Crown Princess Mary, Current Events Part 15: September 2021 -

[polyesco]

gallery and video from today's visit to UC SYD
https://jv.dk/artikel/mary-er-impone...ige-studerende

[Muhler]

Originally Posted by Archduchess Zelia

No, Marie is patron of the University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet). UC SYD is a university college (en professionshøjskole). Two different schools with different types of education but covering the same geographical area.

I see.

[eya]

Crown Princess Mary presents the DI Prize 2022 in connection with the DI Summit in Copenhagen today 27 September
The DI Prize is awarded annually in connection with the DI Summit to a company that has made a special effort within a current theme in business and society.


https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...rnen-over-alle

[Muhler]

Originally Posted by Muhler

I see.

DI - Danish Industry is the main organization of predominantly Danish production businesses - with main focus on export.

It is probably the most, or second most, influential organization in DK, regardless of political orientation. They don't care what government is in power, as long as their interests are met as much as possible.
So basically when DI talks, every government listens. - Carefully!
Being so focused on export, revenue (from taxes) and jobs the DRF works very closely with this organization.
As such Mary is very familiar with not only how this organization works, who it represents but also those who head the organization.

DI does not buy political influence as such, just like the unions it has political influence in view of those they represent.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by Muhler

DI - Danish Industry is the main organization of predominantly Danish production businesses - with main focus on export.

It is probably the most, or second most, influential organization in DK, regardless of political orientation. They don't care what government is in power, as long as their interests are met as much as possible.
So basically when DI talks, every government listens. - Carefully!
Being so focused on export, revenue (from taxes) and jobs the DRF works very closely with this organization.
As such Mary is very familiar with not only how this organization works, who it represents but also those who head the organization.

DI does not buy political influence as such, just like the unions it has political influence in view of those they represent.

Thank you Muhler for the explanation. It is really too bad that the DRF does not get the international recognition it deserves and that goes for quite a few of the European RFs. THESE RFs are the definition of "working" royals.

[iceflower]

The Palace has shared some photos of Mary at the DI Prize 2022 ceremony today:


** kongehuset instagram gallery **


And here's another gallery:


** gtresnews gallery **

[Muhler]

Originally Posted by Izzie

Thank you Muhler for the explanation. It is really too bad that the DRF does not get the international recognition it deserves and that goes for quite a few of the European RFs. THESE RFs are the definition of "working" royals.

Yes, a large part of current royal families is to help Danish export - and thereby creating jobs and tax revenues as a result of the export. Apart from advocating various social issues as well as helping their country in gaining more political influence in international organizations and fora.
It's IMO 50/50 representation/direct working for Danish political interests.

It has shifted from the DRF representing itself and gracing an event or a protection by their mere presence, as it predominantly still was during the reign of Frederik IX. With the odd state visit abroad showing the flag. - To having a direct and increasing national-political role during the reign of QMII - to today the DRF-members also trying to have a direct influence and directly addressing issues often with a considerable political context and message on an international stage. (Of course okayed by the politicians.)

It would have been a no-go for say Benedikte to verbally advocate the rights of women internationally or to address welfare issues. - While such topics are now not only normal for Mary and our Marie, but actually expected of them.

We see a similar pattern in most European monarchies.

[Izzie]

Thanks Muhler! Yes...as with the DRF...the same goes for the Dutch RF, Belgian RF, Norway, Sweden and Spain. They are much more involved in advocating for social/relevant/important issues and NOT just showing up at a organization, smiling, waving, cutting a ribbon and then that's it. That their mere presence is enough. Also, these RFs that I mentioned are also involved in humanitarian trips to hard hit countries, highlighting the issues and bringing with them individuals/organizations that are making differences or can make a difference there. Mary has done this to a huge extent, especially via her Foundation. They are also part of high-level task forces, UN committees, etc. THIS is what modern royals have to do these days. They have to be able to speak on the issues they champion, be well-versed and knowledgeable in them and be able to give articulate speeches about them. It is much more than just smiling and waving.

Here is a video of Mary presenting the DI Award at the DI Summit today. She gave a short speech beforehand. - https://tv.di.dk/secret/78901135/9b1...8672bfd6a0cdfb

[Muhler]

Yes, their roles have clearly changed - in my lifetime in fact.

The nodding and waving royals that are seen but not heard are so yesteryear in today's world.
It's IMO a question of both staying relevant but also utilizing the royals to the max. From a cost-benefit analysis as well as a PR-view it's a sound move, I believe.

It must also be so much more rewarding for the royals, that they are allowed to use their education (most now have a university degree or at least a well-rounded education - some even with personal work-experience on what was often a pretty high level, for the age they were when they got engaged) and their drive, interests and position to as must extent as possible.
It must sometimes have been so frustrating to have a drive, a conscious or a message about some social issue and never being allowed to address it.

- To quote a former Danish PM, Jens Otto Kragh, who when talking about the teenage Princess Margrethe to political colleagues, said: "I understand she's intelligent. A pity."

In other words: He felt her intelligence was wasted becoming the next monarch. - And to some extent he was at least partially right at his time. (It must have been during the early 60s.)
Of course he was also arch-Social-Democrat, who at least in principle was a republican. (That has changed since then. The Social Democrats today have no intention of even suggesting abolishing the monarchy. In fact many of them have no problems at all receiving orders, something Social Democrats only twenty years ago, would have thanked no to. Out of principle.)

[Izzie]

I totally agree with you. Most of the current monarchs, heirs and next consorts. I am speaking about Spain, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium and Netherlands. In looking at current and next Queen consorts specifically they all bring education and real world experience to the table that has just enhanced their ability to execute their duties. Also though, you have to want to put all that education and experience to use. If you do not have the desire, drive to put anything you bring to the table into action, then it is useless. You also have to want to improve as well. You must want to evolve any area in which you may be lacking or have trouble with. Again, modern royals now have to have a strong work-ethic, social conscious, be able to relate to all sorts of people, be well versed in current/relevant topics, be articulate, be prepared, and WANT to put all your skill set to actual work, if any. Showing up for smiles, waves and photo ops is certainly not going to cut it anymore.

[Muhler]

Yeah, if you were to publish a "royal consort wanted" job offer today, it would have to list quite a few personal as well as professional qualifications!

Being able to have children (it was after all mainly female consorts only a couple of generations ago) being presentable and reasonably well-mannered and being able to do small-talk at length and endure tedious people and events day in day out was pretty much sufficient beforehand.

Let us be grateful that has changed! Otherwise we would have fewer monarchies today and they would be much less interesting to follow.

To paraphrase Darwin: Modern monarchies is about the survival of the adaptable.

[iceflower]

Crown Princess Mary participated in the opening of the 6th international youth conference "Re-imagine Youth Mental Health" in Copenhagen this morning, September 30.

But the press was of course more interested in the current title drama and asked her about that:


** BB article: Kronprinsesse Mary om egne børn midt i svær tid: Vil også se på deres titler **


** BB video: For første gang: Nu udtaler kronprinsesse Mary sig om svær situation i den kongelige familie **


The Palace has shared some photos:


** kongehuset gallery **

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Crown Princess Mary participated in the opening of the 6th international youth conference "Re-imagine Youth Mental Health" in Copenhagen this morning, September 30.

But the press was of course more interested in the current title drama and asked her about that:


** BB article: Kronprinsesse Mary om egne børn midt i svær tid: Vil også se på deres titler **


** BB video: For første gang: Nu udtaler kronprinsesse Mary sig om svær situation i den kongelige familie **

Sadly Mary's very important event about youth mental health is not even a footnote. Just one more piece of collateral damage. Maybe Mary can do a video blog of her event herself and post it. At least give it and the organization involved the attention it deserves.

[polyesco]

Outside drama or not, Mary does great work.
https://twitter.com/headspaceDK/stat...31321099706368

[EML]

Originally Posted by polyesco

Outside drama or not, Mary does great work.
https://twitter.com/headspaceDK/stat...31321099706368

Yes she does do sterling work but in this clip she looks sad and tired!

Originally Posted by EML

Yes she does do sterling work but in this clip she looks sad and tired!

Do others think she should have been left to say “that she had no comment” . The pressing and intrusive questions make it very difficult when she is supporting worthy causes and giving them no publicity.

[Muhler]

Originally Posted by EML

Do others think she should have been left to say “that she had no comment” . The pressing and intrusive questions make it very difficult when she is supporting worthy causes and giving them no publicity.

They tried that with Herlufsholm and that didn't go well!

Anyway a "no comment" could easily be interpreted as not supporting the Monarch. And then the speculations would really take off!

I don't think Mary could do anything less.
She is the Crown Princess, she has to support her husband.
And her husband is the Heir, so he has to support the Monarch.

Otherwise we have not only a family crisis on our hands, but a national crisis!

[EML]

Originally Posted by Muhler

They tried that with Herlufsholm and that didn't go well!

Anyway a "no comment" could easily be interpreted as not supporting the Monarch. And then the speculations would really take off!

I don't think Mary could do anything less.
She is the Crown Princess, she has to support her husband.
And her husband is the Heir, so he has to support the Monarch.

Otherwise we have not only a family crisis on our hands, but a national crisis!

I take the point and see your point of view. She just looked so sad and weary which is so unlike her.

[eya]

Crown Princess Mary attends a reception marking the 60th anniversary of the UNICEF Supply Division in Denmark. The reception is organized by UNICEF and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...ilaeumsfejring

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by eya

Crown Princess Mary attends a reception marking the 60th anniversary of the UNICEF Supply Division in Denmark. The reception is organized by UNICEF and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...ilaeumsfejring

She first made a surprise visit to UNICEF supply to help pack "school-in-a-box" boxes for Ukrainian children.
Photo of Mary packing the boxes: https://billedbladet-prod.imgix.net/...=imgixjs-3.4.0

After that, she attended the reception where she gave a speech. I hope that this event is covered by the DRF social media...very important/relevant.

[iceflower]

Here are some more photos of today:


** tt.se gallery ** rex gallery ** kongehuset video **


And here's a copy of Mary's speech (in English, even if the title below is not ):


** kongehuset: H.K.H. Kronprinsessens tale ved festligholdelsen af UNICEF 60 år i Danmark den 7. oktober 2022 **