Danish Royal Family, Current Events 3: April 2010 - June 2012

[iceflower]

Additions to the evening event:

** Kronprinsesse Mary og svigermor var midtpunkt **
(Crown Princess Mary and mother-in-law in the centre of attention)

** Kronprinsesse Mary viser maven frem **
(Crown Princess Mary shows belly/tummy)

[Madame Royale]

I like that todays afternoon news had a brief story about Mary's pregnancy, and needed an english voice over for when Mary spoke to the Danish media.

I'm sure a good deal of Australian's tend to forget that Mary speaks Danish as an everyday language nowadays, because we generally only ever hear her speak english when theres a story of notable interest.

[Marika86]

Mary is so radiant in those photos with her little baby bump!! ♥

http://www.ppe-agency.com/500px/Aug2010/PPE10081020.jpg
In this photo i see a little bump

[lancchick]

A really great audio photo slideshow of the harbor tour. There are lots of shots of the entire family. Foto og lyd: Stå aldrig til søs.... - Politiken.dk

Here's the original article: http://politiken.dk/indland/article1033295.ece

[dazzling]

Mary makes first appearance since announcement she's expecting twin
HelloMagazine.com

[Tarlita]

Thanks Lancchick, I really loved the photos and funny song. It must have been a visual feast from the Dannebrog watching all the ships on the harbour and they were probably using their foghorns as well. Little Isabella had her ears covered at one point against the noise. A beautiful sunny day too. An Australian warship was invited along with 26 other European countries. Looked like a great day for the royals and spectators.

[missjane]

Originally Posted by lancchick

A really great audio photo slideshow of the harbor tour. There are lots of shots of the entire family. Foto og lyd: Stå aldrig til søs.... - Politiken.dk

Here's the original article: Kongehuset fejrede den danske flåde - Politiken.dk

These photos are lovely! The children crack me up! Especially looking through the binoculars.

[ralucis]

I can see a bump in those pictures where she had the navy dress, she is gorgeous, I liked her from the very first tuime I saw her as a bride in her beautiful wedding day. She has a great family, they must be all thrilled with the news.

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by Muhler

Yes, unless they are otherwise unable to fullfill the duty as Monarch and regent. Anything else would be unheard of. I can't recall that has happened before.

It is Frederik who will be back on the 13. Then he will be Regent. his parents will still be away until the 22. August. Presumably in France as usual at this time of year.

There is no mentioning of what Frederik will be up to for the next two days.

Just wondering, if Frederik is back on the 13th, he isn't going to the Summer Youth Olympics, which he said he would be and missing his cousins weddings?

[ricarda]

According to the DRF calendar (updated today) Frederik will be in Singapore from 24-26 August, Henrik will be in Shanghai from 25 August to 1 September. And therefore it's the Queen, Mary, Joachim&Marie who will attend the wedding in Greece.

[Charlotte_Aster]

shouldn't someone stay in denmark to act as regent?

[ricarda]

That's Benedikte.

[lancchick]

Originally Posted by iceflower

10-08-2010 The celebration of the Danish Navy's 500 years anniversary
in Copenhagen.

Another video of Mary's remarks. She also curtsied to the Queen which I hadn't see in the photos. Gravid Mary: Jeg er ualmindelig træt

[Al_bina]

Denmark's Princess Mary was spotted aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog as the Danish Navy celebrated its 500-year jubilee in Copenhagen Harbour on Tuesday, looking svelte in a white frock...and certainly not showing any signs of pregnancy, much less being pregnant with twins!

Princess Mary Goes Yachting, No Signs Of Pregnancy Yet (PHOTOS)

[Lumutqueen]

Missing his cousins wedding for 2 days of the Summer Olympics when he could go at the start rather than the end is rather bad IMO.

Have these pictures been posted?
http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?z...rch=10-08-2010 Harbour

[ricarda]

He is not just going for the Youth Olympics but also to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Danish Seamens' Church in Singapore, held on 26 August.
And there are the 500 Years Danish Navy celebrations going on right now in Denmark with 2 more events for Frederik (stepping in for his mother) on 13 and 15 August.
So, obviously he could not go "at the start rather than the end".
Obviously Frederik and Henrik have engagements which are considered more important than the Greek wedding.

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by ricarda

Obviously Frederik and Henrik have engagements which are considered more important than the Greek wedding.

It's the wedding of his cousin, nothing should be more important than that.

[Zonk]

It is possible that Frederik's events could have been planned months if not a year in advance. And the Greek wedding was scheduled what.....six to eight weeks ago? I am pretty sure the Junior Olympics was planned at least a year in advance.

Frederik has engagements and will be represented by his wife....since his cousin is fully aware of Fredik's position and his duties......Nikolas most likely is not taking his cousin's absence as a snub. Stuff happens. Obviously everyone can' t be everywhere at the same time.

[PrincessAurora]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Celebration of the Danish Navy's 500 years anniversary in Copenhagen,
August 10, 2010:


Picture gallery from sn.dk:

** Billedserie: Mary til fest med flåden **

These pictures are sweet! I wonder how CP Mary always looks so perfect. CP Mathilde and CP Letizia are like that too - always perfect skin, lovely dress, not a hair out of place, and warm smiles.

[missjane]

Originally Posted by lancchick

Another video of Mary's remarks. She also curtsied to the Queen which I hadn't see in the photos. Gravid Mary: Jeg er ualmindelig træt

She has such a lovely tone and speaking voice. To me her danish sounds very clear and fluent.