaborate that, please? :) [/b][/quote]
well, just look at the Photo-and the way he spoke of "homework" in the speech...
PA is like a bit mom or big sis to PJ-of course PA is older-I guess every man crave for mom-hope he has grown quit a bit since the time he gave that speech

[Chatleen]

Originally posted by julial+Jul 3rd, 2004 - 12:13 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (julial @ Jul 3rd, 2004 - 12:13 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Could you elaborate that, please? :)

well, just look at the Photo-and the way he spoke of "homework" in the speech...
PA is like a bit mom or big sis to PJ-of course PA is older-I guess every man crave for mom-hope he has grown quit a bit since the time he gave that speech [/b][/quote]
I think, that when he for instance speaks of homework in the speech, he uses the metaphor because of them both being 'children' in their new kind of life. Actually I think, he does it this way to tell her, that she is not the only 'child' in her new life.

In the recent interview in Costume, PA tells how she felt like a child, when she first arrived in Denmark, because it was like she had to start all over again. Come to think of it now, maybe the couple even discussed this prior to the wedding.

Anyway, I have never seen PJ as a child. Actually I think, that in some ways he behaves nearly to grown up - I especially had that thought, when he was younger.

[sky]

A few years ago, I think in 2000, Alexandra had a interview with HELLO ! magazine.
Here is the link
http://www.hello-magazine.co.uk/2001/03/26/alexandra/

[paulette]

I only listed the organizations wherein she is a protector or the honorary president. I didn't include the events or some events wherein she is a patron because I don't know some of it.

[Dennism]

On June 28th, Princess Alexandra invited representatives from her patronages to
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[Bubbette]

She looks tired and older in these photos. Time for a little eye job maybe?

[hrhcp]

Chatleen&nbsp; Posted: Jul 6th, 2004 - 6:37 am

The links did NOT work for me. :(

[dancingqueen83]

I love her shoes, though you can only see them in the first pictures and only partly.

Pincess Alexandra looks elegant and beautiful. She is wonderful as she is.

[Chatleen]

Originally posted by King Christian@Jul 7th, 2004 - 2:45 am

The links did NOT work for me. :(

What can I say - Polfoto :o I've edited the post now.

[paulette]

I think she is representing more than 21 organizations based fr0m the pictures above. She may not be a patron of other organizations but surely she represents them.

I love her shoes.
How come she was wearing a purple wig????

[hrhcp]

paulette&nbsp; Posted: Jul 7th, 2004 - 9:19 pm

I think she is representing more than 21 organizations based fr0m the pictures above. She may not be a patron of other organizations but surely she represents them.

I disagree .... she is only patron of organizations fficially recognized by the Royal House.

To represent more, might be difficult.

I am sure, there are more requests (for patronage) than the Royal Family can handle, and hence great care is taken to select those that are representative of a broad or distinct cross-section of Danish Culture:

Patronages of Alexandra

• ARKEN Museum for Modern Art
• Danish Blind Fund
• Danish Land Assocation? for Laringitis?
• Danish Parkinson Assocation
• Danish UNICEF Committee
• The Danish ?? ( Haveselskab)
• ?? Foundation
• Funds for ?? and ?? (Træer og Miljø)
• Foreign? Kniplings-Festival in Tønder
• Minority ?(Menighedernes) Daily Institution
• ???? (Mødrehjælpen af 1983)
• Nordsø Museum, Hirtshals
• Odense Zoological Harbour?
• Radio ?? (pigekoret)
• ?? (Randers Regnskov)
• Rehabilitations Centre for ??(Torturofre), Jutland
• Sketching School under FOF in Frederikshavn: Alexandra School for Sketching and ?? (Konfektion)
• Swedish Villa Funds (includes Culture House in Bernstorff Castle Park, Gentofte)
• The English-Speaking Union of Denmark
• Royal Rowing Club ??? (Ungdommens Røde Kors)
• ?? (Vestjysk) Music Conservatorium Pigekor, Esbjerg

[hrhcp]

Patronages and Honorary Memberships

Princess Alexandra is patroness of a great many organisations, foundations and associations such as Danish Red Cross Youth, Danish Association of the Blind, The Animal Foundation, ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, Danish UNICEF Committee.

Having quoted that, imo 21 organizations is the sum total of her patronage and honoury membership appointments.

.... and unfortunately, over time, Crown Princess Mary will become even more heavily exposed then the fair Princess Alexandra. Princess Alexandra might even be kind enough to pass some of her patronages and honourary memberships off to CPM and retire to the farming life and become the "big fish in the small pond" in Tonder. She is probably already the honourary bfisp in regards to the latter, but I doubt the former will occur.

[Chatleen]

Originally posted by paulette@Jul 8th, 2004 - 12:19 am
How come she was wearing a purple wig????

The dresscode at the birthday celebrations in the restaurant Konrad said festive and flamboyant.

[hrhcp]

Alexandra epitomized festive and flamboyant. :)

[Chatleen]

Originally posted by King Christian@Jul 8th, 2004 - 1:34 am
Princess Alexandra might even be kind enough to pass some of her patronages and honourary memberships off to CPM and retire to the farming life and become the "big fish in the small pond" in Tonder.

I doubt it. There will be plenty enough work for both of them.

In the recent interview in Costume, PA told, that she would like to use more of her experience with the business-life. Actually Prince Henrik did a lot of those jobs in the earlier days, and afterall the man just turned 70. I think, that he will be the one to give up some of his patronages....

[Chatleen]

Originally posted by King Christian@Jul 8th, 2004 - 1:39 am
Alexandra epitomized festive and flamboyant. :)

That lady has a way with dressing suitable for an occasion

[hrhcp]

Chatleen&nbsp; Posted: Jul 7th, 2004 - 10:43 pm

Actually Prince Henrik did a lot of those jobs in the earlier days, and afterall the man just turned 70. I think, that he will be the one to give up some of his patronages....

Princess Benedikte too ?