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02-02-2022, 05:45 PM
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Crown Princess Mary has given a birthday interview to the Australian Women's Weekly magazine:
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Is the hair butterfly on upside down?
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02-03-2022, 08:13 AM
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Thanks for trying. Regardless the kids looked pretty self-assured in responding to what they were asked. They are good in front of the cameras and press.
Video in BT article where you can hear part of their answers and Vincent talking. https://www.bt.dk/royale/kronprinses...-aabning-i-zoo
TV2 on Facebook posted an even better video of the twins answering questions. They are beyond precious.
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Vincent: "it has been very nice (hyggeligt) to be here and exiciting to see the animals after such a long time. We havent been here for a long time. It was funny seeing all the different animals".
Josephine is asked how it was being with the penguins:
She answered: "It was very nice. It has always been a wish of mine to feed them, and then that wish came true, luckily!".
They are very good at answering press questions. Very confident!
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02-03-2022, 10:08 AM
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02-03-2022, 01:18 PM
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 Is that because of her age.?
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02-03-2022, 01:27 PM
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Presumably. Or rather because she looks old enough to be addressed with formal You. But there is no rule as such. I'd say around eighteen or so it will be considered appropriate to start addressing young people with formal You.
Another journalist present might just as well have used the informal you.
Anyway, the painter has been inspired by the Danish gold-age painter (or Skagen-painter) Anna Ancher in regards to how the soft light falls on Mary.
The painter especially likes the soft spring-light we have in DK.
Mary was pleased saying that the artist had caught her on a very good day.
While Frederik pointed out that the painter had a good model.
And here are a few Anna Ancher paintings for comparison and to see where the Spanish painter found his inspiration.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Et0muGiW...jpg&name=large
https://skagenskunstmuseer.dk/wp-con...6/07/haf38.jpg
https://skagenskunstmuseer.dk/wp-con...x-782x1024.jpg
https://randerskunstmuseum.dk/wp-con...pa-laerred.jpg
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02-03-2022, 04:13 PM
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 I loved Prince Frederik's response! Classic!
I love the painting - but I cannot make out the detail in that mirror. The tree in the shadows reminds me of the shadows of the Eucalyptus trees that we see in the late afternoons here in Oz - especially in autumn. It like I can see the gentle sway of trees and feel the gulley breezes the trees give - and after a good pouring of rain, the Eucalyptus scent the trees permeate throughout. It is truly one of the best things about being in Australia - amongst others.
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02-03-2022, 05:13 PM
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I loved Prince Frederik's response! Classic!
I love the painting - but I cannot make out the detail in that mirror. The tree in the shadows reminds me of the shadows of the Eucalyptus trees that we see in the late afternoons here in Oz - especially in autumn. It like I can see the gentle sway of trees and feel the gulley breezes the trees give - and after a good pouring of rain, the Eucalyptus scent the trees permeate throughout. It is truly one of the best things about being in Australia - amongst others. |
It isn't a mirror. It is the modern art painting in Mary's office/study at home. I agree the portrait is beautiful.
Question: Did anyone watch the TV2 program/documentary that aired on 1/31 that would be so kind as to provide a summary?
thank you in advance!
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02-03-2022, 05:16 PM
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It isn't a mirror. It is the modern art painting in Mary's office/study at home. I agree the portrait is beautiful.
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I guess I hadn't taken too much notice of that modern art painting before! Thank you for pointing it out to me 
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02-03-2022, 05:42 PM
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I like this portrait! It shows Mary's elegance, and also serenity and calmness that comes with her age. The artist did not make her look like a teenage girl, but appropriately an elegant 50yo woman, I respect that.
And the portrait shows her in her (relatively) modern office, and not another grand, luxurious old-style room in the palace, which is very reflective of her time as a Crown Princess so far.
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02-03-2022, 10:01 PM
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Frederiksborg Castle is on my list of must see places along with Rosenborg castle. The artist has captured the essence of the Crown Princess. 18 years in Denmark has flown by.
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02-04-2022, 12:23 AM
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Frederiksborg Castle is on my list of must see places along with Rosenborg castle. The artist has captured the essence of the Crown Princess. 18 years in Denmark has flown by.
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She's been in Denmark for longer! She moved there 20 years ago and has been Crown Princess for 18 years in May. But you are definitely right - the time has flown!
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02-04-2022, 01:11 AM
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Question: Did anyone watch the TV2 program/documentary that aired on 1/31 that would be so kind as to provide a summary?
thank you in advance!
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I did. It was a bit superficial, I think. Also only had a running time of about 30-35 minutes, so you can't cover a lot over such a short span of time. Covered the engagement, the wedding, the births of the children and Mary's main areas of interest – namely women's rights and her work with the Mary Foundation.
Off the top of my head, they interviewed several of their own journalists, a journalist and a photographer from Billed Bladet, a journalist from BT, a historian, the Secretary General for Save the Children Denmark, the chairperson from Copenhagen Pride and a former Minister of Development Cooperation.
I'd say if you've followed Mary's life (in Denmark) just somewhat, you don't learn anything or see any footage in TV2's programme that you didn't already know or haven't see already. I'm actually thinking DR's programme (which will air Saturday and hopefully be available outside of Denmark) will cover a lot of the same events – only that's an hour long IIRC and is presented in conversation with Mary herself.
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Frederiksborg Castle is on my list of must see places along with Rosenborg castle. The artist has captured the essence of the Crown Princess. 18 years in Denmark has flown by.
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I cannot recommend a visit to Frederiksborg enough. It's marvellous and in addition to the castle being very impressive in and of itself, they always come up with really well-curated exhibitions. I usually go several times a year and it's always worth the ticket
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02-04-2022, 01:48 AM
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The portrait is one of the best I have seen!!
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02-04-2022, 05:27 AM
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The portrait is one of the best I have seen!!
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I agree, its lovely !
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02-04-2022, 07:28 AM
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Watching the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. When Denmark marches, the Australian TV commentator had to mention Mary & Frederik's story, and wished Mary a happy 50th birthday
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02-04-2022, 08:53 AM
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The portrait of her is really lovely. Classy, elegant, regal- but in a more modern way.
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02-04-2022, 10:40 AM
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Usually, portraits are horrendous and don't do justice to the person. But this portrait is so well done, beautiful yet simple. I love the light tones and the calm vibe
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I cannot recommend a visit to Frederiksborg enough. It's marvellous and in addition to the castle being very impressive in and of itself, they always come up with really well-curated exhibitions. I usually go several times a year and it's always worth the ticket |
Is Frederiksborg far from Copenhagen? It looks stunning from pictures. Never been to Denmark, but maybe one day I will. 
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