Christian, Isabella, Vincent and Josephine, News Part 3: November 2015 -

[Muhler]

Wonderful.

According to the text, someone passing them nicked a couple of popcorn from Isabella's what-do-you-call-it box. Leading to a slightly confused smile from her.
- Hopefully someone they know. As there seems to be a lot of people around they know.
The woman sitting behind them. I'm sure I have seen her before.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by Muhler

Wonderful.

According to the text, someone passing them nicked a couple of popcorn from Isabella's what-do-you-call-it box. Leading to a slightly confused smile from her.
- Hopefully someone they know. As there seems to be a lot of people around they know.
The woman sitting behind them. I'm sure I have seen her before.

It seemed like they knew quite a few people sitting around them. In the video, Josephine hands her popcorn bucket to a person sitting behind her. Isabella is taking her role of "eldest sibling present" very seriously. And then on the other end you have Vincent looking like an angel calmly eating his popcorn...lol. I think even their "manny" might have advised Josephine that playing "popcorn pong" (I just made that name up) in front of the flashing cameras was not the best idea...lol. He may have been a little more subtle than Isabella's elbow!

[polyesco]

New pictures for Christian's 16th birthday. Very nice photos
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVCWd8ID..._web_copy_link

[Izzie]

DRF Instagram has posted two new photos of Christian on the event of his 16th birthday. The photos were taken at school. Caption says he will he celebrating with his family. From what I was able to gather, he is off school this coming week.

https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...g-paa-kort-tid

From the DRF Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/10004463658...3460274818522/

[Muhler]

That's correct. The week long autumn holiday starts this weekend.
The schools are always closed in week 42.

Beforehand it used to be called the "potato-holiday", back when DK was predominantly an agricultural society. And the children were needed for the potato harvest.
That was also crucial for the economy of the country and since the children were kept away from school anyway, it was decided to make a virtue out of necessity, so week 42 was made an annual holiday and has remained so ever since.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by Muhler

That's correct. The week long autumn holiday starts this weekend.
The schools are always closed in week 42.

Beforehand it used to be called the "potato-holiday", back when DK was predominantly an agricultural society. And the children were needed for the potato harvest.
That was also crucial for the economy of the country and since the children were kept away from school anyway, it was decided to make a virtue out of necessity, so week 42 was made an annual holiday and has remained so ever since.

Thanks for the background! I had actually been thinking it was a pretty random week for a school holiday in the middle of October. Glad Christian gets to be home for a few days. And now the fact that Mary and Frederik's calendar didn't show any official engagements makes sense. Probably took a few days to spend with the whole family.

[Muhler]

A more than good guess would be the hunting lodge at Trend.
They seem to have established a tradition for spending the autumn holiday there.

It's lovely there at this time of year. Inside a forest (or rather large plantation) it's very dark. And with the wind shaking the leaves off the trees, it's "cuddle-up-under-a-blanket-with-a-mug-of-cocoa-in-front-of-the-fireplace-evenings." - In dim light with candles all over the place and at least later next week, with the rain drumming against the windows.

https://www.bolius.dk/fileadmin/_pro...27b0d82259.jpg

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by Muhler

A more than good guess would be the hunting lodge at Trend.
They seem to have established a tradition for spending the autumn holiday there.

It's lovely there at this time of year. Inside a forest (or rather large plantation) it's very dark. And with the wind shaking the leaves off the trees, it's "cuddle-up-under-a-blanket-with-a-mug-of-cocoa-in-front-of-the-fireplace-evenings." - In dim light with candles all over the place and at least later next week, with the rain drumming against the windows.

https://www.bolius.dk/fileadmin/_pro...27b0d82259.jpg

Honestly...that sounds lovely! And it seems to be super private there where they can relax and the kids can have fun and enjoy having their brother home for a few days! Not to mention, I am sure his parents are happy he's home! Sounds perfect actually.

[Blog Real]

Prince Christian’s wild 16th Birthday Party

Prince Christian had a wild birthday celebration in the Chancellery house last Friday (22.Oct) hosted by the Crown Prince Couple. Both old friends from Trane and new friends from Herluf were invited to the party.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVgM8MQl...dium=copy_link

[polyesco]

I saw this and wonder if the friend that sent the video in will be invited again. The little royals are definitely growing in a time where everything seems to be posted.
Frederik and Mary seem to value their privacy and especially for their parties inside their homes we hardly get a glimpse.
Lessons will be learned and the circle of friends tighter.

I'm glad Christian was able to celebrate with his family and friends. He is lucky that his birthday falls during fall holidays lol.
And from the glimpse of his reddish tuxedo, he is following in the fashion footsteps of his father and grandfather : )

[Izzie]

Glad Christian was able to have what we like to call a "massive rager" for his 16th birthday.

Whoever made that video public, may find themselves off any guest list in the future. Christina, along with the other 3 siblings, will start to learn who they can trust and who is a hanger on with a public social media account. They are growing up in a time where everyone has a social media presence and many are trying to "make themselves happen" by posting a video or photo hoping it goes viral and gets them views or hits on their accounts. But, I do think that Frederik and Mary are very aware of the issues with social media and are guiding the kids to ensure that they are cognizant of them because all it takes is one unfortunate (even if innocent) photo or video and the sharks circle if they smell blood.

And I agree it is a pretty snazzy red/maroon velvet tuxedo jacket he is sporting. Glad he enjoyed his birthday.

[Blog Real]

I agree. Christian, Isabella, Vincent and Jospehine will have a small group of friends they can trust.
Nowadays with social media people when they are close to a royal or a famous person will always be tempted to share anything on social media.

[Izzie]

https://herognu-dk.translate.goog/jo...&_x_tr_pto=nui

No photos but apparently josephine and isabella were at a recent dress rehearsal for what sounds like the Danish version of UK's Strictly Come Dancing. It is called Dancing with the Stars here in the US. Per the article Josephine got to play judge during the dress rehearsal

[Muhler]

A good find.

It has been tradition for years that Mary visit the dress rehearsal for Dancing with the Stars, or whatever you call it in your countries. (Here it's called Wild/crazy about Dancing.)
And here in DK it's aired on Fridays.

Mary has said that she and the girls watch the show. - While the boys and Frederik are in hiding no doubt - where have I seen that situation before, I wonder...

However, this time Isabella and Josephine went on their own. (Presumably because Mary was on her way back from Africa.)
Josephine was on the judging panel and gave constructive criticism to the contestants as well as grades.
Josephine was also fascinated by the dresses, when she and Isabella went backstage and chatted with thee contestant.

- Apart from no doubt being fun. It's also a good little exercise for the girls to be on the job alone and learning to small talk with strangers. And that in a safe, informal setting.
No wonder the children have got self confidence when the cameras are on.

[Izzie]

I agree Muhler. It is outings like this that are good for them to get good experience.

I follow BBs IG account and they always photos when the show airs.

The show is very popular here in the US and currently airing its 30th season. Will admit I've watched the US version since season 1. The format was initially started with the UK version called Strictly Come Dancing. Now the show runs in a multitude of countries. My mom watches the Spanish version called Mira Quien Baila (Look Who's Dancing).

And yes...I can imagine this is the time of the evening where the guys are in another room watching sports. Lol!

[polyesco]

The twins turn 11 tomorrow! Here are some cute galleries of Vincent and Josephine.
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...t-og-josephine
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...med-mor-og-far

[Izzie]

On their 11th birthday, new photos of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine have been shared on the DRF Instagram account. The photos were taken by CP Mary.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYdepCJK...dium=copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYdejM5K...dium=copy_link

[Archduchess Zelia]

And lovely photos of the twins together (feat. their new puppies) on the website: https://www.kongehuset.dk/foto-video...es-foedselsdag

[Tarlita]

I wish the twins all the best for their 11 th Birthday. I still don't know how they will be able to give up the puppies - they are too cute.

[polyesco]

Such lovely photos! Both individually and together.
And with puppies adding to the cuteness factor!