Prince Frederik and Princess Mary's Official Visit to Australia: November 19-26, 2011

[CrownPrincessJava]

Originally Posted by Madame Royale

The further west you go, the more 'english' they sound.

I certainly wouldn't describe my accent nor those of the people I'm related too, associate with or know as being 'cockney'. Not in the slightest :)

I do however get the point you're trying to make and there is, depending on a range of factors, a slight difference in diction.
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Could be worse - you could sound like a Queenslander!

[Madame Royale]

Originally Posted by Muhler

My impression is that it was covered fairly well and that there was a good deal of general interest. Am I off the mark?

The visit made news coverage every morning, midday, afternooon and evening. Also morning chatshows and article pieces in the main papers.

This visit attracted a lot of press and a good deal of interest by all accounts.

Could be worse - you could sound like a Queenslander!

.lol...cheeky

[Viv]

Originally Posted by Lady Rosie

Certainly William and The Queen
attract crowds but we don't seem to identify with them as "one
of us". I remember when M & F toured in 2005 ( i think) at the
same period as Charles, the Danes attracted far
bigger crowds..

I remember this too! The PoW went to Australia in the time
leading up to his wedding to Camilla Parker-Bowles, and he found
himself eclipsed by Frederik and Mary!
I remember that the UK Guardian newspaper did a piece on the
clash, musing over the idea of renaming the particular part of OZ New South Denmark!
IMO it was bad timing on of part of St. James' Palace, or wherever
the Pow's court is. It's should be a nobrainer that a local girl
turned princess would attract attention on her first official visit
to her native country. Apparently the British forgot to think so in
their planning!

Originally Posted by Lady Rosie

We certainly love the royal family here and it is part of our DNA. But Mary seems to make it more real for us and we are very happy for the wonderful union of M & F and family.

Thanks Lady Rosie, also to the other Australian members! It's interesting to read what the reception has actually been like in Australia. Parts of the Danish press are sometimes reporting DRF events in a rosy light - well, sometimes too rosy for my taste. I like my royal family but I never thought that they would attract crowds like William and Kate and Charles & Diana in their days.

viv

[American Dane]

Originally Posted by Madame Royale

The visit made news coverage every morning, midday, afternooon and evening. Also morning chatshows and article pieces in the main papers.

This visit attracted a lot of press and a good deal of interest by all accounts.

Plus there was actual attention paid to the Danish products and services that Mary and Frederik were supporting (besides the comments on fashion, etc.)

I'd like to say a huge thank you to my fellow Australians who kept me abreast of Frederik and Mary's events when I couldn't go myself Thanks!

[Fanvanmaxima]

Today is a private day? Or is Frederik already in Vietnam?

[Muhler]

Billed-Bladet - Video: Kronprinsparret tager afsked med Australien

According to this video diary from Billed Bladet Christian and Bella has arrived in Australia with their nanny.
In the next issue there will be a long interview with M&F. (You need not watch the video).

Thanks, Madame Royale That means there has been considerably more coverage, and more comprehensive coverage than I thought.

[CrownPrincessJava]

Princess on her way home Tasmania News - The Mercury - The Voice of Tasmania

Only part they have wrong is that Frederick isn't in Australia.

[ashelen]

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didn'tthis person gotto close to her her hand on her hair!!!wow!!!!!!

[Daria_S]

Originally Posted by dazzling

Picture gallery
Mary strålede til velgørenhedsfest for voldsramte børn | www.b.dk

Thank you so much for the pictures and the video. I love looking at images of Mary with children. She's so natural with them; there's no hint of any awkwardness. I bet she's a wonderful, and hands-on Mom to her own four little ones.

[Nordic]

Originally Posted by ashelen

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didn'tthis person gotto close to her her hand on her hair!!!wow!!!!!!

This woman positively grabbed Mary by the head...

[Madame Royale]

Mary was spied shopping today on Chapel Street, South Yarra. It's largely considered Melbourne's executive fashion and food strip with it's designer label boutiques and pricey bistro's.

Children's clothing stores and several boutiques are said to have caught the eye of Denmark's Crown Princess.

[Daria_S]

Originally Posted by ashelen

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didn'tthis person gotto close to her her hand on her hair!!!wow!!!!!!

That's positively intrusive . I guess some people will never know the meaning of 'personal space'.

[Madame Royale]

Broadmeadows is an area in Melbourne's north western suburbs that could be justly described as not neceassrily being accustomed with what many would consider to be the appropriate restraint when meeting a high profiled indavidual.

I don't state this in any way to speak poorly of the people who live there whatsoever, but it is a community that houses alot of families who work hard but make little, and would be likely to invite Mary over for a few 'snags' (sausages) and a beer.

I'm not at all surprised myself, and that kind of interaction is quite intrusive although the lady would have meant the Crown Princess no offence I'm sure. Clearly overly excited by the occasion.

[Lady Rosie]

Oh Mary is a professional. She seemed to handle herself beautifully so as not to offend. I agree Madame Royale with what you said throughout your post and also that the lady was probably showing her excitement. Not something Mary would have to deal with everyday thank fully.

[dazzling]

Originally Posted by Fanvanmaxima

Today is a private day? Or is Frederik already in Vietnam?

Mary's private visit started November 27.
Frederik's visit to Vietnam started on November 27 as well, you can find the thread on the visit here
Crown Prince Frederik's Official Visit to Vietnam; November 27th-December 1st, 2011

[Muhler]

M&F with Australian children: https://picasaweb.google.com/1008659...ronprinsparret

If you look at Frederik, you will se why he keeps his hands in his pockets.
- To prevent his arms from growing out of his sleeves.

[camelot23ca]

I've really enjoyed following along on this thread and would like to thank everyone who provided information and commentary. I think, even after all this time, and in spite of the wonderful life she seems to have in Denmark, that it must still sometimes be hard for CP Mary to be so far away from the society she grew up in. She certainly seemed thrilled to be back and I think both she and that guy who seemed to be in a lot of the photos with her looked quite touched at the warm reception they were given.

[AnnaNotherThing]

Originally Posted by ashelen

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didn'tthis person gotto close to her her hand on her hair!!!wow!!!!!!

I wish I could see the photo you are referring to but I can't

[iceflower]

A review article from hellomagazine:



** Local girl Mary's triumphant homecoming **

[ashelen]

i know she is private now but i would love to see photos!!!!