Prince Christian's confirmation: May 15, 2021


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The family look so very smart and well turned out. Prince Christian standing tall and proud and I am now thinking he resembles more like Prince Henrik than anyone else I can think of. Prss Isabella looks lovely. Even with salt and pepper in his beard how does CP Frederik manage to remain so goodlooking. Along with Mads he has the IT factor IMHO, and I am sure Madam Polyesco will agree with me. Mary looks lovely as usual.

Aha, I just noticed Frederik, Christian and Vincent are all wearing spotted ties similiar to Mary' s spotted dress. Except that Vincents tie is a lighter colour.
 
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Perfect and handsome family. How Christian grew ! How handsome he is !
 
Don't you all love how proud especially Vincent is looking when he is looking up to his brother?!
 
Christian met the press after the confirmation and this to say:
https://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/ECE12981106/fravaerende-familie-var-i-prins-christians-tanker/

He expressed regret that family members living abroad couldn't attend the confirmation due to restrictions.
"But that's how it is. They are in our hearts and minds."

When asked about John Donaldson, who currently lives in Britain, he replied: "He is also in our hearts."

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A sweet photo of Christian and QMII: https://images.scribblelive.com/2021/5/15/f34adab3-ff71-4697-b1bc-bb4e0e0198ef.jpg

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Mary wore the same brooch she also wore at Christian's baptism.

Another photo: https://s3.amazonaws.com/bucket.scr...5/15/1a467dab-d998-443f-8924-5345dc84328a.jpg
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- All from BT.

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Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowb...-Mary-son-Prince-Christians-confirmation.html
 
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Two very proud parents
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Christian helping his grandmother down the stairs:
https://images.scribblelive.com/2021/5/15/f34adab3-ff71-4697-b1bc-bb4e0e0198ef.jpg

Group photo after the service:
https://24liveblog.tradingfront.cn/event/2786977381789799028/20210515104621_466815.jpeg

And TODAY’S MAN!
Such a handsome, well behaved and eloquent young man. Frederik and Mary can rightly be proud.
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Prince Christian has now been confirmed and subsequently posed for the press with his family where he said that his grandfather, Mary's father, John was missing today.
- Yes, I have missed my grandfather. He was with us in our thoughts today, says Prince Christian.

Asked what he has received as a confirmation gift, he answers: - I do not know yet."

B.T.'s royal correspondent follows today's confirmation at Fredensborg Palace:

- While the bishop has prepared Christian for the church service, it was very clear that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess had prepared Christian thoroughly
for the press, Jacob Heinel Jensen says. - For the first time ever, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess left Christian alone with the press at the end of the photo shoot. And Christian answered questions about everything from guests to gifts It is a clear signal that Christian has grown up. Now the heir to the throne can speak for himself. And he did great. As a young adult man.

- When a journalist asks Mary the same question that Christian had already been asked - namely how the rest of the day will be - Mary says that Christian has already answered that. It's Mary's loving way of saying, 'It's Christian's day, and he's doing the talking, he adds.’

Video: ‘The Crown Prince family surprised big time: No one had seen that coming.’
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongeli...set-komme-kronprinsfamilien-overraskede-stort

"The approximately 150 people who had gathered in the palace square in front of Fredensborg Palace to get a glimpse of the royal family in connection with Prince Christian's confirmation had a nice surprise in the afternoon, when the church ceremony was well over. At 12.30, all of a sudden, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary and their four children appeared in front of the Chancellery House and waved to everyone. It aroused big cheers and joy among those present, several of whom had been waiting in the icy cold weather for a long time."
 
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At Facebook of the Swedish Royal Court
Today, Prince Christian is confirmed by Denmark in Fredensborg Palace Chapel.
The prince is one of the Crown Princess' godchildren and if it had not been for the pandemic, the Crown Princess would today be in Denmark to participate in the confirmation ceremony.
Instead, the Crown Princess has sent congratulations to her Danish godson, hoping that they will soon have the opportunity to meet.
https://www.facebook.com/Kungahuset/photos/a.585290444863205/4191324797593067
 
Gosh, Christian has gotten so big! (or "kæmpestor" as Mary rightly said, he's towering over both of his parents now :D) Where has time gone? And both gallantly helping his grandmother down the stairs and eloquently and confidently answering questions on his big day ("they're with us in our thoughts and our hearts" – such a wonderful way to put it).

I love that Mary repeated the Connaught Sapphire Brooch. And I love the dotted theme the Crown Prince family seemed to be sporting (especially Christian and Mary looked like they were matching both in colour and in dots).

And Mary and Frederik holding hands as they left their big boy for the solo pictures :wub:

I also think it was really neat how Christian got to invite his own friends now that he didn't get to be confirmed alongside them. I'm actually quite certain that's why Benedikte sat out on the confirmation – to make room for as many friends as possible.
 
A nice Tribute that Mary wore the Connaught sapphire brooch which was given to her by Queen Margrethe after his birth and first worn at his christening. Unfortunately it got lost (at last on pics) in the pattern of her gown.
 
Tillykke Prins Christian!!

The grown up Prince now towers over both his parents and he is still growing.

The Crown Princely couple have done a phenomenal job in raising their children.
I recall years ago how Princess Josephine (I think) during a walk about turned and asked her mom if it was ok to touch a baby. I thought that was so poignant- at a very early age she was taught to respect people and their boundaries. Also how could we forget the poise and grace that a young Princess Isabella showed in Samse.


Denmark out to be very proud!
 
The outfit of Queen Margrethe is very similar to the dress she wore at Frederik and Mary's wedding. Was it intentional? If yes, then that's a lovely touch ;)
 
Archduchess Zelia referred to a moment when Mary talked about her son, having grown up.

According to BB Mary and Christian looked at each other when she said that, perhaps this moment: https://billedbladet-prod.imgix.net...op=focalpoint&auto=format&ixlib=imgixjs-3.4.0
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongeli...m-sin-christian-den-lille-mand-er-blevet-stor
"Imagine that little man having turned into this huge young man."

Mary and Christian said the celebration would take place at Kancellihuset, with dinner, a cozy atmosphere and speech.

- Well, hopefully he will be spared the zillion homemade songs in his honor, that are otherwise a tradition of Danish celebrations. - It took me about two months to straighten my toes after the songs at my own confirmation. ?

Another tradition in connection with confirmation is "Blue Monday."
Those who have been confirmed venture into the nearest city in droves and dressed in their new clothes. Here they roam the streets, cafes, shops and amusement parks spending money on pretty much everything. - Traditionally this was after all their first day on their own as adults.
Beforehand they were on their own, but today it's common for a group of parents to stay at a location nearby, so they can seek help if need be. And get a ride home.
Thieves targeting confirmands have also been an issue, unsurprisingly.
- It is speculated whether Christian and his mates will go to Bakken or Tivoli, the two major amusements parks in Copenhagen and a place where confirmands tend to gather.

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A BB article focusing on Isabella and her wearing mascara:
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/tjekket-teenager-prinsesse-isabellas-nye-stil#134486-4
As well as all the other things she wore. No mentioning of design or jewellery though.
According to BB it is more than likely that Mary's stylist, Anja Alajdi and her hairdresser, Søren Hedegaard, had a hand in the family's appearance.
 
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Muhler said:
A BB article focusing on Isabella and her wearing mascara:
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/tjekket-teenager-prinsesse-isabellas-nye-stil#134486-4
As well as all the other things she wore. No mentioning of design or jewellery though.
According to BB it is more than likely that Mary's stylist, Anja Alajdi and her hairdresser, Søren Hedegaard, had a hand in the family's appearance.
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In one of the pictures (one with Christian proudly in the middle - and I can fully see him as the future crown prince and king) Isabella looked rather arrogant to me; probably her make up had something to do with it. She is most likely in that somewhat uncomfortable stage of being a young teenager trying to find her way (and all of that in the public eye).
 
Wonderful official pictures!
I especially love the one of Prince Christian with his proud parents ❤️

Great way how the Crown Prince and Crown Princess have chosen these more relaxed official photos - no need for official royal group photos when only one of Prince Christian's eight godfathers/mothers could participate in the confirmation.

The last group of today’s official pictures are wonderful too!

Covid-19 may had toned down Prince Christian’s confirmation in a large way, but the DRF have giving us A LOT from his confirmation and it seems to be a lovely and relaxed day for Prince Christian and family.
 
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It seems like the confirmation was a very happy and meaningful event despite the many absences. I’m sure the family and friends who couldn’t make it found other ways to let Christian know they were thinking of him.

Mary and Frederik look deservedly proud of their son - Mary, especially, looks like she’s over the moon! This isn’t the first time Christian has spoken fairly off the cuff to a group of press and it’s clear he already has this important part of his future role mastered. I like how his parents are relaxed and content to fade into the background a little to give him centre stage - it shows the press and the public they have confidence in him, and in turn likely gives Christian confidence in himself.
 
Congratulations to Christian. What a fine young man he has become, taller than both of his parents! They seem to be a close and loving family. I hope he has a few more carefree years with his grandmother alive and kicking!
 
I thought in some of the videos Isabella looked like she was chewing gum when they emerged from the door after.

Christian has really grown up and become so tall.

The family fashion coordination was very cute
 
Great Celebration and Congratulations do the Danish Posters for their Royal Family
 
What a wonderful day and event. Even with covid restrictions having tone it down, the family love and union shinned through.

Some thoughts. Frederik is just handsome. Him and Christian with 3 piece suits look so dapper.
The official pictures throughout the day were just wonderful.
The Crown Prince family look so happy and united. Christian what a lovely young man. He has always been so caring since a young age with his parents and siblings. Today with his grandmother and mother, just full of love.
Love the moment of the Queen greeting her grandsons Nikolai and Felix. The moment of Frederik and Mary going back inside, holding hands, leaving Christian in his big day to face the press. You could see their love and the pride in their first born.
https://twitter.com/x/status/1393521561471176704

The crown prince family coming out to wave to the people who have gathered. Such a nice gesture
https://twitter.com/x/status/1393587596731748356
 
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A nice celebration despite the Covid restrictions.

One question for the danish posters. Does confirmation also include taking Communion for the first time. And if yes it is during the Service or later.
Here in Germany usually at the evening of the confirmation day or a few days later a second Service takes place where all who have been confirmed take communion for the first time.
 
Stefan said:
A nice celebration despite the Covid restrictions.

One question for the danish posters. Does confirmation also include taking Communion for the first time. And if yes it is during the Service or later.
Here in Germany usually at the evening of the confirmation day or a few days later a second Service takes place where all who have been confirmed take communion for the first time.
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No, I remember from my preparations before confirmation that we took Communion.
I guess you can start as soon as you understand what is going on.
That's another question for our theologian, Benedikte. ?

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A BB article on Christian being confident when asked questions:
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/christian-fik-svaert-spoergsmaal-jeg-er-helt-blank
(Good, because I couldn't hear what he said, when seeing it on the news.)
Q: Have you (informal) had some nice confirmation-presents?
C: "No, not yet."

Q: Do you know what you get?
C: "No, I'm completely blank."

Q: What do you wish for?
Christian didn't respond. But presumably began to retire. Being congratulated by the journalists.
C: "Thank you very much."

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And some guests: https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongeli...private-gaester-de-var-med-til-konfirmationen
25 in total. Half of them friends of Christian.
Ellen Hillingsøe with her two children: Anna, 17. And Thomas, 18.
Several classmates from school.
Among them Marcus Nowak and Sebastian Sander. (The Sander name rings a bell in the back of my mind.)
And I noticed the Reedtz-Thott family.

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The moment Christian is being confirmed: https://billedbladet-prod.imgix.net...op=focalpoint&auto=format&ixlib=imgixjs-3.4.0
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongeli...e-fra-kirken-her-bliver-christian-konfirmeret

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A proud mother: https://bt.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/res...23746293-hkh-prins-christian-konfirmation.jpg
I like it that QMII made a point of including Nikolai and Felix: https://images.jifo.co/27849066_1621086019954.jpg
Let's not forget the dog: https://images.jifo.co/27849066_1621086050629.jpg
 
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The Danish people can be rightly proud of their Royal Family. They are so generous of their time to speak with the press and provide good photos for us all to cherish. I have such lovely memories of Prince Christian as a little toddler and now here he is all grown up.
 
Does Prince Christian have to select a Confirmation name like a person does before being confirmed in the Catholic faith? Or is this not a requirement in the Danish Church?
 
CyrilVladisla said:
Does Prince Christian have to select a Confirmation name like a person does before being confirmed in the Catholic faith? Or is this not a requirement in the Danish Church?
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Never heard about it in the Lutheran church, so I assume, he can just remain who he is.

The Danish royal tradition that stands out is that their names are only announced at their baptism/christening and not right after birth! Although, in Christian's case his first name wasn't hard to guess.
 
The Lutheren Church does not practice it in general, as Protestants do not ask Catholic canonized Saints for intercession.
 
Do you think Mary’s navy blue headband will make an appearance at theother childrens confirmations? Just like she wore the same white one for all childrens christenings...?
 
AnnaNotherThing said:
Do you think Mary’s navy blue headband will make an appearance at theother childrens confirmations? Just like she wore the same white one for all childrens christenings...?
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No idea. For the same money she will wear an champagne-rose headband to match with her dress and accessoires of that day.
 
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