Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik, Current Events 2: January 2007 - August 2010

[H.M. Margrethe]

Originally Posted by JessRulz

Queen Margrethe with Ukranian President Viktor Jusjtjenko yesterday

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Source: Polfoto

I do think that Queen Margrethe is a strong person..just think of it for som weeks ago she had a serious knee surgery and now she is standing up with out any crutches talking and laughthing with President Viktor Jusjtjenko..what a lady

[Australian]

Danish Prince Would Rather Be Called "king"

Prince Henrik of Denmark, married since 1967 to Queen Margrethe, would prefer to be known as "king," reports said Thursday.

In an interview with the weekly Point de Vue published in his native France, Henrik appeared to air some of his frustration with being known as "prince" instead of "king", according to Copenhagen tabloid Ekstra Bladet

Danish Prince Would Rather Be Called "king" - World News - Playfuls.com - Business & World

[H.M. Margrethe]

Originally Posted by Australian

Danish Prince Would Rather Be Called "king"

Prince Henrik of Denmark, married since 1967 to Queen Margrethe, would prefer to be known as "king," reports said Thursday.

In an interview with the weekly Point de Vue published in his native France, Henrik appeared to air some of his frustration with being known as "prince" instead of "king", according to Copenhagen tabloid Ekstra Bladet

Danish Prince Would Rather Be Called "king" - World News - Playfuls.com - Business & World

I think he shoud shutt his mouth and be glad that he is prince consort Henrik...A big part of the danish population woud never call him king because he will never be king of Denmark.. i also think that ther is alot of the danish population who think that he shoud go back to France and stay ther for good...ther he has his own castle and ther he can be callede King Henri 1. of Caix

[crisscross1]

Originally Posted by H.M. Margrethe

I think he shoud shutt his mouth and be glad that he is prince consort Henrik...A big part of the danish population woud never call him king because he will never be king of Denmark.. i also think that ther is alot of the danish population who think that he shoud go back to France and stay ther for good...ther he has his own castle and ther he can be callede King Henri 1. of Caix

Is Henrik an unpopular man in your country?
I have always thought that he seemed a little eccentric, but disliked?

I did think his comment about being in third place behind his wife the Queen, and his son Crown Prince Frederik to be a little pompous (and immature) as he is, afterall, a member of the Royal family by marriage not by blood and should be grateful for any title that he is given. JMO.

[Lasse Pedersen]

Originally Posted by crisscross1

Is Henri an unpopular man in your country?
I have always thought that he seemed a little eccentric, but disliked?

I did think his comment about being in third place behind his wife the Queen, and his son Crown Prince Frederik to be a little pompous (and immature) as he is, afterall, a member of the Royal family by marriage not by blood and should be grateful for any title that he is given. JMO.

In my opinion, the Danish population is beginning to see HRH The Prince Consort as a person and an important figure in the life of HM The Queen rather than as a sophisticated French who has had some difficulties regarding the Danish language. As I see it, The Prince Consort is getting increasingly popular.

The fact that Henrik, The Prince Consort, is seen primarily as a figure in the life of Margrethe, The Queen, is also the basis of the article in question. Ekstra Bladet does its best to make it sound as if The Prince Consort has expressed a desire to be given title of King of Denmark, seeing that he is married to a queen. I have not read the entire article, but from the various quotations to be found online, it is not possible to conclude that Prince Henrik wants to be king.

The Prince Consort concludes that, “Today, a king’s wife gets the title of queen. But a reigning queen’s husband does not become king by marriage” and that, “The public is inclined to only acknowledge The Queen. Thus, the one-to-one relationship becomes unbalanced, not privately, but in the eyes of the public”.

If His Royal Highness had delivered any statement directly referring to him wishing to be king, it would have been published by Ekstra Bladet, but the above quotations are the most “incriminating” ones in the Point de Vue article.

/Lasse Pedersen

[Lasse Pedersen]

Yesterday, a package found in a sentry box at Christiansborg Palace, addressed for the private secretary to The Queen from a company in Germany. The package arose some suspicion and the police was called to the scene. The package was examined by the bomb squad and declared safe. When it was opened, it turned out that it was a pretty hat for Her Majesty The Queen. Luckily, the bomb squad’s dogs showed the package to be safe, otherwise, it might have been destroyed. The hat was sent to the lost properties office of central Copenhagen, but will probably be sent forward to The Queen today.

Sourse: Article at Politiken.dk (in Danish)

/Lasse Pedersen

[H.M. Margrethe]

Originally Posted by crisscross1

Is Henrik an unpopular man in your country?
I have always thought that he seemed a little eccentric, but disliked?

I did think his comment about being in third place behind his wife the Queen, and his son Crown Prince Frederik to be a little pompous (and immature) as he is, afterall, a member of the Royal family by marriage not by blood and should be grateful for any title that he is given. JMO.

I know that ther is alot of Danes who don´t like him because he is not speaking oure language very good and because has said that he think that it is so sad that he has to be in third line as you say...tha fact is that he will end at 4. maby 5. place if Mary and Frederik are going to have more children.
He has always knowend that when Frederik and Jocachim became olde and marriede and had children Henrik woud not have that mutch press attension as he had befor Frederik and Joachim were born.

Alot of Danes think that he is a fool when he are complaning over his lifestyle and that the Danes don´t like him to a journalist.

And as you say he is not royal by blood but royal by his marriage to Queen Margrethe and therfor he woud never be callede King Henrik in Denmark.

[Daneborn]

a textbook example of hypocracy:

the Danish media was so up on their high horses of freedom of speech when the muslim world was offended by the Mohamud cartoons.

obviously this high and mighty Danish media can't handle prince Henrik's human right to freedom of speech.

i'd suggest prince Henrik and the queen to pour themselves a nice cognac, have a silent laugh at the media and wish them to go take a hike.

[msleiman]

Why in the world would Prince Henrik think he should be line for the throne. He is married to the Queen but has not rights to the throne. I also think that if he wants to be in line or named king , he should learn Danish. How would he give the Christmas message if he does not speak Danish.

[Daneborn]

a textbook example of ignorance and prejudice:

accuse a man for claiming something someone else, not fluent in English, has commented on. bring him further down to his heels by attacking his, in some people's opinion, rather charming accent.

[Lasse Pedersen]

Originally Posted by H.M. Margrethe

tha fact is that he will end at 4. maby 5. place if Mary and Frederik are going to have more children.

Ekstra Bladet and other media’s recent misinterpretations of Prince Henrik’s statements in Point de Vue have yet again elicited some debate as to the ‘place’ of a prince consort in the Danish Monarchy.

HRH The Prince Consort is not and in line for the Danish throne and never will be. However, according to Danish court protocol, the spouse of the monarch is always second in terms of status, only surpassed by the monarch. When Frederik and Mary will reign, I am confident that Mary will be seen as number two by all because her husband holds the title of king and she that of queen.

In conclusion, HRH Henrik, The Prince Consort of Denmark is in fact ‘number two’, followed by HRH The Crown Prince, preceded by HM The Queen.

/Lasse Pedersen



Source (in Danish): borger.dk

[Sophus]

Today the danish national hospital - Rigshospitalet - celebrated their 250 years birthday. I was there to get some medicine for my mother and when I came back to the lobby I suddenly stood face to face with the Queen and prince Henrik (and a couple of million of others) all on their way to an reception. As I didn't know about the birthday I was quite surprised to see the Queen that close to me. Anyway - the best part of the story is that there was free food and drinks - a good thing for a poor student like me!

[Daneborn]

Lucky you, Sophus

Has any of you seen the summer schedule for Dannebrog?

[H.M. Margrethe]

Originally Posted by Daneborn

Lucky you, Sophus

Has any of you seen the summer schedule for Dannebrog?

Nope th is nothing at therir website yet.
I hope to se the all the royals in Aarhus city this easter

[fanletizia]

Prince Henrik in Mallorca

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[biboquinhas]

I think Prince Henrik should be there with the whole family, is a big disrespect IMO not to be there and be sailling in Mallorca.

[norwegianne]

Originally Posted by biboquinhas

I think Prince Henrik should be there with the whole family, is a big disrespect IMO not to be there and be sailling in Mallorca.

Be there for what? Margrethe's birthday isn't until Monday, and as stated in the press release posted by Lasse, he'll be there then. He was there over Easter with the rest of the family, walked on the beach with Joachim, Marie, Nikolai and Felix. Why shouldn't he have some time to sail if he wants?

[biboquinhas]

All the family is gather now unless him who is sailling whithout his wife! I don't think that his correct even because he is Prince Henrik and he must have obligations to his country!I think he doesn't do anything in benefit of his country, I have never seen he attend public events, having some Patronages!But maybe I«am wrong....

[ldt20]

Biboquinhas,

Prince Henrik does have engagements and I believe also patronages. If you go to the Danish Royal Watchers site and browse through past months, you can see many of the activities that Henrik does.

Originally Posted by biboquinhas

All the family is gather now unless him who is sailling whithout his wife! I don't think that his correct even because he is Prince Henrik and he must have obligations to his country!I think he doesn't do anything in benefit of his country, I have never seen he attend public events, having some Patronages!But maybe I«am wrong....

[norwegianne]

Originally Posted by biboquinhas

All the family is gather now unless him who is sailling whithout his wife! I don't think that his correct even because he is Prince Henrik and he must have obligations to his country!I think he doesn't do anything in benefit of his country, I have never seen he attend public events, having some Patronages!But maybe I«am wrong....

Prince Henrik's protectorates - from Kongehuset.dk:

Albert Schweizer Komitéen i Danmark
Alliance Française
De Allieredes Danske Våbenfæller
Amatørsymfonikerne
Blindes støttefond
Bloddononerne i Danmark
Danish Heritage Society of Dickson (sammen med H.M. Dronningen)
Danmarks Bridgeforbund
Danmarks Jægerforbund
Danmarks Museum for Lystsejlads
Dansk-Engelsk Selskab (sammen med H.M. Dronningen)
Dansk Epilepsiforening
Dansk Fransk Handelsunion
Dansk Møllerforening
Dansk Numismatisk Forening
Dansk Petanque Forbund
Danske Flyvere
De danske Forsvarsbrødre i København
Danske Garderforeninger i Udlandet
Dansk Kennel Klub
Dansk Korforening
Dansk militært Idrætsforbund
Dansk Røde Kors
Dansk Vandskiforbund
Dansk Vejhistorisk Selskab
EGV
Etatsorkestret
FN-Museet i Frøslevlejren
Fonden for Nyborg Fæstning
Foreningen af Officerer udenfor Aktiv tjeneste
Frantz Schubert Selskabet Danmark
Frøslevlejrens Venner
H.C. Andersen Museets Venner
Håndværker- og Industrimesserne
Den Internationale Orgelkonkurrence i Odense
Junior Chamber Danmark
Fregatten Jylland
Kattegatcentret
Kjøbenhavns Amatør-Sejlklub
Komittéen til Ulandsforeningers Kulturelle Samvirke
Kongelig Dansk Aeroklub
Københavns Akvarieforening
Københavns Drengekor
Københavns Rotary Klub
Københavnske Soldaterforeningers Samvirke
Landsforeningen af Polio-, Trafik- og Ulykkesskadede
Landskomiteen til Renovering af Fredericia Vold
Lion's Clubs International
Nicolai Malko International Competition for Young Conductors
Miljø Fonden af 1989
Museet for Fotokunst
NaturBornholm
Ebbe Munck's Mindefond (sammen med H.M. Dronningen)
Nyborg Fugleskydningsselskab af 1801
Odense Forenede Skydeselskab
Officersforeningen i København
Ordenshistorisk Selskab
Phuket Marine Biological Center
Politikompagniernes Støtteforening
Prix Littéraire des Ambassadeurs
Quercy Rail
Regates La Croix Blanche (Dansk Drageklub)
The Royal Air Forces Association, Copenhagen Branch
Scandinavian Festival of Music
Société Huguenote
Solistforeningen af 1921
Souvenir Francais
Souvenir Normand - Dansk Normannisk Selskab
Søofficers-Foreningen og Søe-Lieutenant-Selskabet
Vesterbro Ungdomsgård
Vilhelmsborg Ridecenter
Veterantogscenter Fredensborg
Zoologisk Have

He's on the board of:
De danske Kongers kronologiske Samlinger
Dronning Margrethes og Prins Henriks Fond

He's the president of:
Europa Nostra
"Comité des Patrons de la Fondation Européenne de la Culture"
WWF World Wildlife Fund, Denmark
De samvirkende Danske Forsvarsbroderselskaber
Royal Danish Yacht Club
"Association France-Danemark"
Prinsens Livregiments Soldaterforening
"International Dragon Association"

He's the chairman of:
Komiteen Kong Frederik den Niendes hæderspris for fortjenstfuld indsats for dansk eksport
Komiteen Dansk Eksportforenings diplom og Hans Kongelige Højhed Prins Henriks æresmedalje
Prins Henriks Skoles fond
bestyrelsen for Prinsgemalens Fond

Honorary Chairman or honorary member of:
"America's Cup Danmark A/S"
Marineforeningen
Aarhus Sejlklub
Tennisklubben "1900 Tennis"
Ærespræsident af Rebildselskabet
Academie de Marine
Academie de Montauban
Automobil Sports Klubben
Les Amis de l'Oeuvre et de Pensée de George Migot
l'Association Les Amis de Camille Pisarro
l'Association des Anciens du Lycée Albert Sarraut de Hanoi
l'Association Riquet et son Canal
l'Association de Sauvegarde des Eglises de Caïx et Fages
Association Internationale de Bibliophilie
Comité d'Honneur de l'Association des Amis de l'Université Paris-Sorbonne
Confrérie de la Chaine des Rôtisseurs (bailli d'honneur)
Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin (commandeur)
Conservatoire Européen de Musique de Paris
The Danish Club, London
Dansk Bibliofil-klub
Dansk Gravhundeklub (sammen med H.M. Dronningen)
Det Fyenske Salutbatteri (æreskanonér)
Det kgl. Danske Geografiske Selskab
Den Danske Soldaterforening, Michigan
Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht e.V.
Foreningen til den Ædle Hesteavls Fremme
Hellerup Idræts Klub
Helsingørs Kgl. Priviligerede Skydeselskab (overordentligt medlem)
Aarhus og omegn Jagtforening
Køge og Omegns Jagtforening
International Lawn Tennis Club of Denmark
Kjøbenhavns Skytteforening
Institut d'Etude des Civilisations Normandes 1988
Det Krigsvidenskabelige Selskab
Kungliga Svenska Segelsällskapet
La Maison de la Chasse et de la Nature
Concours International d'Opera
New York Yacht Club
Officersforeningen i København
Prague Heritage Fund
Royal Thames Yacht Club, London
Sportsrideklubben
Stamford Yacht Club
Søofficers-Foreningen
Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club
Vieilles Maisons Françaises
Aarhus borgerlige Skydeselskab
Det broderlige Skydeselskab i Aalborg
Aabenraa Skyttelaug.
"Maître ès Jeux" de l'Académie des Jeux Floraux de Toulouse

It might just be me, but I feel that he has plenty of protectorates and organizations he's involved it.

Just because one doesn't see as often a picture of him, or other male members of the Danish royal family, here on these forums as one does with the females, it doesn't mean that he isn't active for Denmark.

And as for the family gathering - I had presumed that to be over once Easter was done. I can't see Nikolai and Felix staying home from school and kindergarten to be with their family, and Prince Joachim has a farm to keep track of.