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Yes, Chatleen, she told me that!
Regina said:For Marie Louise: nobody hear is saying that Mary and Fred don't work hard!
But this is NOT a simple interview... She is posing just to promote herself and the not danish dresses. You don't see Mathilde or Letizia doing this.
I agree with Xandra: We can say that the photos are great, the dresses are perfect, etc. but this Vogue shoot doesn' benefit in ANYTHING the kingdom of Denmark, imo.
She seems arrogant and superficial, and she is more interest in fame and glory than in work for Denmark.
somehow i dont believe that shes very personal and she was always with fredrick from the beginningRegina said:Yes, Chatleen, she told me that!
Would you say the same for to all the royals that posed for Vanity Fair?bigheadshirmp said:i would say that wearing those designer clothes and posing for a magazine seems to me that she wants to be a model rather than a crown princess ...
So, Regina is it okay for another CP to pose for a magazine? Is it okay for Mette-Marit or Maxiama to pose for a magazine as they did for a 2003 issue of Vanity Fair? See their pictures below.Regina said:I agree with bigheadshirmp:
I understand that Mary could pose, if she was a actress/dancer/singer/ soccer wife (like someone said and was very well said).
I don't care if she poses to Vogue, or Vanity Fair, or to Elle. The point is that Mary is still a begginner in this role so she should focus in learn more about Denmark and be concentrated in more important things than try to be known as "The top model princess".
Giving an example, I think she should start to learn that the maxim speed in some roads of Denmark is 90 km/h and not 140 km/h...
But of course I agree that the dresses, specially the black one is beautiful, imo!
Thank you.
Actually, there are three photos of Mary and Frederik together. There's one of them facing the camera, one of them dancing and facing the camera, and one of them dancing while he is kissing her forhead.Mandy, in those pictures they appear with their husbands, we see The Couple together. In Mary's photos we just see her and Fred once.
thanks for the pics ^___^ she looks gorgeous in those pics ^___^pdas1201 said:Some pics of Mary from the Vogue Magazine.
(from GRMB website)
She truly looks very elegant, I hope we get to see her doing engagements soon...
i agree with u...i would say the Australian magazine would have to "book" that appointment with Fred and Mary (or gets the approval with the royal house or something) long time ago b4 they can actually take the pics and stuff....and again....Mary should promote Denmark in everything she do for the press (i mean....that's basically her job)..this is kinda disappointing seeing her wearing designer clothes and posing like a model....Julia said:It seems to me that because Australian Vogue pressed for the interview right after the engagement announcement in Oct. 2003 that Fred, Mary and the royal family were, in a way, obligated to the shoot and interview. Had they said no, the Aussie press would have probably gotten very upset and not generated so much positive press on Mary prior to and after the wedding.
I read the interview on another site. While it's not thrilling journalism I cannot say that I find anything wrong with it. I think it could have been better and more focused on issues important to the Danish people but then again, Vogue sells fashion not politics...
I do think it would have been nice to have featured Mary wearing more Danish designs (a bit more promotion of the Danish fashion industry wouldn't have hurt!). That would have been a great sign of support.
For Regina: I was reacting to the fact, that someone said just that - go back and read the posts!Regina said:For Marie Louise: nobody hear is saying that Mary and Fred don't work hard!
But this is NOT a simple interview... She is posing just to promote herself and the not danish dresses. You don't see Mathilde or Letizia doing this...
The interview
by Kirstie Clements, editor Vogue Australia
www.vogue.com.au
....... “It’s important to look historically, to consider the perimeters and framework in which you’re working. It’s important to look to and talk with other members of the family about how they have created their role and how they fulfil their role. I have an opportunity to choose and to influence what my role becomes. I’m in a very fortunate situation because I can choose with my heart. I want to take my time with this.”
This is something she has clearly given a great deal of thought. “There are so many factors to consider,” she says, warming to the subject. “There are the inherited patronages, and then there are the offers that are on the table today and not least, my own wish list. It’s not easy to go quickly through all these things. It is important to look at the overall picture – tp be sure there is symmetry and meaning across all of it. I don’t want to be nothing to everyone. I need to be committed to an organization, so I can make a difference. It has to be something solid, for Denmark and for me.
“There also has to be a space, that allows me to grow as I develop and become more experienced, so that I can take on new things. I must make sure that from the beginning it’s not too full. Because once you choose, it is pretty much for life. There has to be a percentage left for future development. It is very much like starting a new job or project. And right now I’m in the strategic planning phase!
“Part of me wants it to be done right now, but it is important not to rush. I want to choose carefully, I want to investigate where I can give the benefit of my experience, and my background. Of course, I’ll cut ribbons and so on, that’s important too, but my altruistic nature wants to work for something that will really make a difference. If I have too many patronages that won’t be possible. That’s what I mean about being nothing to everyone. We all want to work on something we’re passionate about, because then you’ll do a damn good job.” ........
Thank you so much for printing this Jasl. I would love to get a copy of the real magazine!Jasl said:Just a note about this Vogue issue. I think some people here believe that what Mary did was merely pose for some pictures. This is incorrect - the main point of the article was actually to interview Mary, and I think Kristie Clements (the Vogue editor who interviewed Mary) did this very well. I hope all the critics get to own a copy, because the article is actually very nice and shows a very thoughtful, intelligent young woman who is very aware of her new role but who doesn't want to be pushed into doing things.
I say, good luck to you Mary and I'm glad you're thinking about this the right way and not overburdening yourself in this early stage of your new "career".... Hope you make the right decisions as to the charities you'll be involved with, and to do what you feel is best for you. Don't let them push you around.
Thank you Jasl. I think I might just do that.Jasl said:Easily done (well ok, maybe not that easy)... go to www.vogue.com.au and order a copy. It might take a while though, but this month's issue is definitely worth it (only costs about $15... not sure if that includes postage and handling).
I should be getting my own copy tomorrow (yaaaaayyyy!! I might get two... one for reading, and one to pass on to my grandkids in 50 years time, haha!)
Thank you Regina.Regina said:Very well said Genevieve. Perfect!
Give CP Mary som time to finde out witch funktions she woud like so support.Genevieve said:Thank you Regina.
I just saw the thread of Mary's sister-in-law (soon to be ex I guess) on a UNICEF mission in Bangladesh. Compare those pictures of Alexandra with her hair in a half ponytail and a bit askew and minimal make up with these portraits of Mary and its obvious who the hardworking daughter-in-law in the family is. I find it very difficult to see Mary in the same position as Alexandra on such children and economic missions.
This is such a tired mantra: Just give Mary time.H.M. Margrethe said:Give CP Mary som time to finde out witch funktions she woud like so support.
I know that Princesse Alexandra is very hardworking,but as i said befor give CP Mary som time to adjust her in to the funktions she is going to support for the rest of her life.