General News about Frederik, Mary and Family 7: October 2010 - March 2011 - Page 11

FasterB · #**201** 02-11-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

I understand why they changed the churches between Christian and Isabella, I just don't see why they should change it again. If it's setimentally then why wasn't Christian christened at Holmens Kirke? If it's about re-vival why didn't the royal couple marry at that church?
I've read everyones responses, and i'm thankful for them. It's not going to change my mind on thinking why have they chosen it? Guess only the CP couple could answer that question. Might have to pop over and ask them.

The DRF has always changed between the major churches in Denmark. Why so? I don´t know, but my best guess is that they don´t want to favor any church.

Lumutqueen · #**202** 02-11-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FasterB

The DRF has always changed between the major churches in Denmark. Why so? I don´t know, but my best guess is that they don´t want to favor any church.

Strange, I suppose i'm of the mind that it would be nice if there was an official royal church if you get me.

Also Holmens Kirke is quite big isn't it?

Lumutqueen · #**203** 02-11-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnaNotherThing

At least now we have a timeline for a countdown to hear the names of the twins...Which to me is the most important thing, my next area of interest is what Mary will wear

So totally shallow am I...

I think we're all wondering what the outfit will be like. I'm hoping for a pink dress and blue coat.

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Originally Posted by Sternchen

As Peter Heering is already a godfather to Isabella, I don't think Caroline will be a godmother to one of the twins

How come having Peter as a godfather possible eliminates Caroline?

FasterB · #**204** 02-11-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

Strange, I suppose i'm of the mind that it would be nice if there was an official royal church if you get me.

Also Holmens Kirke is quite big isn't it?

Yes, Holmens is quite big, but not as big as the CPH Cathedral and both of them are not as big as the Aarhus Cathedral.

I think it´s great that they change between the churches.

FasterB · #**205** 02-11-2011, 05:49 PM

I´m guessing that she will wear the headband she has worn for both the christening of Prince Christian and Princess Isabella

Lumutqueen · #**206** 02-11-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FasterB

Yes, Holmens is quite big, but not as big as the CPH Cathedral and both of them are not as big as the Aarhus Cathedral.

Is it bigger than the one Christian was christened in?

Lumutqueen · #**207** 02-11-2011, 05:51 PM

I do love that flowery head band.

FasterB · #**208** 02-11-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

Is it bigger than the one Christian was christened in?

I don´t know the exact numbers, so it´s a guess, but I would say yes, Holmens is a bit bigger than Christiansborg.

csw · #**209** 02-11-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Muhler

I very much doubt that.
That would be so very much illegal!
The law will hit any editor of journalist stupid enough to use such methods with a very big hammer.
- Not to mention the reaction from the readers...

Oh, I meant that the CPC (not the journalists) may have played the music loud so that their conversations couldn't be heard. But I'm sure you're right - very unlikely

Mirabel · #**210** 02-11-2011, 09:24 PM

Could someone please tell me, which palace at Amalienborg belongs to Frederik and Mary?
I thought it was Christian VIII but I read somewhere that it is Frederik VIII.

ashelen · #**211** 02-11-2011, 10:31 PM

I think becasue it willb e photographer from al l over and the photos will be in international magazines it is a way to show denamrk around the world , all the beautiful churches!

AnnaNotherThing · #**212** 02-11-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

I think we're all wondering what the outfit will be like. I'm hoping for a pink dress and blue coat.

I beat you to it...I suggest this way back in November 2010...check out my post (1339):

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...ml#post1166281

But anyway it's not a competition...I would love to see Mary in a pink shift dress under a blue frock coat, too...

windsorgirl · #**213** 02-11-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirabel

Could someone please tell me, which palace at Amalienborg belongs to Frederik and Mary?
I thought it was Christian VIII but I read somewhere that it is Frederik VIII.

It is Frederik VIII palace.

ricarda · #**214** 02-12-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

Is it bigger than the one Christian was christened in?

It's hard to tell because they have different shapes. Holmens Church has the shape of a cross, whereas Christiansborg Chapel is quadratic.
Moreover Holmens Church has a lot of dark wood and art objects/decorations inside (IIRC there were ships hanging from the ceiling) whereas Christiansborg Chapel is very light-coloured. So even if Holmen may be bigger in numbers I didn't have the feeling it's a much bigger church.

FasterB · #**215** 02-12-2011, 02:55 AM

And with the head band from Prince Christian and Princess Isabella´s christenings :)

Muhler · #**216** 02-12-2011, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by csw

Oh, I meant that the CPC (not the journalists) may have played the music loud so that their conversations couldn't be heard. But I'm sure you're right - very unlikely

Well, I did mean the CP couple.
Recording or even writing about what you (a journalist standing outside) have heard people say in their home, even with the windows open, is very much a breach of the Danish laws of privacy.
It's another matter if someone had stepped out on a balcony and shouted something out across the square.

Viv · #**217** 02-12-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ricarda

It's hard to tell because they have different shapes. Holmens Church has the shape of a cross, whereas Christiansborg Chapel is quadratic.
Moreover Holmens Church has a lot of dark wood and art objects/decorations inside (IIRC there were ships hanging from the ceiling) whereas Christiansborg Chapel is very light-coloured. So even if Holmen may be bigger in numbers I didn't have the feeling it's a much bigger church.

Ricarda, seating capacity info available on the internet:

Christiansborg chapel: 340
Holmens church: 1200
Cathedral: 1500 (corrected)

Christiansborg chapel sounds about right, but I'm not quite sure how to squeeze in 1200 persons in Holmens (which I happen to know well). IMO 800-1000 sounds more like it, but maybe the gallery seats more people than I thought?

Viv

FasterB · #**218** 02-12-2011, 06:31 AM

They are right about seating 1200 in Holmens. I have been singing in Holmens and one of the times there were app. 1200 people. The galleries takes a lot of people and the choir can be squeezed together a bit. They don't have to fill up two parts of the gallery :):):)

csw · #**219** 02-12-2011, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Muhler

Well, I did mean the CP couple.
Recording or even writing about what you (a journalist standing outside) have heard people say in their home, even with the windows open, is very much a breach of the Danish laws of privacy.
It's another matter if someone had stepped out on a balcony and shouted something out across the square.

Oh - now I understand! That's a great law! I wish we had more privacy laws in the US :-(

**Stefan** · #**220** 02-12-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Viv

Ricarda, seating capacity info available on the internet:

Christiansborg chapel: 340
Holmens church: 1200
CathedraL: 1600

Christiansborg chapel sounds about right, but I'm not quite sure how to squeeze in 1200 persons in Holmens (which I happen to know well). IMO 800-1000 sounds more like it, but maybe the gallery seats more people than I thought?

Viv

Wasn't it said at the time of the Wedding that the Cathedral had place for 800 guests which where present at the Wedding. And from the pics one can see that they have put extra chairs between the benches.