Crown Princely Family Visit to the Faeroe Islands: August 23-26, 2018 - Page 2

Muhler · #21 08-23-2018, 03:30 AM

And here is BB's live link: https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...r-til-torshavn

Unfortunately TV2's link can't be seen outside DK.

15 minutes to go.

Billed Bladet is live now.

https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...r-til-torshavn

Running commentaries in this post.

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They will be met with salutes and national hymn. Then M&F and children will walk through Thorshavn and at some point the will see a traditional chain-dance.

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There appears to be no live link from Faeroese TV. - But perhaps I'm missing it?

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Dannebrog is - not late - royals are never late, the clock is too fast...
But she will moor at the quay a little past 10.

In the meantime the poor Ulrik Ulriksen is doing some serious back-swimming!

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BB will also send live from M&F arriving at Klaksvig tomorrow forenoon.

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Dannebrog is coming in, escorted by local wooden ships and rowing boats.
For those who are not well versed in maritime traditions: You may notice the Faeroese flag is flying from the mast. That's a sign of respect for th country the ship is visiting.

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11 degrees C.
The BB camera woman is swearing - other photographers are in her way!

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They are all wearing traditional outfits.

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The sentry has taken up position at the end of the phalarope with drawn cutlass, so any moment now.

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There are altogether 34 items on the agenda during this visit.

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The family is piped off board and the women, led by Josephine descends at a majestic pace.

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BB is closing their live coverage for now. Not being a TV-network I guess it's impractical for them to pace after M&F and set it up with the limited resources they have.

carina_a · #22 08-23-2018, 03:51 AM

The weather looks terrible at the moment

eya · #23 08-23-2018, 04:05 AM

They are soo lovely!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0F_8og...danskekongehus

Gallery for the visit so far

https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed...faroe_islands?

marfre · #24 08-23-2018, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by eya

They are soo lovely!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0F_8og...danskekongehus

Thanks, they all look so lovely, I really like this national dress.

The weather seems to have changed for the better.

polyesco · #25 08-23-2018, 04:19 AM

Lovely family photo. Love that they used the traditional outfits

on the Dannebrog
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0Heyul...n-at=240810881

Muhler · #26 08-23-2018, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by marfre

Thanks, they all look so lovely, I really like this national dress.

The weather seems to have changed for the better.

That's the North Atlantic for you.
In literally an hour it may snow! Or be bright and warm sunshine.

ADDED: A BT video: https://www.bt.dk/royale/se-videoen-...paa-faeroeerne
21 minutes of the whole arrival.

M. Payton · #27 08-23-2018, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by polyesco

Lovely family photo. Love that they used the traditional outfits
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net...1f&oe=5C09ED76

on the Dannebrog
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0Heyul...n-at=240810881

Such a lovely family picture, poor Josephine she does not look happy, so calm and quiet, not like her at all....I think the outfits are perfect and would love to see Mary's entire outfit for the brooch looks so very nice. Papa Frederik standing in the back so tall and proud with his heir in front.......love Vincent with that tiny smile and bright eyes of his and Oh Isabella is so ready for this tour you can see her delight......what a marvelous sight this family is.......so looking forward to more..........

Roskilde · #28 08-23-2018, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by M. Payton

Such a lovely family picture, poor Josephine she does not look happy, so calm and quiet, not like her at all....I think the outfits are perfect and would love to see Mary's entire outfit for the brooch looks so very nice. Papa Frederik standing in the back so tall and proud with his heir in front.......love Vincent with that tiny smile and bright eyes of his and Oh Isabella is so ready for this tour you can see her delight......what a marvelous sight this family is.......so looking forward to more..........

I too can't wait to follow this summer cruise

Maybe you didn't watch the livestream, but sweet little Josephine appeared just as bright we know her

They all look so damn cute

carina_a · #29 08-23-2018, 05:11 AM

I love that when they wear traditional costumes they really wear everything

M. Payton · #30 08-23-2018, 05:20 AM

Thanks for the pictures, yep, Josephine is now herself, full of mischievous and ready to go.......love those hats the girls are wearing. So cute and wonder if they are hand made with all the tiny flowers in them. I love handmade things like that.....as I like a needle and thread in my hands for I do needlework quite a bit.

Muhler · #31 08-23-2018, 05:24 AM

Let's talk a little about the national costumes they are wearing today. - Most of the day, because they won't have time to change!

Judging from the style, I'd say it dates back from the early 1700's.
Men and women wear shoes with silver buckles.
The buttons of the men's outfit are made from silver, and such buttons are often presented as a baptism or confirmation gift.

Boys often wear wooden-shoes.

The colors are seemingly a matter of taste and in contrast to Greenland and Denmark apparently not an indication of where you are from and your status (Greenland) or a specific regional outfit (Denmark).

The outfits are expensive!
15-20.000 DKK = 1.800+ £ or 2.000+ € or 2.300+ $

There is a lot of needlework involved, M Payton.

ADDED: The outfits are a present from the Faeroese municipalities.

Here is a short video of a traditional Faeroese chain-dance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8SOjn9lFjA

The costumes are quite beautiful, eh?

Some of the songs and sagas dates back to events happening more than a 1.000 years ago, using the expressions and words of the sagas that were written down around 1200 and 1300's.

Here is such a saga (10 minutes) with English subtitles. It's almost hypnotic!
It's about an event in the 900's.
And you'll have plenty of time to look at the costumes...
And listen to what is basically a Viking dialect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvjdBelNFZM

QMII who at least understand a good deal of Faeroese, although she isn't good at conversing in the language, usually sing along with the chorus.

polyesco · #32 08-23-2018, 06:01 AM

More info on the traditional outfits. All gifts from the Faroe Islands. From the DRF instagram...

"The*Crown Prince’s traditional costume was donated by the Faroe Islands Governor and Lagting. The distinctive feature is the vest, which is red and with different embroideries in blue shades with leaves in different green tones.
The*Crown Princess’ national costume was donated by the Faroe Islands National Assembly and Legislation in 2005 when Her Royal Highness was on her first visit to the Faroe Islands. The traditional costume consists of an apron and scarf of dark green wool and with a marguerite pattern. The matching knitted sweater with snowflakes is in red and black. The silver is designed specifically for the Crown Princess.
Prince Christian’s national costume is a gift from Tórshavn*Municipality and the silver is a gift from the Faroe Islands country council and the Faroe Islands. The vest has an old Faroese pattern and is red and embroidered in purple and yellow flowers with leaves in different green shades.
Princess Isabella’s national costume is a gift from the municipality of*Sunda*and the silver is a gift from the Faroe Islands country council and the Faroe Islands. The national uniform consists of an apron, a scarf and a hat in blue wool.*
Prince Vincent’s*national costume is a gift from the Municipality of*Runavík*and the silver is a gift from the Faroe Islands country council and the Faroe Islands. The prince’s national costume is characterized by a red vest with an old Faroese pattern.*
Princess Josephine’s national costume is a gift from the municipality of*Klaksvík*and the silver is a gift from the Faroe Islands country council and the Faroe Islands. The national uniform consists of an apron, a scarf and a hat of blue wool.*"

Roskilde · #33 08-23-2018, 06:28 AM

Video from DR of their arrival:
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/vi...-faeroeerne#!/

Very first blurry pictures
http://533fe1f56f4cfaac108b-b217e084...08_r_705_0.jpg
https://umsit.knassar.fo/media/2018/...askipid-10.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DlRvLfGVsAEFe2y.jpg:large
https://umsit.knassar.fo/media/2018/...askipid-15.jpg
https://umsit.knassar.fo/media/2018/...ipid-13(1).jpg
https://umsit.knassar.fo/media/2018/...askipid-18.jpg

Muhler · #34 08-23-2018, 06:41 AM

Never fear, daily Mail is here!
With an article: Crown Princess Mary is joined by her family for an official visit to the Faroe islands | Daily Mail Online

suztav · #35 08-23-2018, 07:19 AM

The kids looks adorable in their outfits.

Roskilde · #36 08-23-2018, 07:42 AM

Too cute. Prince Christian being a gentleman and holding his sister's skirt, preventing it from getting wet when Isabella goes down to greet people

http://content.invisioncic.com/r3885...827d0b068e.jpg

Mary always lovely with the locals

https://bdk.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/res.../21892960-.jpg

Bella playing farmor, Queen Margrethe

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2...5017982459.jpg

Here a lovely larger group picture of the Crown Prince family on the Faeroe Islands:

https://asset.dr.dk/imagescaler/?fil...=60&ratio=16-9

Two lovely group pictures of the Crown Prince family in their national costumes

https://asset.dr.dk/imagescaler/?fil...=60&ratio=16-9
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DlSQyHhXcAEr8u8.jpg

More pictures:
https://umsitcms.knassar.fo/media/20...sbotnur-12.jpg
https://umsit.knassar.fo/media/2018/...gsbotnur-1.jpg
https://instagram.com/p/Bm0scubFwko/..._state_control
https://instagram.com/p/Bm0rUhpl-9O/..._state_control
https://umsit.knassar.fo/media/2018/...gsbotnur-5.jpg

Muhler · #37 08-23-2018, 08:23 AM

A very good gallery from Berlingske, which is no doubt going to be updated, så check back:
https://www.b.dk/nationalt/se-billed...ragter#slide-1

Here are links to Faeroese newspapers for our newsdiggers:
https://dimma.fo/
http://www.oyggjatidindi.com/
https://portal.fo/forsida.html

Polyesco's gonna like this photo of her Frederik: https://umsit.knassar.fo/media/2018/...askipid-16.jpg

M. Payton · #38 08-23-2018, 09:47 AM

First a huge Thank you to all who make this possible for us here to read and view as I am getting a tour of the Islands here myself.....

Yes Muhler, that last picture is showing a very dignified crown prince and future king doing his work for the people. You can not help but love a man in that type of hat now can you...so very handsome he is.

I am so loving all the pictures and the videos, I actually watched the ring dance, all 9 minutes of it and glad it showed the words to the song, imagine dancing like that for 9 minutes or more........my feet would not handle it today.

Does anyone know the weather there today as I like those capes the ladies are wearing and that big silver buckle on Mary's cape is quite nice.

Now I will just sit back with my tea and cookie and wait for more pictures and videos here......

**iceflower** · #39 08-23-2018, 10:03 AM

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Here's an additional gallery from today:

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Roskilde · #40 08-23-2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by iceflower

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Here's an additional gallery from today:

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