Prince Henrik of Denmark – obituary
Prince Henrik of Denmark – obituary
Prince Henrik of Denmark – obituary
Perhaps. ?...it's very common to begin to crack jokes about the deceased and tell funny anecdotes and have a good laugh.
That's especially common if the person had many friends and was a lively person, as PH was. If the mood ends up being merry, it's considered a good send off.
The aftermath of a funeral is very often a somber-merry event. It's very difficult to explain, you have to experience it...
It's a culture and psychology thing I guess.
My point is, I (and I think I speak for most Danes here that I know) won't get offended by the odd joke about PH or cheerful remark. We may drop one ourselves.
In fact I have restrained myself on that account while posting in this thread, because of this being an international forum with people from different cultures.
Thanks for your thorough explanations Muhler (as always!)
I see Mary's wearing the diamond brooch she received from Henri in her early days as a princess. Apropriate.
To Mr Muhler
What do you think about the message posted by your Minister of Culture Mette Boch
calling out the Danes on their hypocrisy regarding Prince Henrik .
To me she should say that after the Mourning.
Perhaps. ?
I don't know how it is with funerals in your countries. In DK we have an ancient tradition called "gravøl" = grave-beer. Beforehand people actually got drunk in honor of the deceased. Nowadays it's coffee and pastry - and sometimes a schnapps.
Initially the mood is somber, but unless it's a sudden death where everyone are still in shock or worse a child, it's very common to begin to crack jokes about the deceased and tell funny anecdotes and have a good laugh.
That's especially common if the person had many friends and was a lively person, as PH was. If the mood ends up being merry, it's considered a good send off.
The aftermath of a funeral is very often a somber-merry event. It's very difficult to explain, you have to experience it.
That has also been evident here in the days after PH's death. There are many funny anecdotes about PH these days. And the first bad jokes about PH have also surfaced. - As indeed they did after the death of Queen Ingrid
It's a culture and psychology thing I guess.
My point is, I (and I think I speak for most Danes here that I know) won't get offended by the odd joke about PH or cheerful remark. We may drop one ourselves.
In fact I have restrained myself on that account while posting in this thread, because of this being an international forum with people from different cultures.
He was such a hunk when he was young! Lovely tribute.
Wow large banner showing a good looking Prince. Very nice from the French Embassy.
Often see Josephine and Athina together. Always looking very cute.
Josephine and Athina seem like really good friend, yes! And I noticed that Athina went home with the CP family. (Hi Tarlita!)
Like mentioned before today at 18.00 PH's casket will be transported in a hearse to Christiansborg Palace Church.
PH did not want a state funeral and he is not getting any. This is IMO the closest thing to an official funeral procession there will be while still adhering to PH's wishes.
The hearse will be followed by cars with the DRF, just like yesterday.
The route, which is relatively short (see map) will pass by the French embassy. That is a nice touch IMO. - The well-liked French ambassador has become a familiar face here in DK in recent years - often for very tragic reasons though.
At Christiansborg. The casket will be carried into the church by ten officers from the Royal Lifeguards Regiment.
While this happens church bells will toll.
Then there will be a ceremony lasting about half an hour for the family and, I understand, a few very close friends.
All this will be shown live.
- Members of PH's family will also attend, I presume his sister and two brothers. I wonder if QMII will have them in her car. That would be a typical touch of hers.
Kongefamilien følger Prinsen på den sidste tur fredag - TV 2
This will take place after dark so no Dannebrog will fly, not even on half mast, unless the flag is illuminated.
But people may show up with colours, which in many, hopefully all, cases will be lowered 90 degrees.
I love what the French Embassy did:
https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...d-on-the-facade-of-the-in-picture-id918547648
They can wait til summer with the spreading of ashes over the seas of Denmark. So it can be done from Dannebrog- There will presumably be a ceremony of some sort in regards to spreading PH's ashes over the sea. Presumably by a navy ship, where the DRF can be present.
Probably not Dannebrog, she is in dock undergoing refitting at this time of year.
I imagine the burial of PH's urn at Fredensborg will be very private.
This means that the church takes part in the sorrow over the death of Prince Henrik and mourn him. As with all funerals the church bells toll when the casket is taken from the church to the grave. It´s a sign of respect for the diseased.The Church Ministry has decreed that all state churches in Denmark are to toll their bells at 11.00 Tuesday and for half an hour after the funeral ceremony.
At the same time the ministry has requested the bishops to encourage the priests in the various parishes to mention PH at a regular service or at a special service in connection with PH's funeral.
Alle kirkeklokker ringer i forbindelse med prins Henriks bisættelse - TV 2
- Here we need the assistance of FasterB to explain what all this means. You are our expert in church-matters. ?
(..)
I love what the French Embassy did:
https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...d-on-the-facade-of-the-in-picture-id918547648
It's a perfect tribute
So handsome. aka James Bond
Can you imagine: the Ambassadeur de France, M François Zimeray, assembles in the Palais Thott (the fabulous residence where that banner was hanged) and meets his staff: "Mesdames, messieurs, the Prince has died. What can we do to honour him?"
And then someone puts up the idea to create that banner. "D'accord!" says the Ambassadeur. Then someone has to find a picture, another one has to find a befitting line which characterizes the Prince. Then a company has to be found which can print the banner. And of course the firm Ringsted Liftudlejning Aps has to be contacted to hang it safely at the façade of the Palais Thott: "Send the bill to the Ambassade de France, s'il vous plaît."
It is really touching. The Ambassade coud have done it with a meaningless twat on Twitter.
I'm glad that Henrik's wishes for a small, private ceremony are being respected. I suspect there are more than a few royals who would prefer less pomp and more personal touches in the various ceremonies of their lives - weddings, christenings, funerals, etc. And given Henrik's well known frustrations with Danish royal life, (however valid or not the rest of us considered them), it's good that, in this at least, things will be as he wanted.
It's more than likely that the idea came from Paris, probably from the Elysée itself.
The Archives nationales were eager to share some letters between the Prince and the Général de Gaulle as well :
Lettre du prince Henrik de Danemark au Général de Gaulle - Noblesse & Royautés
Henrik's motherland didn't forget him. Touching tribute.